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), Certified Nurse Midwife, Certified Nurse Practitioner, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN), Midwife (MW), Nursing Student, Occupational Therapist (OT), Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA), Physical Therapist (PT), Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Registered Nurse (RN), Registered Nurse Practitioner
Accreditations:
The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
State Approvals:
Alabama, Provider #ABNP1485; California BRN Provider #CEP # 13509; Kentucky Board of Nursing Provider #7-0085; Florida Board of Nursing Provider 50-353
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 continuing education course, the participant will be able to:
- 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.