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ONLINE COURSE Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) is an emerging therapeutic modality with over 2000 published papers on topics such as joint pain, trigger point activity, decreased circulation and others. The application of LLLT has been used in the field of physical medicine for over 30 years. With the busy provider in mind, this online course contains basic Low Level Laser application information about a variety of topics such as the equipment, wavelength, indications, precautions/contraindications and general treatment protocols.
COURSE TOPICS:
 Inflammation
Neuralgia
Pain
Soft tissue injury
Tendinitis/Bursitis
Trigger points
Joint Disorders
Wounds
Course must be completed within 30 days of activation. An online quiz and evaluation form are required for CEUs.

Course Requirements:
  • Computer with internet and working speakers/sound are required for this course.
  • Course must be completed within 30 days of activation (activate course within 6 months of purchase).
  • An online multiple-choice quiz (80% passing score) and submission of an online evaluation form are required for successful completion.
  • A certificate of completion will be available to print immediately after course is successfully completed.
AOTA Classification Codes
Domain of OT: Performance Skills
OT Process: Intervention

Course Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

  • List indications and contraindications of LLLT
  • Identify protocols for general LLLT
  • Identify various classifications of LLL equipment

Joe Gallo

DSc, ATC, PT

Dr. Joe Gallo earned his BS in Physical Education and Athletic Training and his Master’s in Physical Therapy. He also holds a Doctor of Science degree in Physical Therapy. He currently serves as Director and Professor in the Salem State University Athletic Training Program. He also held faculty appointments in various physical therapy and physical therapist assistant programs in his over 20 year career as an educator. Dr. Gallo is currently a Certified Instructor for the VitalStim® Therapy Specialty Program teaching NMES for the treatment of dysphagia. He has taught over 300 continuing education workshops to rehabilitation specialists across the United States. Joe’s research on electrophysical agents has been published in the Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy, and the Chinese journal of Sportsmedicine. In addition to his teaching and research, Joe has also maintained clinical practice in a variety of settings throughout his career.

Financial Disclosures: Dr. Gallo receives an honorarium for speaking/teaching live courses through CIAO Seminars. He also receives royalties for the purchase of his recorded courses and the purchase of his Ultrasound book.
Non-Financial Disclosures: Dr. Gallo uses modalities in his clinical practice.

Contact hours pre-approved for:

  • 2.0 Hrs (.2 CEUs) OT/COTAs, PT/PTAs, Chiropractor, DCs unless otherwise noted
  • CIAO is an AOTA Approved Provider #4119 (OT/COTAs)
  • This course meets PDU requirements for NBCOT (2 PDUs)
  • As an IACET Authorized Provider, CIAO offers CEUs for its programs that qualify
  • under the ANSI/IACET Standard
  • CIAO is authorized by IACET to offer .2 CEUs for this program
  • CIAO is an Illinois Approved Provider for PT/PTA Continuing Education
  • CIAO is recognized as an Approved Provider for PT/PTAs by the NYSE Dept State Board for PT
  • This activity is provided by the Texas Board of PT Examiners Accredited Provider #2502009#TX
  • This activity meets continuing competence requirements for PT/PTA license renewal in TX
  • The assignment of Texas PT CCUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products,
  • or clinical procedures by TPTA or TBPTE
  • 2.0 Hrs PT/PTAs in AR, IL, NY, TX(APTA #2502009#TX, 2 CCUs)
  • 2.0 Hrs OT/COTAs in FL(CE Broker #20-440212)

The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.


CIAO is accredited by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET). CIAO complies with the ANSI/IACET Standard, which is recognized internationally as a standard of excellence in instructional practices. As a result of this accreditation, CIAO is accredited to issue the IACET CEU.


CIAO is recognized on the NBCOT Provider Registry (meets PDU requirements for NBCOT)


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