Course Code: REL-RTS-0-LETOT
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2026
Learning Objectives:
Determine the physical and psychological impacts of lymphedema.
Identify at least three occupational therapy treatment strategies to address lymphedema.
Recall at least three ways to support clients in the long-term management of lymphedema.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Lymphedema Overview
Why It Matters
The Lymphatic System
Lymphedema
Diagnosis and Assessment
Impact of Lymphedema
Review
Summary
Section 3: Complete Decongestive Therapy
Overview
Components of CDT
Review
Summary
Section 4: Long-Term Lymphedema Management
Exercise
Meet Hector
Patient Education
Meet Marge
Lymphedema Self-Management
Meet Tina
Review
Summary
Section 5: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
Subject Matter Expert: Michelle Baker, OTR/L, CLT
Michelle Baker is a registered and licensed Occupational Therapist residing in Raleigh, NC. She obtained her master’s degree at Winston-Salem State University in Winston-Salem, North Carolina in 2010, and obtained a lymphedema certification through Norton School of Lymphatic Therapy in 2018. She currently works in a senior living community treating a variety of diagnoses within skilled nursing, memory care, assisted living, and independent living.
Writer: Christopher Meketansky, MS, OTR/L
Christopher Meketansky OTR/L graduated from Stony Brook University in 2017 with a Master of Science Degree in Occupational Therapy. He received training in manual therapy, specialized treatment for individuals with degenerative neurological disorders and post-stroke neurorehabilitation. He has worked in skilled nursing and home healthcare settings with experience treating patients with dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, balance impairments, and a myriad of other conditions impacting the older adult population.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Introductory level Occupational Therapist; in the following settings: Rehabilitation Settings.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.