Low Level Laser Therapy

PRE-RECORDED EVENT (Self-Study)
This course will provide the participant with an overview of the use of laser in rehabilitation. The presentation will discuss the characteristics of laser energy with an emphasis on the manipulation of treatment parameters associated with dosing therapeutic laser. A research based perspective on dosing laser to treat soft tissue injuries, trigger points, and neuralgia will be discussed. The physiologic effects, indications and contraindications to Laser Therapy will be reviewed. Upon completion of this seminar the participant will be able to appropriately choose the power (mW), wavelength (nm), pulse frequency (Hz), energy density (J/cm2), and treatment duration (min) to deliver therapeutic laser in clinical practice.
Course must be completed within 30 days of activation. An online quiz and evaluation form are required for CEUs.

AOTA Classification Codes
Domain of OT: Areas of Occupation

Course Objectives

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

Course Instructor(s)


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.

Course Agenda

Contact hours pre-approved for:

  • 1.0 Hour
  • CIAO is an AOTA Approved Provider #4119(OT/COTAs)
  • This course meets PDU requirements for NBCOT (1 PDU)
  • As an IACET Accredited Provider, CIAO offers CEUs for its programs that qualify under the ANSI/IACET Standard
  • CIAO is authorized by IACET to offer 0.1 CEUs for this course
  • 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 Prov #2202009#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
  • Approved for:
  • 1.0 Hour PT/PTAs in AR, NY, TX(1 CCU)
  • 1.0 Hour OT/COTAs in FL (CE Broker #20-435841)

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


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


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.