Lymphedema Certification Series

Clinicians often encounter patients who are affected by edema, lymphedema, and general swelling. A therapist needs to understand how to differentiate types of edema, and why proper edema management is critical to optimal rehab outcomes. This 15- hour series will focus on to improve the way therapists treat this patient population and overcome the unique challenges associated with the issue through various phases of treatment.

What this certification series will address:

This course is designed to provide the clinician with the knowledge of the normal function of the lymphatic system, impairments of this system and basic assessment and treatments for lymphatic dysfunction. This pertains to oncology patients, as well as various other patient populations. Clinicians will learn through learning best practices for assessment and documentation, case studies, discussion and hand-on labs using manual techniques to reduce swelling, bandaging technique, and exercises to mobilize fluid. Participants attending this course will leave with the proper tools and strategies to effectively treat these patient populations.