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Digital Seminar

Red, Blue & Near-Infrared Light Therapy for Skin Health and Dermatologic Conditions

A Clinical Training for Healthcare Providers

Speaker:
Genevieve Newton, DC, PhD
Duration:
4 Hours 18 Minutes
Format:
Audio and Video
Copyright:
Dec 01, 2025
Product Code:
POS078971
Media Type:
Digital Seminar

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Description

Your patients are asking about red light therapy. For acne. For aging. For rosacea, eczema, wound healing.

And if you're being honest, you're not sure what to tell them. Not because the science isn't there—but because no one's ever translated it into something clinically useful.

That's what this course does.

We've combed through the research on red, blue, and near-infrared LED light therapy—decades of it—and distilled it into a clear, evidence-based training built specifically for healthcare providers. You'll learn the mechanisms that matter (cellular energy, collagen synthesis, inflammation modulation), which wavelengths actually do what, and how to match protocols to real conditions: acne, photoaging, eczema, psoriasis, melasma, rosacea, wound healing, and more.

You'll also get practical guidance on navigating the device landscape, setting realistic expectations with patients, and knowing when light therapy fits—and when it doesn't.

Whether you want to bring LED therapy into your clinical practice, recommend it as an adjunct, or simply stop fumbling when patients ask, this training gives you the foundation to speak with confidence.

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Planning Committee Disclosure - No relevant relationships

All members of the PESI, Inc. planning committee have provided disclosures of financial relationships with ineligible organizations and any relevant non-financial relationships prior to planning content for this activity. None of the committee members had relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies or other potentially biasing relationships to disclose to learners.  For speaker disclosures, please see the faculty biography.



* Credit Note - **

NOTE: Tuition includes one free CE Certificate (participant will be able to print the certificate of completion after passing the online post-test (80% passing score) and completing the evaluation). Instructional methods will include PowerPoint, didactic lecture, and others.

Continuing Education Information:  Listed below are the continuing education credit(s) currently available for this non-interactive self-study package. Program content is reviewed periodically per accrediting board rules for currency and appropriateness for credit. Credit approvals are subject to change. Please note, your state licensing board dictates whether self-study is an acceptable form of continuing education, as well as which credit types are acceptable for continuing education hours. Please refer to your state rules and regulations. If your profession is not listed, please contact your licensing board to determine your continuing education requirements and check for reciprocal approval. 
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Materials that are included in this course may include interventions and modalities that are beyond the authorized practice of your profession.  As a licensed professional, you are responsible for reviewing the scope of practice, including activities that are defined in law as beyond the boundaries of practice in accordance with and in compliance with your profession's standards.  

For Planning Committee disclosures, please see the statement above.  For speaker disclosures, please see the faculty biography.


* Credit Note - ---

Earn up to 4.25 CE hours. Please see below, for more details, as credit amounts vary by state and profession. 


Nurses - Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, and Clinical Nurse Specialists

This self-study activity consists of 4.25 clock hours of continuing education instruction. Credit requirements and approvals vary per state board regulations. Please save the course outline, the certificate of completion you receive from this self-study activity and contact your state board or organization to determine specific filing requirements.


Nurses - California Nurses

PESI, Inc. is a provider approved by the California Board of  Registered Nursing, Provider #: 17118 for 4.0 self-study contact hours. 

** You will need to provide your license number to PESI. PESI must have this number on file in order for your hours to be valid.


Nurses - Florida Nurses

PESI, Inc. is an approved provider by the Florida Board of  Nursing. Provider #: FBN2858. These materials qualify for 4.0 self-study contact hours.

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Other Professions

This self-study activity qualifies for 4.25 continuing education clock hours as required by many national, state and local licensing boards and professional organizations. Save your activity advertisement and certificate of completion, and contact your own board or organization for specific requirements.



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Genevieve Newton, DC, PhD, spent close to 20 years as a researcher and educator in the field of nutritional sciences before joining Fringe as its scientific director. Dr. Newton holds a Bachelor of Science from Laurentian University, a Doctor of Chiropractic from the National University of Health Sciences, a Master of Science and a PhD from the University of Guelph, in nutritional sciences. Gen’s job is to “bring the science” that supports Fringe’s educational course. She is a deep believer in healing body, mind and spirit using the gifts of the natural world.

