Date: On-Demand
Location: Virtual
Organization: Tactile Medical
Speaker: Mary Calys, DPT, CLT, FDNS, TPS

Description: This head and neck cancer-focused course will enable attendees to have a better understanding of the diagnosis of head and neck cancer-related lymphedema. Attendees will have increased awareness of the diagnosis and treatment options for head and neck cancers, the pathophysiology surrounding head and neck cancer-related lymphedema, as well as appropriate identification and treatment of patients with this condition. Attendees will receive education regarding effects of head and neck cancer and its treatments on the lymphatics, signs and symptoms of head and neck cancer-related lymphedema, unique presentation and special considerations treating this population, and proper treatment of lymphedema. In addition, attendees will gain insight into survivorship issues that shape the care pathway. Included is an overview of lymphedema treatment including the use of an advanced pneumatic compression device used in the home to effectively manage head and neck cancer-related lymphedema.

The course content is relevant to PTs, PTAs, OTs, OTAs, SLPs, physicians, nurses and others involved in the care of patients with lymphedema. This distance learning, independent program is considered at an intermediate educational level.

Please Note: If you are considered a Covered Recipient, the value of $20 for this Continuing Education Course will be reported under the Open Payments reporting.

The state of Vermont bans most gifts to healthcare providers (HCP), including provision of continuing education 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 medicaleducation@tactilemedical.com to arrange payment.

It is the licensee’s responsibility to determine whether this activity meets the requirements for acceptable continuing education for their professional licensure board.