Location: Yadkin Valley Event Center - 1700 Winkler St Wilkesboro, NC 28697

Course Description: This course will educate attendees on the anatomy and physiology of the lymphatic and vascular systems and the most recent evidence-based treatment options for chronic edema.  The course will help attendees recognize and differentiate between early signs and symptoms of venous insufficiency, lymphedema, and lipedema. In addition, attendees will gain a better understanding and insight into implications of cancer treatment and lymphedema including head and neck.

Who should attend: Recommended for physical therapists and assistants, occupational therapists and assistants, Speech Language Pathologists, physicians, nurses, or any other health care provider wanting to learn more about the management of chronic edema.

 

Accreditation: Tactile Medical will be providing 2 CEUs for continuing education for North Carolina PT and OT. This activity has been designed to meet North Carolina OT continuing education requirements however, the practitioner is responsible for determining whether this activity meets their respective board requirements for acceptable continuing education.