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| 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. |
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Training |
A certificate of completion from a BLS approved LSO training course |
A certificate of completion from a BLS approved MLSO training course |
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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. |
BLS-Approved Training Courses
Several organizations offer LSO or MLSO training courses that satisfy the eligibility requirement for either the CLSO or the CMLSO exam. Please note that these are not exam prep courses and BLS does not currently endorse any courses claiming to be exam prep courses. The current list of courses is below:
| Meets CLSO Eligibility Requirement | Meets CMLSO Eligibility Requirement |
|---|---|
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Kentek Laser Institute of America
Rockwell Laser Industries
University of Toronto EHS University of Alabama at Birmingham
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Laser Institute of America Reliable Laser Solutions Rockwell Laser Industries University of Toronto EHS International Academy of Cosmetic Laser Surgery |
Window of Approval
Upon approval to sit for an exam, a candidate is given a 2-year window of approval in which to take and pass the exam. The candidate may schedule a maximum of two exam attempts during this window (retake fees apply). If the candidate does not take/pass the exam during that window, the candidate must re-apply to take the exam with new application materials and new fees in order to open a new 2-year window, only after the first 2-year window has closed.
To read more about the certification exam, click here .