[XLPP0] FREE Laser Physics And Parameters Of Therapy Lasers

This online course is FREE and is the first module of our Laser Safety Officer (LSO) course.

We will cover the Laser parameters and settings used in Class IIIb (low-level, <0.5W) and Class IV (High Intensity, >0.5W) therapeutic lasers.

RECOMMENDED STUDY TIME

2h for this Unit (1 Credit CE).
Students can start at any time and have 1 year to complete the course.

STUDENTS

Medical and veterinary health professionals in general (Doctors, Chiropractors, Physiotherapists, Osteopaths, Podiatrists, Nurses, Laser therapists, Veterinarians, Veterinary Nurses…).

COURSE OBJECTIVES

• Enable participants to understand the parameters used and the possible applications for therapeutic lasers.
• Enable participants to makes an informed choice when purchasing a therapeutic laser to ensure it is appropriate to their specific needs.
• Provide an overview of the major topics in laser therapy.

TOPICS DISCUSSED

• What is the difference between Class 3b and Class 4 laser devices?
• Which factors influence the depth of penetration of photons?
• Is Cold Laser Therapy (Low-Level Laser Therapy – LLLT) similar to High-Intensity Laser Therapy (HILT)?
• Why is the frequency of Pulsing and the SuperPulse is important?
• Which wavelengths are absorbed by which chromophores?
• Does power density and speed of treatment play a role in the clinical outcome?
• Why are some laser units so large and expensive to maintain, whilst others are smaller and less expensive to maintain.

HOW TO START THE COURSE

Register first and click on the first lesson below.

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