Erchonia, the global leader in low-level laser healthcare applications, in cooperation with Parker College of Chiropractic in Dallas, announced in October the opening of the new Erchonia Laser Center in order to provide better facilities and laser equipment for patient care and to increase public awareness.

Not only will students have the opportunity to learn about laser technology in this new class, but as interns they will gain invaluable real-world experience as they treat patients with Erchonia’s low-level laser equipment in the new Erchonia Laser Healthcare Center.

Erchonia developed the Zerona laser, a new, non-invasive body slimming technique that has been proven to reduce a patients’ waist, hips and thighs by more than three inches.

The first Erchonia Laser Healthcare Center in the country, the state-of-the-art facility offers the latest Erchonia technology along with a clinical setting for chiropractic interns to treat patients under the direction of qualified clinicians.

Interns will experience first-hand how best to diagnose and treat patients’ ailments with Erchonia’s laser technology.

“Laser technology, more than ever before, has become indispensable for medical professionals,” said Charlie Shanks, vice president of Erchonia Medical. “The academic training and the Erchonia Laser Healthcare Center will be significant resources for chiropractic students to get acquainted with our cutting-edge laser equipment and better serve their patients in the future.”

“We want our students to have the best education possible and that includes being proficient with laser technologies,” added Dr. Ken Thomas, vice president of academics at Parker College. “The Erchonia Laser Healthcare Center and the academic class on laser technology provide the environment to explore and master this increasingly important field of study.”

Earlier this year, Erchonia closes a $500 million deal that gives Santa Barbara Medical Innovations exclusive rights to market the Zerona laser in North America.