VA reimburses vets for Laser Safety Officer Certification.
Press Release Summary:
Reimbursement of fees associated with becoming Certified Laser Safety Officer or Certified Medical Laser Safety Officer has been approved for veterans' benefits by State of Florida, Department of Veterans' Affairs. Certifications are available through Board of Laser Safety and demonstrate that individuals serving in field of laser safety have agreed to adhere to high standards of safety and professional practice.
Original Press Release:
VA to Reimburse the Cost of Laser Safety Officer Certification for Veterans
Orlando, FL - The reimbursement of fees associated with becoming a Certified Laser Safety Officer (CLSO) and Certified Medical Laser Safety Officer (CMLSO) has been approved for veterans' benefits by the State of Florida, Department of Veterans' Affairs. These certifications are available through the Board of Laser Safety (BLS).
In March 2001, the VA established rules to allow the cost for certifications and licenses to qualify for VA reimbursement. Under the GI Bill, if veterans qualify, the VA will reimburse them for taking a license or certification test. Recently, the CLSO and CMLSO certification exams were added to its list of approved tests.
"This is an excellent opportunity for veterans to utilize their reimbursement benefits to gain a competitive edge in their workplace," said Barbara Sams, BLS Executive Director. "Becoming a CLSO or CMLSO validates their level of competency and enables them to achieve higher recognition as a Laser Safety Officer."
BLS certification demonstrates that individuals serving in the field of laser safety have agreed to adhere to high standards of safety and professional practice. It can play a key role in career advancement, and reentry into the work force.
Veterans who are interested in obtaining reimbursement for the CLSO and CMLSO certification programs must submit an application at www.gibill.va.gov for approval. Certain standards must be met in order to qualify.
To learn more about the VA reimbursement program, you can call 1-888-GIBILL-1 or visit www.gibill.va.gov. To learn more about the CLSO and CMLSO certification programs from the Board of Laser Safety, visit www.lasersafety.org.
About BLS
The Board of Laser Safety (BLS) is affiliated with the Laser Institute of America (LIA), a professional society dedicated to fostering lasers, laser applications and laser safety worldwide. The mission of the Board of Laser Safety is to provide a means for improvement in the practice of laser safety by providing opportunities for the education, assessment, and recognition of laser safety professionals.
