Physical Therapy 201: Laser Therapy

Therapeutic laser — also called light therapy, and for the Class IIIb devices low-level laser therapy (LLLT), cold laser or photobiomodulation — as a chiropractic modality: the fundamental concepts of light and the electromagnetic spectrum, the classes of light therapy from I to IV and their clinical uses, the advantages and considerations of Class IIIb lasers, the enhanced capabilities and safety measures of Class IV lasers, and real-life case studies employing both.

Steve Yeomans, DC, FACO — board-certified chiropractic orthopedist — teaches the 2-hour course. It is written for Doctors of Chiropractic who use a therapeutic laser, or are deciding whether and which class to add, and want the science, the pros and cons of each class, and case outcomes before committing.

Both are therapeutic lasers; the class describes the device's output and the safety measures it requires. Class IIIb is the low-level laser (LLLT, often called cold laser) — the course covers its nuances, advantages and considerations. Class IV is the higher-output device — the course covers its enhanced capabilities and the safety measures that come with them. The case studies use both, so you see where each earns its place.

Physical Therapy 201 is online and on-demand: you start immediately after checkout and work at your own pace. When you pass the post-course assessment your completion is recorded electronically and your certificate is issued right away. CCEDseminars is PACE Provider #34015544 and the course is co-sponsored by Texas Chiropractic College; completions are reported to CE Broker for the states served. Approved states are listed at the bottom of this page, and confirming your own board's requirements remains your responsibility.

The other two modality courses — Dr. Benedikt's Physical Therapy 202: TENS for Pain Management (1 CE, free) and Physical Therapy 203: Ultrasound (1 CE, $20) — complete the lane: all three together are 4 CE hours for $60. Dr. O'Hara's 204 Lower Extremity and 205 Lumbar Spine, Hip and Pelvis cover the regional rehabilitation these modalities support. The whole series is 8 CE hours, and the multi-course discount applies automatically when the hours add up.