This course provides essential knowledge of outpatient therapeutic approaches in breast cancer care. A comprehensive review of current diagnostic, surgical, radiation, reconstructive and medical oncologic management for breast cancer is included. Special attention is given to the evaluation, differential diagnosis, and treatment of axillary web syndrome (cording) and postural and scapular dysfunction as well as upper-quadrant soft-tissue changes following breast cancer surgery and radiation therapy. An up-to-date review of recent research findings regarding breast cancer-related lymphedema is presented.
This course is offered to all physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, occupational therapists, occupational therapist assistants, medical doctors, physician assistants, certified athletic trainers, nurses, nurse practitioners, licensed practical nurses, and massage therapists.
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
Course access is NOT immediate due to the need to ensure that the prerequisites are met and to allow for hand processing of the order. Upon registration and payment of the course fee, you will be emailed a Student Agreement within 3 business days. Once the Agreement is electronically signed by you and emailed back to Klose Training, a username and password for accessing the online course will be emailed to you within 3 business days. You will have 3 MONTHS of access to the online course from the time the access information is emailed to you.
No prior lymphedema certification required! This course is offered to all physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, occupational therapists, occupational therapist assistants, medical doctors, physician assistants, certified athletic trainers, nurses, nurse practitioners, licensed practical nurses, and massage therapists.
NOTE: It is the responsibility of all health professionals to ensure that they work within the limits of their license.
Tuition: $595. Full amount is due upon registration. For our refund and cancellation policy, please refer to the Student Agreement.
This course totals 16 contact hours and has been approved for 16 CE hours for most Physical and Occupational Therapists, and 8 CE hours for Massage Therapists by the organizations and states listed here. Online course hours are also approved for Lymphology Association of North America (LANA) re-certification.
To receive a Certificate of Completion, the student must be a licensed health care professional and watch all video portions of the course, pass an online quiz with a score of 80% or better, and return the required documents specified in the course. The Certificate will then be emailed to the student.
Klose Training is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. PD activity approval ID# 12324. This blended/hybrid activity is offered at 13.5 CEUs, introductory, OT Service Delivery, Foundational Knowledge. AOTA does not endorse specific course content, products, or clinical procedures.
