CE 2026 ASLMS 45th Annual Conference Recordings - Nursing / Allied Health
The course was recorded on May 9, 2026, at the ASLMS Annual Conference.
Course Description: This session is available for CE credit only and is aimed towards nurses, with the goal of integrating the newest laser technology and treatment parameters to optimize patient outcomes.
COURSE DIRECTORS: Barbara J. Humphreys, RN, BN; Rebecca L. Sprague, RN, NP-C
FACULTY PANELISTS: John E. Hoopman, CMLSO – Medical Laser Specialist, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX; E. Victor Ross, MD – Director of Laser and Cosmetic Dermatology, Scripps Clinic; Patti A. Owens, BSN, MHA, RN, CMLSO, CNOR, FAORN – Consultant, Aesthetic Med/ Laser Med Consulting International LLC; Jessica Kaylor, MMS, PA-C, IFMCP; Tracey L. Mancuso, BSc-HS, CMLSO – Practitioner Educator Consultant, Derma Room; Jill S. Waibel, MD – Owner, Miami Dermatology & Laser Institute, Owner, Miami Dermatology and Laser Research, Miami, FL; Molly Wanner, MD, MBA – Massachusetts General Hospital
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
At the end of the activity, learners should be able to:
- Identify safety equipment and its uses
- Identify and use the LSO in clinical practice
- Identify and utilize ANSI standards in clinical practice
TARGET AUDIENCE:
This activity is intended for an audience of physicians and other healthcare professionals interested in the use of lasers, light, energy-based devices, and related technologies across various specialties.
PRESENTATIONS:
Safety Through Understanding Settings and Their Adjustments | John E. Hoopman, CMLSO – Medical Laser Specialist, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX
Law and Order- Navigating Through the Treacherous Waters of Malpractice | E. Victor Ross, MD – Director of Laser and Cosmetic Dermatology, Scripps Clinic
The Compliance Blueprint for Medical Laser Safety Programs | Patti A. Owens, BSN, MHA, RN, CMLSO, CNOR, FAORN – Consultant, AestheticMed/ LaserMed Consulting International LLC
Integrative Approach to Acne | Jessica Kaylor, MMS, PA-C, IFMCP
Skin Typing for Safe and Efficacious Outcomes | Tracey L. Mancuso, BSc-HS, CMLSO – Practitioner Educator Consultant, DermaRoom
Laser Complications and How to Treat | Jill S. Waibel, MD – Owner, Miami Dermatology & Laser Institute, Owner, Miami Dermatology and Laser Research, Miami, FL
Laser Treatment of Scars | Jill S. Waibel, MD – Owner, Miami Dermatology & Laser Institute, Owner, Miami Dermatology and Laser Research, Miami Dermatology & Laser Institute, Miami, FL
Making the Most of Your Settings | Molly Wanner, MD, MBA – Massachusetts General Hospital
DISCLOSURES:
The American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery (ASLMS) adheres to the policies and guidelines, including the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited CE, set forth to providers by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), stating those activities where continuing education credits are awarded must be balanced, independent, objective, and scientifically rigorous. All persons in a position to control the content of an accredited continuing education program provided by ASLMS are required to disclose all financial relationships with any ineligible company within the past 24 months. All financial relationships reported are identified as relevant and mitigated by ASLMS in accordance with the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited CE in advance of delivery of the activity to learners. The content of this activity was vetted by ASLMS to assure objectivity and that the activity is free of commercial bias. All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated by ASLMS.
All planners and faculty for this educational activity, except for those listed below, have no financial relationship(s) to disclose with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.
