This course teaches practicing lymphedema therapists the knowledge and skills necessary to manage lymphedema-associated wounds as part of their Complete Decongestive Therapy (CDT) treatment plan. A thorough review of the pathophysiology of wounds and the impact of edema on chronic wounds, specifically wounds resulting from chronic venous insufficiency (CVI), is provided.
Students are taught to utilize lab and vascular tests to assess wound status, determine etiology and make decisions regarding referral to other specialists. In addition, this course demonstrates debridement and explains adjunctive therapies to assist in wound healing. Selecting appropriate topicals and wound dressings to maintain a moist wound environment is also covered.
This course is an advanced level class. Students should be Certified Lymphedema Therapists or have other specialized training in lymphedema management. Students can be physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, occupational therapists, occupational therapist assistants, medical doctors, physician assistants, nurses, nurse practitioners or licensed practical nurses.
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.
This course is an advanced level class. Students should be Certified Lymphedema Therapists or have other specialized training in lymphedema management. Students can be physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, occupational therapists, occupational therapist assistants, medical doctors, physician assistants, nurses, nurse practitioners or licensed practical nurses.
NOTE: It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that the skills acquired in this class are within their scope of practice.
Tuition: $295. Full amount is due upon registration. For our refund and cancellation policy, please refer to the Student Agreement.
This course totals 6 contact hours and has been approved for CEUs for Physical, and Occupational therapists by the organizations and states listed here.
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# 12923. This distance learning- independent activity is offered at .6 CEUs, introductory, OT Service Delivery, Foundational Knowledge. AOTA does not endorse specific course content, products, or clinical procedures.
