DMGT031 - Overview of Lymphedema

Lymphedema is a medical condition that causes swelling and can affect the immune system. This course examines the symptoms, stages, causes, and treatments of lymphedema and medical procedures used to diagnose it. To successfully complete this course, you must attain a minimum score of 80% on the final exam and complete the course training survey. 

Learning objectives:

1. Define lymphedema; 
2. Identify the symptoms of lymphedema; 
3. Explain the four stages of lymphedema; 
4. Explain the two causes of lymphedema; 
5. Explain the link of breast cancer and lymphedema; 
6. Identify medical tests used to diagnose lymphedema; 
7. Describe ways to treat lymphedema. 

Continuing education: 1.0 Category I CPE credits by the the Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC); VGM Education is authorized by IACET to offer 0.1 CEUs for this program.