Description
This course refreshes and refines the learner’s understanding of lymphedema and lymphedema treatment. It opens with a review of the lymphatic system; lymphedema’s etiology, characteristics, and patient presentations; how to diagnose, identify, stage and classify lymphedema; and lymphedema evaluation. It then turns to treatment, taking a detailed look at evidence-based practice for Complete Decongestive Therapy for lymphedema patients, as well as several alternative treatment approaches. Case studies are provided.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, learners will:
- Recognize relevant facets of the cardiovascular and lymphatic systems
- Identify common patient presentations and related conditions
- Distinguish between types and stages of lymphedema
- Recall aspects of lymphedema evaluation
- Recognize elements of Complete Decongestive Therapy
- Differentiate between alternative treatment approaches
4 CE HOURS
