Featured CMLSO

Tell us about yourself

I am Kay Ball, PhD, RN, CNOR, CMLSO, FAAN

I have a Ph.D. in Health Related Sciences, Virginia Commonwealth University, MSA (Masters in Science of Administration) from Central Michigan University, and BSN (Bachelors in Science of Nursing) from Otterbein University, Westerville, OH

I have been a Professor of Nursing at Otterbein University since 2010. I am also a perioperative nurse educator and consultant; I work with perioperative nurses, professional organizations, healthcare facilities, industry, and legislative groups.

Tell us about yourself

My name is Terri Clarkson. I am a Registered Nurse and the CMLSO at SpaMedica in Toronto, Canada under the direction of Dr. Stephen Mulholland.

When did you start working with lasers?

I have been working with cosmetic surgical/aesthetic lasers at SpaMedica for 20 years now. We have a broad spectrum of technology covering every wavelength available for cosmetic/aesthetic applications.

How did you become the LSO?

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John E. Hoopman, CMLSO – I am currently the Laser Safety Officer at The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Dallas.  I received my Associate of Applied Science Degree in 1998 in Lasers and Geometrical Optics.  I have been at UT Southwestern since graduation. I participated as a contributor on the first medical laser safety officer certification exam and was one of the original eight individuals to become a CMLSO.

How did you become LSO?

John Sakaris is the featured CMLSO in our Volume 10, issue 3 of our quarterly newsletter. Read more about him in his own words below...

Tell us about yourself

 John C. Sakaris RN CNOR CMLSO - I am currently the Laser Coordinator for Perioperative Services at MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas. I received my Associate of Applied Science Degree in 1967 and my Associate Degree in Nursing in 1976. I have been a CNOR for 25 plus years, and CMLSO since 2008.

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I am Chris Dissinger, CBET, CMLSO. I started as a Biomedical Technician in the US Army back in 1980. I received my AAS Biomedical degree from Regis University (formerly Regis College) in 1986, and became a Certified Biomedical Technician (CBET) in 1994.