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Intended Audience
Clinicians investigating the use and/or the purchase of lasers or other light based energy technology; scientists and/or researchers investigating the application of lasers or light energy technology in health care; industry representatives (e.g., product development staff, marketing specialists, and sales staff) interested in pursuing a career in the laser or light based energy technology enterprise.

Learning Objectives
Participants will be introduced to the:

1. Physical properties of light and their applications in light based medicine.
2. Concepts and methods of measuring light energy.
3. Basic operating principles of a laser and other medical light emitting devices.
4. Role of chromophores in laser applications.
5. Principles of light-tissue interactions.
6. Importance of and the best practices of basic laser safety.
7. Importance of additional education prior to operating a laser.