Exam Eligibility Requirements

CLSO Exam Eligibility Requirements

CMLSO Exam Eligibility Requirements

Experience

One (1) Year Experience performing the responsibilities of an LSO as outlined in ANSI Z136.1

One (1) Year Experience performing the responsibilities of an MLSO as outlined in ANSI Z136.3

Education

• 4-year degree from an accredited institution

OR

• 2-year AS degree

OR

• High school diploma and substantial experience in laser safety

• 4-year degree from an accredited institution

OR

• Be a licensed medical professional

OR

• 2-year AS degree or high school diploma and substantial experience in laser safety.

Training

A certificate of completion from a BLS approved LSO training course

A certificate of completion from a BLS approved MLSO training course

References

Two (2) professional reference questionnaires or letters of recommendation from the applicant’s supervisor and/or other knowledgeable person(s) stating that the applicant has performed specific responsibilities of the LSO. These should be emailed directly from the reference to BLS. 

Two (2) professional reference questionnaires or letters of recommendation from the applicant’s supervisor and/or other knowledgeable person(s) stating that the applicant has performed specific responsibilities of the MLSO. These should be emailed directly from the reference to BLS. 

Meets CLSO Eligibility Requirement

Meets CMLSO Eligibility Requirement

Kentek – Comprehensive Laser Safety Officer

Laser Institute of America – Laser Safety Officer with Hazard Analysis

Rockwell Laser Industries – Principles of Lasers & Laser Safety Officer Course (L-250)

University of Toronto EHS – Laser Safety Officer Training

Laser Institute of America – Medical Laser Safety Officer

Laser Institute of America – Medical Laser Safety Officer Online

Reliable Laser Solutions – Certified Medical Laser Safety Officer (MLSO) Training

Rockwell Laser Industries – Medical Laser Safety Officer (M-135)

University of Toronto EHS – Laser Safety Officer Training