Low-Level Laser Therapy

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CE Course Description

Low-Level Laser Therapy is a treatment that involves the usage of light applied to the body to treat various ailments or diseases. While High Level Lasers are used in procedures to cut or cauterize tissues and are often utilized in surgical procedures, Low-Level Lasers are devices that produce no heat and usually no visible light that create no heat and are used to treat the surface of the skin or below the skin depending on the power used. Low-Level Laser Therapy can be used for treating many diseases and disorders, including treatment of depression, tuberculosis, healing of wounds, and pain management related to ailments such as arthritis, wounds, TMJ, and musculoskeletal disorders. LLLT needs much more study to pinpoint accurate dosimetry due to the many settings to consider, however guidelines and suggested parameters are available. This course will provide information about how LLLT works, how it affects the body intracellularly and the benefits thereof, the precautions that should be taken by practitioner and patient, and will explore many instances that LLLT has been shown to be effective in treatment scenarios. 

CE Course Objectives

1. Identify treatment indicators for use of Low-Level Laser Therapy, and the efficacy of the treatment for each.
2. Explore how LLLT works, and ways the functions and intracellular changes can be utilized to treat the patient.
3. Identify and list appropriate treatment parameters
4. Define contraindications, precautions & risks toward use of Low-Level Laser Therapy.

CE Course Syllabus

Low-Level Laser Therapy-->Applications for Laser Therapy	1.25 Contact Hours
Low-Level Laser Therapy and Pain Relief-->Low-Level Laser Therapy Equipment and the Use Thereof	1.25 Contact Hours
Summary-->Conclusion	0.50 Contact Hours

Total = 3 Contact Hours

Instructional level: Intermediate

Course Date: 2020-05-14

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