 

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Dr. Genevieve Newton has an employment with FRINGE. She receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc.
Non-financial: Dr. Genevieve Newton has no relevant non-financial relationships.


Additional Info

Access for Self-Study (Non-Interactive)

Access never expires for this product.


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Objectives

  1. Explain the physiological mechanisms of Light Therapy at the cellular leveland their relevance to skin health.
  2. Describe the core principles of dermatologic Light Therapy(clinical and at-home), including wavelength, intensity, and dosage.
  3. Demonstrate appropriate application of LED Light Therapy devicesfor supporting skin health in a range of contexts.
  4. Critically evaluate the clinical evidencefor dermatologic light therapy and justify treatment parameters based on recent scientific research.
  5. Apply Light Therapy protocols for common skin conditions(e.g., aging, acne, psoriasis, eczema, rosacea, melasma, vitiligo, herpes labialis, radiodermatitis).
  6. Identify and implement safety precautionsto ensure responsible and ethical use of Light Therapy in dermatology.
  7. Compare the role of Light Therapy as a stand-alone treatment versus an adjunctto conventional dermatologic and cosmetic procedures.
  8. Develop and monitor individualized skin health plansthat integrate Light Therapy, including outcome tracking and ethical documentation in clinical practice.

Outline

HOURLY BREAKDOWN

Hour One 

Module 1: Foundations of Light Therapy in Dermatology

  • Why skin health matters
  • History and evolution of Light Therapy in skincare
  • The science and physics of light
  • How light affects the skin
  • The “Sun Paradox”

Module 2: LED Light Therapy Treatment Basics

  • Light wavelengths, including red, blue and near infrared
  • Light intensity & treatment time
  • Treatment interval and frequency
  • LED Light Therapy device types
  • How to choose a Light Therapy device
  • Summaries of Light Therapy dosing and device application

Hour Two & Three

Module 3: Clinical Applications & Evidence-Based Protocols

  • Understanding research evidence
  • Light Therapy in skin rejuvenation and pro-aging
  • Light Therapy in blemish control
  • Light Therapy in psoriasis
  • Light Therapy in melasma
  • Light Therapy in eczema
  • Light Therapy in rosacea
  • Light Therapy in vitiligo
  • Light Therapy in wound healing
  • Light Therapy in scarring
  • Light Therapy in herpes labialis
  • Light Therapy in radiodermatitis
  • Recommended Light Therapy protocols

Module 4: Skin Light Therapy Safety & Precautions

  • Documented contraindications for Light Therapy
  • Common sense precautions for Light Therapy
  • Light Therapy and skin tone, tattoos, and hair
  • Eye safety recommendations
  • Red and blue Light Therapy and eye health
  • Light Therapy precautions for age and pregnancy
  • Light Therapy devices and EMF, flicker, and pulsing
  • Light Therapy and skin cancer
  • Light Therapy and thyroid health
  • Blue light and the skin microbiome

Hour Four

Module 5: Conventional vs Light-Based Therapies

  • The anti-aging industry
  • Botox, dermal fillers, chemical peels, laser peels, and dermabrasion
  • Invasiveness and risk of conventional anti-aging therapies
  • Economic comparison of conventional vs light-based therapies
  • Value and accessibility of conventional vs light-based therapies
  • Integrating Light Therapy with conventional anti-aging therapies

Module 6: Clinical Integration & Outcome Tracking

  • The role of Light Therapy in a skin health plan
  • Using Light Therapy to maximize clinical benefits
  • General timing guidelines for when to use Light Therapy
  • When to use caution with Light Therapy in clinical practice
  • Counselling tips for Light Therapy
  • Tracking and documenting Light Therapy outcomes
  • Tools and technologies to support Light Therapy in clinical practice
  • Before and after photography protocols
  • Legal and ethical considerations with Light Therapy

Target Audience

  • Registered Nurses
  • Nurse Practitioners
  • Physicians Assistants

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