Laser Therapy Science + Proper Dosing

Gain a deeper understanding of the science behind laser therapy, called photobiomodulation (PBM), in this 3 hour course accredited for 3 CEs with the BOC.

Course Curriculum

Watch the LIVE presentation with hands-on lab instruction.

  • 1

    Board of Certification ID

    • Board of Certification ID
  • 2

    Overview

    • Overview
  • 3

    Basics of Photochemistry

    • Basics of Photochemistry
  • 4

    Mechanisms of Photobiomodulation

    • Mechanisms of Photobiomodulation
  • 5

    Depth of Penetration

    • Depth of Penetration
  • 6

    Dosing

    • Dosing
  • 7

    Pulsing

    • Pulsing
  • 8

    Research Review

    • Research Review
  • 9

    Contraindications

    • Contraindications
  • 10

    Lab

    • Lab
  • 11

    Quiz

    • Quiz
  • 12

    Evaluation

    • Participant Assessment and Program Evaluation
  • 13

    Content for Reference

    • Introduction to Laser Therapy eBook

    • Laser Therapy FAQs eBook

Instructors

Director of Marketing and Clinical Education

Mark Callanen, PT, DPT, OCS

Prior to joining LightForce®, Dr. Callanen treated orthopedic patients in an out-patient setting for 18 years and has been board certified as an Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) by the APTA since 2003. Dr. Callanen graduated with his transitional Doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2007 from Marymount University in Arlington, VA and earned his Master of Physical Therapy from Shenandoah University in 1999. Serving as LightForce's Director of Clinical Development since 2017, Dr. Callanen has formally presented to mixed professional audiences both nationally and internationally on the topic of laser therapy.

Key Accounts Clinical Sales Specialist

Jeffie Trammell

Jeffie has been an ATC since September 2004 and has had the opportunity to work with some amazing athletic trainers, athletes, coaches, and students at the Division I and professional level. During that time he was fortunate enough to have access to a number of different products in the athletic training room, one of which was the LightForce® Laser. Jeffie now uses his personal experiences from the athletic training room to educate other clinicians in the sports medicine space on how to implement the LightForce® Laser into their practice.