Lower Body Lymphedema: What All Occupational Therapy Practitioners Should Know
Course: #6448Level: Introductory 1 Hour 1120 Reviews
An overview of lower-body lymphedema (LBL) and OT’s role in addressing the resultant limitations in health, function, and occupational performance will be addressed in this course. Participants can expect to gain introductory knowledge on LBL pathophysiology, clinical presentations, occupation-based assessment and intervention, and generalist vs. specialist roles.
On Demand
Course Type: Video
CEUs/Hours Offered: AOTA/0.1 Introductory, OT Service Delivery, Foundational Knowledge, 09717; CE Broker/1.0 CE Broker #20-1234766; IACET/0.1; NBCOT PDUs/1.25 Beginner, Rehabilitation
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Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to identify the pathophysiology and common clinical presentations of lower-body lymphedema.
- After this course, participants will be able to recognize the impact of lower-body lymphedema on occupational performance.
- After this course, participants will be able to identify appropriate OT assessment and intervention approaches for clients with lower-body lymphedema.
Course created on July 31, 2024
Agenda
| 0-5 Minutes | Introduction; Learning outcomes; Why OT should address LBL |
| 5-15 Minutes | Anatomy & Physiology; Pathophysiology |
| 15-20 Minutes | Common Presentations |
| 20-30 Minutes | Occupational performance limitations: Health, Physical Function, Psychosocial, and Occupational Engagement |
| 30-35 Minutes | Specific Considerations and Insights Related to LBL |
| 35-45 Minutes | Occupation-based Assessment and Intervention: Generalist Approaches and Specialist Referrals |
| 45-55 Minutes | Putting It All Together: Two Examples |
| 55-60 Minutes | Summary; Q&A |
Reviews
1120 ReviewsPresented By
Claire Dolislager
DrOT, OTRL, CLT-LANA
Dr. Dolislager is an Assistant Professor at Grand Valley State University and has worked clinically in generalist and specialized practice settings. Her chief areas of expertise include oncology and lymphedema; she holds advanced certification in these areas. Dr. Dolislager is passionate about equipping practitioners with up-to-date knowledge and practical skills related to lymphedema, the role of OT along the cancer care continuum, and applying evidence in practice.
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