Location: 
Intermountain Hospital

Join Tactile Medical as we learn more about phlebolymphedema and head and neck cancer-related lymphedema while also earning continuing education credits. Tactile Medical is pleased to offer 2 contact hours (.2 CEU) for attending both hour-long courses. Full attendance and a passing post-course exam score for each course is required to obtain credits. 

Phlebolympedema Course Description: Learn the anatomy and  physiology of the lymphatic and vascular systems. The course will provide education on the anatomy and physiology of the lymphatic and vascular systems. The course will provide in-depth education regarding how the two systems are intimately connected including the progression of the two disease processes. In addition, the course will enable attendees to recognize signs and symptoms of phlebolymphedema including recent evidence-based treatment options for phlebolymphedema.

Course Objectives:

1. Discuss the basic anatomy and physiology of the lymphatic system
2. Explain the revision of the Starling’s Principle governing filtration and re-absorption of lymphatic fluid
3. Define phlebolymphedema, and recognize its signs and symptoms
4. Explain economic and clinical benefits of an advanced pneumatic compression device for self-management of phlebolymphedema
5. Explain how to tailor CDT to meet the patient need based on presentation and challenges unique to the phlebolymphedema patient

Head and Neck Cancer-Related Lymphedema Course Description: Join us for a live course on head and neck cancer, including causes, diagnosis, treatment modalities, survivorship, in addition to the treatment and management of head and neck cancer-related lymphedema.

Course Objectives

       1. Explain how HNC and its treatments affect the anatomy and physiology of soft tissue, lymphatics, and function for patients

       2. Describe early identification of patients with HNCRL based on updated National Comprehensive Cancer Network guidelines

       3. Describe how to identify internal and external HNCRL and the impact it has on the patient's function

       4. Describe treatment options for HNCRL

       5. Describe how treatment for HNCRL can affect external and internal structures to positively impact patient treatment outcomes 

Who should attend: The course content is relevant to PTs, PTAs, OTs, OTAs, SLPs, physicians, nurses and others involved in the care of patients with phlebolymphedema.

Accreditation: Tactile Medical will be providing a combined two total contact hours (.2 CEU and .10 ASHA CEU) for continuing education for PT/PTA, OT/OTA, RN, LPN and SLP. Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider # 17771, for 1 contact hour (per course).  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. 

The state of Vermont bans the provision of CE credit at no charge. If you are an HCP working in Vermont and would like to claim CEU credit, your cost will be $20. Please contact Medical Education at medicaleducation@tactilemedical.com.

For additional information or special needs requests, please contact  Medical Education at medicaleducation@tactilemedical.com.