- John E. Hoopman, CMLSO discloses the following financial relationships Sciton, Inc: Stock Options Holder
- E. Victor Ross, MD discloses the following financial relationships: Acclaro: Contracted Research (Principal Investigators must provide information, even if received by the institution), Stock Options Holder; Agnes Medical: Consulting Fees (e.g., advisory boards), Honoraria; BellaMia: Stock Options Holder; Cutera: Consulting Fees (e.g., advisory boards), Honoraria; Lumenis: Consulting Fees (e.g., advisory boards), Honoraria; Lutronic: Consulting Fees (e.g., advisory boards), Contracted Research (Principal Investigators must provide information, even if received by the institution), Honoraria
- Jessica Kaylor, MMS, PA-C, IFMCP, discloses the following financial relationships: AvAloution: Consulting Fees (e.g., advisory boards)
- Tracey L. Mancuso, BSc-HS, CMLSO discloses the following financial relationships: Xcite Tech: Consulting Fees (e.g., advisory boards)
- Jill S Waibel, MD, discloses the following financial relationships: Allergan: Contracted Research (Principal Investigators must provide information, even if received by the institution); Amgen: Contracted Research (Principal Investigators must provide information, even if received by the institution); ArgenX: Contracted Research (Principal Investigators must provide information, even if received by the institution); BellaMia: Consulting Fees (e.g., advisory boards); Bristol Meyers Squibb: Contracted Research (Principal Investigators must provide information, even if received by the institution); Candela: Consulting Fees (e.g., advisory boards); Cytrellis Biosystems: Consulting Fees (e.g., advisory boards), Contracted Research (Principal Investigators must provide information, even if received by the institution); Eli Lilly: Contracted Research (Principal Investigators must provide information, even if received by the institution), Speakers' Bureau; Galderma: Consulting Fees (e.g., advisory boards), Contracted Research (Principal Investigators must provide information, even if received by the institution); Janssen/JNJ: Contracted Research (Principal Investigators must provide information, even if received by the institution); Lumenis: Consulting Fees (e.g., advisory boards), Speakers' Bureau; Neurostar: Contracted Research (Principal Investigators must provide information, even if received by the institution); P & G: Consulting Fees (e.g., advisory boards); Pfizer: Contracted Research (Principal Investigators must provide information, even if received by the institution); RegenX: Consulting Fees (e.g., advisory boards); Sanofi: Contracted Research (Principal Investigators must provide information, even if received by the institution); Shanghi Biopharma, PWB: Contracted Research (Principal Investigators must provide information, even if received by the institution); Skinceuticals: Consulting Fees (e.g., advisory boards), Contracted Research (Principal Investigators must provide information, even if received by the institution); VA Merit Grant: Contracted Research (Principal Investigators must provide information, even if received by the institution), Grant - clinical trial for Amputated Veterans
- Molly Wanner, MD, MBA discloses the following financial relationships: Akeyna: Owner/Co-Owner Founder/Co-Founder, Royalty/Patent Beneficiary, Stock Shareholder (Individual stocks; diversified mutual funds do not need to be disclosed); Bausch Health: Grant; Clarity Cosmetics: Stock Options Holder, Stock Shareholder (Individual stocks; diversified mutual funds do not need to be disclosed); EllaOla: Consulting Fees (e.g., advisory boards), Stock Options Holder; MGH: Royalty/Patent Beneficiary; MK2002 LLC: Owner/Co-Owner Founder/Co-Founder, Stock Shareholder (Individual stocks; diversified mutual funds do not need to be disclosed); Sorette: Consulting Fees (e.g., advisory boards), Stock Options Holder
ASLMS staff planners and reviewers have no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
Credit Designation Statement:
Nursing Credits:
This enduring material is eligible for 4.4 CE credits if you are a Registered Nurse. These credits are provided with co-sponsorship with the Laser Training Institute division of Professional Medical Education Association.
Instructions for Learners to Receive Credit:
To receive a Certificate of Credit or a Certificate of Participation for this On-Demand (2026) course, registered attendees must submit a completed electronic CE evaluation by the course expiration date (11/30/26).
This course should take approximately 4.0 hours to complete.
REFUND/CANCELLATION POLICY:
For questions related to claiming CME or CE credits, please contact education1@aslms.org or call (715) 845-9283.
- Refund requests will only be considered if made within 14 days of purchase.
- Refunds will only be considered if you have not yet started the course (no content viewed).
- Refunds are not available for missed live activities.
- Contact information@aslms.org to request a refund.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
For questions related to claiming CME or CE credits, please contact education1@aslms.org or call (715) 845-9283.
DISCLAIMER:
Participants have an implied responsibility to use the newly acquired information to enhance patient outcomes and their own professional development. The information presented in this activity is not meant to serve as a guideline for patient management. Any procedures, medications, or other courses of diagnosis or treatment discussed in this activity should not be used by clinicians without evaluation of patient conditions and possible contraindications on dangers in use, review of any applicable manufacturer’s product information, and comparison with recommendations of other authorities.
DISCLOSURE OF OFF-LABEL USE:
This educational activity may contain discussion of published and/or investigational uses of agents that are not indicated by the FDA. The American Society for Laser Medicine & Surgery does not recommend the use of any agent outside of the labeled indications.
