Introduction to Lymphedema Management

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Educator ALLIED HEALTH EDUCATION

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Method Broadcasted Interactive Event

Dates Sep 22, 2026 - Sep 22, 2026

Address WWW.ALLIEDHEALTHED.COM | WWW.ALLIEDHEALTHED.COM, FL 27615

Course overview

This course is an introduction to lymphedema management. Basic anatomy and physiology of the lymphatic system will be reviewed. Patient populations affected by lymphedema will be discussed to include the general medical population, bariatric population and populations related to oncology, cardiology and orthopedics. The areas of lymphedema management included in the gold standard of care, Complete Decongestive Therapy (CDT), will be addressed to include skin care, exercise, MLD and bandaging/compression therapy. This course will review the prevention of lymphedema as well as management of the condition. It will describe MLD, exercise and bandaging/compression plans and will be an introduction to the tools and expertise that CLT (certified lymphedema therapist) can provide to patient populations with lymphedema. This course will be beneficial for therapists working with patients with lymphedema to know when to refer to a CLT and for those who would like to know more information regarding specializing in this area.

Subject areas

This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.

Alabama State Board of Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapist

2h Patient Related

Occupational Therapy Assistant

2h Patient Related

Arizona Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners

Occupational Therapist

2h Related to the Clinical Practice of Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapy Assistant

2h Related to the Clinical Practice of Occupational Therapy

Florida Board of Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapist

2h General

Occupational Therapy Assistant

2h General

Georgia State Board of Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapist

2h Related to Direct Hands-On Patient Care

Occupational Therapy Assistant

2h Related to Direct Hands-On Patient Care

Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners - Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapist

2h Related to the Clinical Practice of Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapy Assistant

2h Related to the Clinical Practice of Occupational Therapy

MSDOH Bureau of Professional Licensure - Occupational Therapists

Occupational Therapist

2h Continuing education directly related to the clinical practice of occupational therapy

Occupational Therapy Assistant

2h Continuing education directly related to the clinical practice of occupational therapy

Mississippi State Board of Physical Therapy

Physical Therapist

2h Certified Activity directly related to the clinical practice of physical therapy

Physical Therapist Assistant

2h Certified Activity directly related to the clinical practice of physical therapy

Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision - Physical Therapy

Physical Therapist

2h Professional Development Course Work/Activities

Physical Therapist Assistant

2h Professional Development Course Work/Activities

South Carolina Board of Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapist

2h Direct client/patient services in occupational therapy

Occupational Therapy Assistant

2h Direct client/patient services in occupational therapy

South Carolina Board of Physical Therapy

Physical Therapist

2h Certified Activities

Physical Therapy Assistant

2h Certified Activities