Course Summary
Contact Hour(s):
1.5 Contact Hours
Author:
Linda J. Cowan (PHD, ARNP, FNP-BC, CWS)
This peer-reviewed course is applicable for the following professions:
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), Athletic Trainer (AT/AL), Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN), Nursing Student, Occupational Therapist (OT), Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA), Physical Therapist (PT), Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Registered Nurse (RN)
Accreditations:
The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), The American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), Board of Certification for Athletic Trainers (BOC)
CEUFast, Inc. is an AOTA Provider of professional development. PD activity approval ID# 03289. This distant learning-independent activity is offered at 0.015 CEUs Intermediate, Categories: Foundational Knowledge. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures.
State Approvals:
Alabama, Provider #ABNP1485; California BRN Provider #CEP # 13509; ; Kentucky Board of Nursing Provider #7-0085; Florida Board of Nursing Provider 50-353; New York State Education Department’s State Board for Physical Therapy
Course Description:
This course introduces lymphedema diagnosis and management basics. Specifically, how to screen, diagnose, and manage lymphedema, including compression, the differences between short stretch/long stretch bandages and why it is important to know this, and where and when to refer patients to lymphedema specialists.
Outcomes
≥ 92% of participants will know key differences between lymphedema and lipedema, how to accurately stage lymphedema, and the main tenets of lymphedema management.
Objectives
After completing this activity, the participants will be able to me the following:
- Define lymphedema and the pathophysiology of lymphedema.
- Describe the difference between lymphedema and lipedema.
- Describe at least two common signs and symptoms of lymphedema and identify one screening technique for lymphedema.
- Classify the stages and progression of lymphedema.
- List at least one diagnostic tool to diagnose lymphedema.
- Describe how and when to refer a patient to a certified lymphedema therapist.
- Identify at least two common treatments for lymphedema.
Disclosures:
CEUFast Inc. and the course planning team for this educational activity do not have any relevant financial relationship(s) to disclose with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.