Therapeutic Management of Lymphedema - Live Webinar

February 8, 2023

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Program Description

Valerie W. Collins, PT, CLT-LANA and Amber Cobia, PT, DPT, CLT will introduce the audience to the anatomy and physiology of the lymphatic system, who is at risk of developing lymphedema, and therapeutic interventions for both mild and severe cases of lymphedema.

Target Audience

These courses are intended for medical, radiation, and surgical oncologists, hematologists, advanced practice nurses, registered nurses, physician assistants, radiologic technologists, researchers, pharmacists, trainees, allied health personnel, and others who are interested in care for patients and survivors in North Carolina.

Learning Objectives

  • Describe basic anatomy and normal function of the lymphatic system.
  • Identify who is at risk for developing lymphedema and who is appropriate for referral to lymphedema therapy
  • Discuss treatment options for lymphedema

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Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 ACPE Pharmacist
  • 1.00 ACPE Pharmacy Tech
  • 1.00 ASRT
  • 1.00 ODS
  • 1.00 NCPD/CNE
  • 1.00 Participation
Course opens: 
11/15/2022
Course expires: 
02/15/2023
Event starts: 
02/08/2023 - 12:00pm EST
Event ends: 
02/08/2023 - 1:00pm EST
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Photo of Valerie W. Collins, PT, CLT-LANA 

Valerie W. Collins, PT, CLT-LANA

Physical Therapist

UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
UNC School of Medicine
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Photo of Amber Cobia, PT, DPT 

Amber Cobia, PT, DPT, CLT

Physical Therapist

UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
UNC School of Medicine
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

 

Presenter Disclosure Information

A potential conflict of interest occurs when an individual has an opportunity to affect educational content about health-care products or services of a commercial interest with which he/she has a financial relationship. The speakers and planners of this learning activity have not disclosed any relevant financial relationships with any commercial interests pertaining to this activity.

 

To receive free Continuing Education Credit for this Live Webinar:

  • Attend 50 minutes or more of the live webinar
    • Online using the Zoom link within the course
    • In-Person at a designated site
  • Use Zoom video to see slides and video components
  • Complete an Evaluation within 7 days of the Live Webinar
  • Download the appropriate certificate

The following accrediting agencies have approved this course for continuing education credits. Participants should understand that their individual participation and claiming credit must abide by the regulations set forth by their respective accrediting agency.

1.00 NCPD/CNE
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.


1.00 ACPE Pharmacist
Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education
The University of North Carolina Eshelman School of Pharmacy is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. Statements of credit can be viewed and printed in CPE Monitor in approximately 2 to 3 weeks.


1.00 ACPE Pharmacy Tech
Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education
 The University of North Carolina Eshelman School of Pharmacy is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. Statements of credit can be viewed and printed in CPE Monitor in approximately 2 to 3 weeks.


1.00 ASRT
American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT)


1.00 CTR
National Cancer Registrars Association (NCRA)


In most cases, regulations prohibit the repeated use of the same educational activity (Live Webinar or Self-Paced, Online Course but not both) as it relates to satisfying CE requirements to maintain licensure. Attendees are also required to view a minimum of 50 minutes of the live webinar video to receive CE credit. No partial credit will be provided. Please contact your individual accreditation agencies for more details.

 

Available Credit

  • 1.00 ACPE Pharmacist
  • 1.00 ACPE Pharmacy Tech
  • 1.00 ASRT
  • 1.00 ODS
  • 1.00 NCPD/CNE
  • 1.00 Participation
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