The opinions expressed in this educational activity are those of the faculty and do not necessarily represent the views of any organization associated with this activity. Please refer to the official prescribing information for each product for discussion of approved indications, contraindications and warnings.
John Hoopman, CMLSO
Laser Specialist
UT Southwestern Medical Ctr
John began his clinical experience at The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas in 1998. He is now the administrator of the UT program (now some 300+ lasers strong) including the disciplines of medical/surgical specialties including Cardio-Thoracic, Dermatology, Plastic Surgery, Ophthalmology, Obstetrics/Gynecology, Oral Surgery, Orthopedics, Otorhinolaryngology, Urology, General and Neurologic Surgery. With his academic and developmental involvement in light medicine John has a unique ability to gauge and review most of the new and emerging light and noninvasive technologies being brought to bear in today’s ever changing surgical/clinical world. He has had the honor and pleasure to be involved with revolutionary new laser and light applications in the past few years that significantly affected both the quality and duration of patient’s lives.
E. Victor Ross, MD
E. Victor Ross, M.D., CAPT MC, USN (ret) attended Mississippi State University where he graduated summa cum laude with a B.S. in physics. He obtained his medical degree from the Tulane University School of Medicine where he was a junior year inductee into Alpha Omega Alpha. Following internship, Dr. Ross went to Sasebo, Japan as a General Medical Officer. In 1992, he completed a three-year dermatology residency at the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda. In 1994, he was the first Navy-sponsored fellow in photomedicine and lasers at the Massachusetts General Hospital. While there, he conducted basic research experiments and human clinical trials in photodynamic therapy and novel laser applications in dermatology. He was honored as the 2001 Navy Recipient of the Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff Award for excellence in Military Medicine.
Dr. Ross is presently the director of the Laser and Cosmetic Dermatology Center at Scripps Clinic in San Diego. He also served on the boards of the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery (president in 2008), the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, and the American Society for Cosmetic Dermatology and Aesthetic Surgery. His special interests are fractional laser skin rejuvenation, photodynamic therapy, non-ablative skin remodeling, laser management of scars, laser treatment of acne, and laser hair reduction in dark skinned patients. He is the author of over 100 articles and nine book chapters. Presently, Dr. Ross is investigating novel approaches in pigment quantification as well as conducting comparative trials of picosecond laser sources, novel RF technologies in skin rejuvenation, photon recycling, and laser assisted acne treatments.
Patti Owens, BSN, MHA, RN, CMLSO, CNOR
Consultant
AestheticMed Consulting International LLC
Patti Owens provides consultation services in the areas of medical safety programs along with medical compliance services. She has been an active member of AORN for 29 years, and presently, Patti is serving as the President of the eChapter for the 2023 – 2024 term. In addition, Patti is the AORN representative on the ANSI SSC-3 “Safe Use of Lasers in Health Care.” She was also selected as a Subject Matter Expert for the 2021 new AORN “Guideline for Laser Safety.” In addition, Patti is the recipient of the 2020 AORN Outstanding Achievement in Perioperative Clinical Nursing Practice award.
She has been the Nursing/Allied Health Chairperson of ASLMS and, in 1999 and 2014, received the Nurse Excellence Award. She served three years as the ASLMS Nursing-Allied Health Representative to the Board and was the Laser Safety Officer for 2019-2022. Patti is a national consultant for various laser companies and professional organizations, including an appointment as the principal medical and aesthetic instructor for Rockwell Laser Industries. Patti is an active member of the ANSI Z136.3 committee, where she has been appointed as the acting Secretary. She also serves as a member of the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) TC 76 WG4 and WG12.
Patti Owens works with a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon and has acted as a perioperative nurse, aesthetic practitioner, Compliance Officer and Administrative Assistant in Rancho Mirage, CA. Patti’s previous employer for 11 years was with a Dermatologist in Olympia, WA. She acted as the Aesthetic Laser Manager, LSO, and laser practitioner. Patti’s past employment also includes 15 years as the Laser Manager at Providence St. Peter Hospital in Olympia, WA. Her responsibilities included program development and supervision of 13 laser systems, implementation of the laser perioperative role, development of an aesthetic laser in-house and mobile program, and enforcement of safety policies as the facility’s acting LSO.
