Video
Instructional Level: Intermediate

Accreditation Information:

Course Outline:

Hour 1

  • Role of the Lymphatic system
  • Classifications of lymphedema
  • Differential Diagnosis: Edema vs. Lymphedema
  • Lymphatic system anatomy
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Hour 2

  • Physiology of the lymphatic system
  • Components of evaluation
  • Client education

Hour 3

  • Complete Decongestive Therapy
  • Manual Lymph Drainage
  • Compression bandaging
  • Compression Garments
  • Therapeutic exercise
  • Skin Care

Hour 4

  • Contraindications
  • Measurement of lymphedema
  • Principles of Reimbursement
  • Principles of Documentation
  • Case Study

Author

Neely Sullivan, MPT, CLT-LANA, CDP

Therapeutic Interventions for Lymphedema

Therapeutic Interventions for Lymphedema

4 Hours Instructional Level: Intermediate
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$65

Description:

In this course, the clinical presentation of lymphedema as well as the management and treatment of upper/lower extremity and head/neck lymphedema. The participant will learn techniques to identify patients at risk for developing edema and lymphedema. Topics include anatomy and physiology of the lymphatic system, why/when to refer the client to other healthcare professionals, and what to communicate to the rest of the multidisciplinary team members. This course provides therapeutic interventions for lymphedema and edema management. Participants are introduced to the components of Complete Decongestive Therapy (CDT), including manual lymph drainage, compression bandaging, skin care, and exercise. In addition, contraindications to treatment, nutrition, circumferential measurements, compression garments, and documentation and billing are discussed.

Full Course Description
In this course, the clinical presentation of lymphedema as well as the management and treatment of upper/lower extremity and head/neck lymphedema. The participant will learn techniques to identify patients at risk for developing edema and lymphedema. Topics include anatomy and physiology of the lymphatic system, why/when to refer the client to other healthcare professionals, and what to communicate to the rest of the multidisciplinary team members. This course provides therapeutic interventions for lymphedema and edema...

Goals & Objectives:

Course Goals:

This course is intended to instruct the professional to implement and recognize symptoms of lymphedema and implement strategies to manage this condition. 

Professional Objectives:

  1. Identify clinical presentations of lymphedema
  2. Select key components of lymphedema assessment
  3. Identify effective treatment techniques for general edema and lymphedema management
  4. Identify the impact edema has on rehabilitation outcomes and the healing process
  5. Recognize indications and contraindications for edema interventions
  6. Recognize proper reimbursement and documentation principles associated with edema management

Goals & Objectives:

Course Goals:

This course is intended to instruct the professional to implement and recognize symptoms of lymphedema and implement strategies to manage this condition. 

Professional Objectives:

  1. Identify clinical presentations of lymphedema
  2. Select key components of lymphedema assessment
  3. Identify effective treatment techniques for general edema and lymphedema management
  4. Identify the impact edema has on rehabilitation outcomes and the healing process
  5. Recognize indications and contraindications for edema interventions
  6. Recognize proper reimbursement and documentation principles associated with edema management

Disclosures:

SEMINAR-ON-DEMAND 

"Seminar-On-Demand" course are streamed on your web browser if the online version if purchased. Our SODs are optimized for the most current versions of Safari, Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox. All SOD courses are mobile ready.

Contact Hours: 4 contact hours in length (check your state’s approval status in the state specific course catalog for your profession).

Target Audience: Physical Therapist, Physical Therapist Assistant, Occupational Therapist, Occupational Therapist Assistant, Massage Therapists, Nursing.  

This course is approved by the Florida Board of Massage Therapy as a hands-on credit, relevant to and focused on massage therapy techniques, skills and protocols.

Instructional Level: Intermediate

Criteria for Completion: Criteria for Completion: A score of 70% or more is considered passing. Scores of less than 70% indicate a failure to understand the material and the test will need to be taken again until a passing score has been achieved

Personnel Disclosure:

Financial – Neely Sullivan is employed by Select Rehabilitation and receives a salary. She receives payment from HomeCEU for the presentation of this course.

Nonfinancial - no relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.

No relevant conflicts of interest exist for any member of the activity planning committee.

Content Disclosure: This course does not focus solely on any specific product or service

Cancellation Policy: For activity cancellation, returns, or complaint resolution, please contact us by email help@homeceu.com or by phone at 1.800.55.4CEUS (2387). We have a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Refunds will be issued for courses that have not been completed (exam not taken), or for any course that has been rejected by your board of approval. Webinar attendance must be canceled 24 hours before the scheduled start time.

Disclosures:

SEMINAR-ON-DEMAND 

"Seminar-On-Demand" course are streamed on your web browser if the online version if purchased. Our SODs are optimized for the most current versions of Safari, Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox. All SOD courses are mobile ready.

Contact Hours: 4 contact hours in length (check your state’s approval status in the state specific course catalog for your profession).

Target Audience: Physical Therapist, Physical Therapist Assistant, Occupational Therapist, Occupational Therapist Assistant, Massage Therapists, Nursing.  

This course is approved by the Florida Board of Massage Therapy as a hands-on credit, relevant to and focused on massage therapy techniques, skills and protocols.

Instructional Level: Intermediate

Criteria for Completion: Criteria for Completion: A score of 70% or more is considered passing. Scores of less than 70% indicate a failure to understand the material and the test will need to be taken again until a passing score has been achieved

Personnel Disclosure:

Financial – Neely Sullivan is employed by Select Rehabilitation and receives a salary. She receives payment from HomeCEU for the presentation of this course.

Nonfinancial - no relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.

No relevant conflicts of interest exist for any member of the activity planning committee.

Content Disclosure: This course does not focus solely on any specific product or service

Cancellation Policy: For activity cancellation, returns, or complaint resolution, please contact us by email help@homeceu.com or by phone at 1.800.55.4CEUS (2387). We have a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Refunds will be issued for courses that have not been completed (exam not taken), or for any course that has been rejected by your board of approval. Webinar attendance must be canceled 24 hours before the scheduled start time.