Summary:
Lymphedema is a chronic, incurable and debilitating disease. A healthy lymphatic system adequately transports and drains lymph fluid from the interstitium in the human body. A damaged, obstructed or compromised lymphatic system allows proteins from lymph fluid to remain in interstitial tissue. This accumulation of protein-heavy lymph fluid in the skin results in lymphedema, otherwise known as “lymph-swelling.” The goal of this continuing education program is to improve rehabilitation physical therapists’ knowledge and understanding of lymphedema prior to educating their patients.
Objectives:
The goal of this continuing education program is to improve rehabilitation physical therapists’ knowledge and understanding of lymphedema prior to educating their patients. After studying the material presented here, you will be able to —
- Define lymphedema, including incidence, etiology, symptoms, signs and risk factors.
- Discuss different intervention and prevention options.
- Describe two effective ways to educate patients about lymphedema.
Approval Information
Gannett Education is an approved sponsor by the New York State Education Department of Continuing Education for Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants from 10/21/09 to 10/20/15.
This activity is provided by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners Accredited Provider #GED012010TPTA2012004 for 1/1/2010 to 1/31/2013 and #1601004 for 02/01/13 to 01/31/16 and meets continuing competence requirements for physical therapist and physical therapist assistant licensure renewal in Texas. The assignment of Texas PT CCUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by TPTA or TBPTE.
Gannett Education is recognized by the Physical Therapy Board of California as an approved reviewer and provider of continuing competency courses for the state of California.
This course has been approved as meeting the continuing education requirements for PTs and PTAs by:
The Ohio Physical Therapy Association (approval no. 12S0575 for 03/01/12 to 03/01/13, 13S0242 for 03/02/13 to 03/02/14).
The Florida Physical Therapy Association (approval no. CE120018482 for 01/01/12 to 12/31/12, CE130018726 for 01/01/13 to 12/31/13).
The Tennessee Physical Therapy Association for Class 1 Continuing Education Requirement (approval no. 4210 for 03/01/12 to 02/28/13, 4848 for 03/01/13 to 02/28/14).
The Pennsylvania Board of Physical Therapy (approval no. PTCE002965 for 03/25/12 to 12/31/12, PTCE003864 for 01/01/13 to 12/31/14).
The New Jersey Board of Physical Therapy Examiners (approval no. 311-2012 from 03/01/12 to 01/31/14).
Approval of this course does not necessarily imply the Florida Physical Therapy Association supports the views of the presenter or the sponsors.
This course has been approved by:
The Maryland State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for 0.1 CEU for 01/27/12 to 01/27/16.
The Nevada State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for 0.1 units of continuing education for 02/28/12 to 07/31/13.
The Illinois Chapter Continuing Education Committee has certified that this course meets the criteria for approval of Continuing Education offerings established by The Illinois Physical Therapy Association (approval no. 437-4181 for 03/01/12 to 03/01/13, 437-4638 for 03/01/13 to 03/01/14). According to the Rules for the Administration of the Illinois Physical Therapy Act (section 13460.61) published by the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation, a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant applying for re-licensure in Illinois can earn a maximum of 50 percent of their required continuing education hours from self-study. The hours awarded of this course are designated for self-study CE credit.
Other states may accept this course for meeting their CE requirements. Check with your state association or board.