Jessica Kaylor, MMS, PA-C, IFMCP
Jessica H. Kaylor MMS, PA-C, IFMCP, owner/Founder of The Functional Derm LLC, has 16 years clinical experience in medical and aesthetic dermatology. Reaching for better answers to patient questions like "why do I have this?" or "will I need to take these medications and have this problem for life?" urged Jessica to certify as a practitioner with the Institute for Functional Medicine. As an acne and aesthetic specialist, Jessica looks forward to sharing her perspective and experience on hybridizing traditional dermatology treatments with root cause, gut health, and whole patient health wellness.
Tracey Mancuso, BSc-HS, CMLSO
Practitioner Educator Consultant
With over 30 years of experience in the aesthetics industry, I have built a dynamic career that spans clinical practice, business leadership, and global education. From owning and managing my own practice to serving as an Advanced Treatment Therapist and Clinical Director in renowned plastic surgery and dermatology clinics, my expertise reflects a deep commitment to excellence in patient care and clinical innovation.
Currently, I practice actively while preparing to open a new clinic in the Ottawa region, blending hands-on patient care with strategic leadership. I also work closely with leading medical device manufacturers and distributors to develop world-class training programs that set new standards in the aesthetic field. My passion for education is reinforced by my certification with the Canadian Board of Educators and a wealth of experience training and mentoring professionals worldwide. I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Human Science (Biology) and a certification in aesthetics, along with numerous other licenses and credentials. Driven by a deep thirst for knowledge, I continually update my skills through advanced training and workshops, ensuring I stay at the forefront of innovations in the aesthetic field.
Throughout my career, I have been deeply involved in research and development, collaborating with R&D teams to pioneer and optimize cutting-edge aesthetic devices. I have managed numerous clinical research projects, driving advancements in energy-based medicine.
As a Certified Medical Laser Safety Officer (BLS), I am a recognized authority in laser and energy-based technologies. I lecture internationally, sharing my expertise to elevate safety standards and treatment outcomes across the globe.
My greatest passion lies in empowering others—whether through helping patients achieve their aesthetic goals, advancing the skills of my peers, nurturing the growth of emerging professionals, or championing the leadership of women in the aesthetics industry.
Jill S. Waibel, MD
Jill S. Waibel, MD, practices as a board-certified dermatologist specializing in general dermatology, cutaneous laser surgery, and cosmetic dermatology for adults and children. She is in private practice in Miami, Florida, and Coral Gables, Florida. She is currently the medical director and owner of the Miami Dermatology and Laser Institute in Miami. Dr. Waibel is the subsection chief of Dermatology at Baptist Hospital. In addition, Dr. Waibel serves as a Clinical Voluntary Assistant Professor at the University of Miami. She is a world-recognized leader in dermatologic laser surgery and lectures worldwide to train other physicians. In her practice, she has over 40 laser devices and treats a wide variety of cutaneous diseases. Dr. Waibel is active in basic science clinical trials at the University of Miami and has a clinical trials division at Miami Dermatology and Research. One of Dr. Waibel’s primary passions is the treatment of scars by applying today’s latest cutaneous laser technologies. She has successfully developed industry-leading procedures and techniques with lasers, received numerous awards for her contributions to medicine, and published numerous peer-reviewed journal articles and several textbook chapters. She was named “Person of the Week” on ABC World News Tonight in 2015 and was recently granted a Cutting Edge Research Grant by the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery. She has received numerous awards for her contributions to medicine, including an award given by Surgeon General Koop. The 2016 JDD Humanitarian Award has been given to Dr. Waibel for her innovative work in using lasers to treat patients with traumatic burn injuries. Dr. Waibel lectures, collaborates, and trains military physicians to help the wounded warriors. Dr. Waibel makes her home in Coral Gables with her husband and four children.
Molly Wanner, MD, MBA
Molly Wanner, M.D., M.B.A., is a board-certified dermatologist who specializes in laser and cosmetic dermatology at Massachusetts General Hospital and is an assistant professor in dermatology at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Wanner conducts clinical and basic science research in the areas of cosmetic and laser dermatology. Her research interested include topical cosmetic products and laser and cosmetic devices.
Dr. Wanner has authored numerous scientific publications and is frequently used as a clinical expert source. Dr. Wanner is a board member of the American Society of Laser Medicine and Surgery. Dr. Wanner also contributes to popular consumer media.
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