Edema Management in Long Term Care Facilities
In the long term care facility, efficient reduction of edema significantly enhances functional outcomes in rehabilitation. This course will discuss how to evaluate edema and use available resources in order to treat it effectively. Participants will learn the evaluation process, how to determine the course of action, required testing and which team members should be involved. Discussions will include how to move treatment into proper channels of care for long term management and appropriate applications with consideration to staff and costs. Resources for modalities that will help with short term edema will also be given.Click here for a Sneak Peek of this video
Course Requirements:
- Computer with internet and working speakers/sound are required for this course.
- Course must be completed within 30 days of activation (activate course within 6 months of purchase).
- An online multiple-choice quiz (80% passing score) and submission of an online evaluation form are required for successful completion.
- A certificate of completion will be available to print immediately after course is successfully completed.
Domain of OT: Performance Skills
OT Process: Intervention
Course Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Define edema and understand uses of compression for treatment
- Assess patient within the plan of care
- Utilize other modalities of treatment for acute edema
- Draw on several products for treatment of chronic edema
Course Instructor(s)
John Jordi
PTA, CLT-LANA
PTA degree St. Catherine's College in Minneapolis, MN; certification as an MLD/CDT therapist Academy of Lymphatic Studies; devoted practice to full time lymphedema treatment; since 2002, lymphedema program coordinator at Siskin Hospital for Physical Rehabilitation Services in Chattanooga, TN; developed/manages a specialized inpatient program for stage 3 lymphedema patients; BS in Business Administration Bryan College in Dayton, TN; instructor Academy of Lymphatic Studies; organizes/facilitates a bimonthly educational support group; initiated endowment fund to assist patients with the cost of compression garments; member of NLN; presented at professional and patient conferences.
Course Agenda
30 Minutes
Edema Management
30 Minutes
Test
1.0 Hours
Total
Contact hours pre-approved for:
- 1.0 Hour
- CIAO is an AOTA Approved Provider #4119 (OT/COTAs)
- This course meets PDU requirements for NBCOT (1 PDU)
- As an IACET Authorized Provider, CIAO offers CEUs for its programs that qualify under the ANSI/IACET Standard
- CIAO is authorized by IACET to offer 0.1 CEUs for this program
- CIAO is an Illinois Approved Provider for PT/PTA Continuing Education
- CIAO is recognized as an Approved Provider for PT/PTAs by the NYSE Dept State Board for PT
- This activity is provided by the Texas Board of PT Examiners Accredited Provider #2502009#TX
- This activity meets continuing competence requirements for PT/PTA license renewal in TX
- The assignment of Texas PT CCUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products or clinical procedures by TPTA or TBPTE
- Approved for:
- 1.0Hour PT/PTAs in AR, IL, NY, TX(APTA #2502009#TX, 1CCU)
- 1.0 Hour OT/COTAs in FL (CE Broker# 20-340834)