Certification: Certified Laser Safety Officer (CLSO)

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The CLSO exam is primarily based upon the ANSI Z136 Series of Laser Safety Standards. The parent document, ANSI Z136.1-2007 Safe Use of Lasers has been recently revised. This standard is the primary source of information for the CLSO exam.
More information about this certification

More than two years of education or training after high school required?
Yes
More than two years of work experience required?
Yes
Oral or Written Exam Required?
Yes
Renewal Required?
Every 3 Year(s)
Renew through Continuing Educational Units(CEU)?
Yes
Renew through Re-Examination?
No
Renew through Continuing Professional Development(CPD)?
Yes
Does applicant have choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)?
Yes

Specialty

The certification corresponds to a specialty within a recognized occupation. For example, Oncology Nurse and Pediatric Nurse are specialties within the nursing field, so Certified Oncology Nurse and Certified Pediatric Nurse would be classified as specialty certifications.