Laser 220

Course overview

Hour 1: *Define the Basics of light: Properties of light, electromagnetic spectrum, visible light wavelengths. *Describe Laser principles: Stimulated emission, different types of lasers, laser safety standards. *Review the Tissue interaction with light: Absorption, scattering, penetration depth, photothermal and photochemical effects. *Define Laser safety protocols and equipment. *Discuss Potential risks and adverse effects of laser therapy. *Describe Informed consent and patient education. *Describe Regulatory requirements for laser therapy. *Determine Ethical considerations for laser therapy. Hour 2: *Clinically use a laser for conditions such as chronic pain and discuss the wavelength, time and other factors. *Clinically use a laser for various conditions seen by Chiropractic Doctors, with specifics to the wavelength, time and other factors. *Review clinical studies demonstrating the use of a laser for various conditions seen by Chiropractic Doctors. *Discuss protocols as discovered in the latest research for successful outcome cases of various conditions seen by Chiropractic Doctors. *Discuss clinical cases with aspects of pain management in acute pain. Hour 3: *Review other potential applications for conditions Chiropractic Doctors may encounter. *Give examples of successful laser therapy protocols based on various conditions seen by Chiropractic Doctors. *Discuss clinical studies for the use of laser in various conditions seen by Chiropractic Doctors. *Identify clinical studies that provide empirical support for the user of laser therapy. *Clinical use of lasers in personal injury cases, efficacy, standard of care and application.