Location: 
Daniel George Restaurant and Bar

Course Description: This oncology focused course will enable attendees to have a better understanding of the diagnosis of breast cancer including pathology and genetics, as well as the most current treatment using surgical intervention, radiation, chemotherapy and immunotherapy. The course will include the implications of breast cancer treatment and recognizing the signs and symptoms of breast cancer-related lymphedema. In addition, attendees will gain insight into cancer care pathways and survivorship issues as they relate to breast cancer-related lymphedema. Included is an overview of lymphedema treatment and demonstration with a advanced pneumatic compression device, used in the home to effectively manage breast cancer-related lymphedema.

Course Objectives:

1. Explain how breast cancer and its treatments affect the anatomy and physiology of soft tissue, lymphatics, and function for patients
2. Explain the need for early identification of patients with breast cancer-related lymphedema based on updated National Comprehensive Cancer Network guidelines
3. Describe how to assess impairments and lymphedema unique to patients with breast cancer
4. Describe treatment options for breast cancer-relate lymphedema
5. Explain the affects of breast cancer related treatment on the lymphatic system

Who should attend: The course content is relevant to PTs, PTAs, OTs, OTAs, physicians, nurses and others involved in the care of patients with breast cancer-related treatment side effects and lymphedema.

Accreditation: Tactile Medical will be providing one contact hour (.1 CE) for continuing education for Alabama RN and LPN, OT/OTA, PT/PTA. Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider # 17771, for 1 contact hour.  This activity has been designed to meet the state continuing education requirements for RN and LPN, however the attendee is responsible for determining whether this activity meets the requirements for acceptable continuing education.