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• Identify four major components and their functions in the lymphatic system
• Describe the pathology of lymphedema
• Distinguish the clinical presentation of lymphedema
• Evaluate two different types of lymphedema
• Articulate an understanding of Complete Decongestive Therapy
• Identify clinical resources utilized in lymphedema management

• OVERVIEW OF LYMPHATIC SYSTEM
• Anatomy of lymphatic system
• Physiology of lymphatic system
• Description of lymphoid tissue
• Lymphatic circulation
• Lymph propulsion
• PATHOPHYSIOLOGY OF LYMPHEDEMA
• Stages of lymphedema
• Primary lymphedema

• Congenital malformations

• Secondary lymphedema
  • Post breast cancer
  • Trauma
  • Venous complications
• DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING
• Lymphoscintigraphy
• Xeroradiography
• CT scans
• COMPLETE DECONGESTIVE THERAPY
• Manual lymphatic drainage techniques
• Multi-layer bandaging techniques
• Patient education
• Patient exercises
• DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSES
• Lipedema
• Chronic venous insufficiency
• Venous-lymphostatic insufficiency
• Generalized edemas
• Edema during pregnancy
• Acute Inflammation
• INTERMITTENT PNEUMATIC COMPRESSION THERAPY
• LYMPHEDEMA CASE STUDIES

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**Materials that are included in this course may include interventions and modalities that are beyond the authorized practice of mental health professionals. As a licensed professional, you are responsible for reviewing the scope of practice, including activities that are defined in law as beyond the boundaries of practice in accordance with and in compliance with your professions standards.

Continuing Education Information
This educational offering is designed to qualify for continuing education for many professionals in every state.


Materials that are included in this course could include interventions and modalities that are beyond the authorized practice for your profession. As a licensed professional, you are responsible for reviewing the scope of practice, including activities that are defined in law as beyond the boundaries of practice in accordance with and in compliance with your professions standards.


Listed below are the continuing education credit(s) currently available for this educational offering. Please note, your state licensing board dictates what is an acceptable form of continuing education. Please refer to your state rules and regulations. If your profession is not listed, please contact your licensing board to determine your continuing education requirements and check for reciprocal approval. For other credit inquiries not specified below, please contact customerservice@vyne.com or 800-397-0180.


CE information is based on 100% attendance.

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Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants

Vyne Education, LLC. is an AOTA Approved Provider of continuing education. This educational offering is offered for 0.6 AOTA CEUs. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA. AOTA Educational level Introductory Category 1: Domain of OT, 2: Occupational Therapy Process.

Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants - Florida: Vyne Education, LLC. is an approved provider #50-466 with the Florida Department of Health Board of Occupational Therapy Practice. This educational offering is approved for 6 contact hours for Occupational Therapist and Occupational Therapy Assistants.

Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants: This educational offering qualifies for 6 continuing education hours as required by many national, state and local licensing boards and professional organizations. Save your course outline and certificate of completion, and contact your own board or organization for specific filing requirements.

Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants - Illinois: Vyne Education, LLC. is a Registered Physical Therapy Continuing Education Sponsor through the State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation. License #:216.000309. This educational offering qualifies for 6 CE Credit Hours.

Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants - New York: Vyne Education, LLC. is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Physical Therapy as an approved provider for physical therapy and physical therapist assistant continuing education. This educational offering is awarded 7.2 contact hours.

Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants - Arkansas: This educational offering has been approved by the Arkansas State Board Of Physical Therapy for 6 contact hours for Physical Therapists.

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Other Professions
This educational offering qualifies for 6 continuing education hours as required by many national, state and local licensing boards and professional organizations. Save your course outline and certificate of completion, and contact your own board or organization for specific filing requirements.

• Physical Therapists
• Physical Therapist Assistants
• Occupational Therapists
• Occupational Therapy Assistants
• Massage Therapists
• Nurse Practitioners
• Nurses
• Physicians