ONLINE CLASS IV LASER THERAPY SAFETY COURSE FOR CHIROPRACTORS
This course is a laser safety course for Chiropractors and other qualified staff responsible for the safe use of a laser in their practice. This training offers a comprehensive knowledge of Class IV (also covers Class IIIb) therapeutic laser apparatus for the management of acute and chronic pain, neurology injuries, and rehabilitation post-musculoskeletal injury. It includes basic laser physics, the comprehension of laser therapy settings and parameters, details of specific laser hazards, how to prevent them, and common laser safety protocols to implement in chiropractic practice.
Laser Licence For Chiropractors In Australia
This course is useful for laser license, compliance, regulatory, and insurance purposes.
Queensland, Tasmania, and Western Australia require a laser license to use a Class IV laser.
As a result, a laser safety course is one of the requirements to apply for a laser license.
ACT, NT, NSW, VIC, and SA do not require a laser license to use a Class 4 laser, however, it is recommended to access a laser safety course for insurance purposes.
This course is based on the Australian & New Zealand standards and laser safety regulations. It can be used to apply for laser license in QLD, TAS, WA
Recommended Study Time
Half a day is usually sufficient to complete this laser therapy safety course. However, students have up to 1 year to complete the course.
The online course is rewarded with 2 credits in continuous education
Students are welcome to start at any time.
Students
As mentioned above, typical students are chiropractors and Chiropractors assistants wishing to implement a Class 4 laser therapy service in their chiropractic clinic or educate their new staff on laser therapy safety. However, practice managers, massage therapists, laser therapists, and other professionals working in this industry are also welcome to take this course.
Instructor | Laser Safety Course For Chiropractors
Dr Laurence Oner, BSc, DVM, CCRP
Clinical Educator Medical Laser
Objectives | Laser Safety Course For Chiropractors
- Acquire a good understanding of laser physics, laser devices, and their settings: CW, pulsing, SuperPulse, Wavelengths, Power.
- Learn to assess the possible hazards of lasers depending on their classification and their applications.
- Gain knowledge of laser systems and how to protect people involved in a laser procedure and minimize exposure from laser radiation and other hazards.
- Review examples of safety protocols and learn LSO responsibilities.
How To Start The Course
FREE registration with a Voucher code from your association or company.
