Online Continuing Education for Physical Therapists and Occupational Therapists
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Course Title: The Lymphedema Toolbox Course Description:Provides clinicians with patient and professional education on a range of topics dealing with lymphedema. Includes CD, written test and online access to CEU test for 180 Days CEU Hours: 15hrs. Price (USD):$299.85 |
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Course Title: The Lymphedema Toolbox CD Course Description:Provides clinicians with patient and professional education on a range of topics dealing with lymphedema. CEU Hours: hrs. Price (USD):$149.95 |
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Course Title: The Lymphedema Toolbox Home Study Course Description:CEU Test portion, Content on CDROM, 15 hrs, 1.5 CEU. Test available online for 180 days or printed off CDROM CEU Hours: 15hrs. Price (USD):$150.00 |
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Course Features
The Lymphedema Toolbox™ is a software program that provides the clinician with patient and professional education on a range of topics dealing with lymphedema. The information in the software is designed to be printed and provided to patients and professionals. Professionals can study the material and submit a home study test for 15 hours, 1.5 CEU. This software is ideal for a new or established treatment center, because it is a valuable tool for marketing lymphedema services or rapidly developing a professional or patient education program. The images of the lymphatic system created for the software are among the finest available in the world. All the information in the software is referenced and is the result of over two years of professional research.
Software Features
The Lymphedema Toolbox™ features:
A 145-page lymphedema education manual covering:
- Types of lymphedema (primary, secondary).
- Symptoms of lymphedema.
- Anatomy of the lymphatic system.
- Transport function (trunks and nodes).
- Physiologic function.
- Stages of lymphedema.
- Treatments for lymphedema.
- Tumors, infections, congestive heart failure.
- Basic fundamentals to mobilize lymphatic fluid.
- Techniques for lymphatic mobilization (scoop, pump, rotary).
- Lymphatic watershed.
- Treatment of the upper extremity.
- Treatment of the lower extremity.
- Treatment of the back and neck.
- Understanding volumetric analysis.
- Bandaging principles for the upper and lower extremity.
- Compression sleeves and garments.
- Developing exercise programs.
Printable patient forms include:- Protocols for patients after breast cancer surgery
- Designed to assist the patient who has had a post- mastectomy/post-lumpectomy with axillary node dissection achieve their pre-surgical functional status.
- Decrease pain and facilitate healing.
- Educate the patient about the early signs and symptoms of lymphedema. Separate protocols for the upper and lower extremity
- Designed to reduce and stabilize lymphedema.
- Educate the patient in an independent home program for self care of upper and lower extremity lymphedema.
- Designed to restore an optimal level of function for the involved upper/lower extremity.
General bandage information for patients
- Explains how compression bandages work.
- Details the different types of compression bandages and their use and care.
- Answers common questions like, “How do I wash my bandages?”, “How long do the bandages last?”, “Does insurance cover the cost of my bandages?”
Step by step self bandaging illustrations for the upper and lower extremity
- Illustrations guide the patient step by step through upper and lower extremity bandaging.
- Detailed directions support each illustration.
Step by Step Instructions for Self Massage
- Detailed description for the left arm, right arm and bilateral arm.
- Detailed description for the left leg, right leg, and bilateral leg.
Patient Checklist
- Provides a checklist for the professional to ensure they discuss important patient related issues, such as the overall therapy plan, definition of lymphedema, precautions, community resources, bandage/compression guidelines, garment choices, massage guidelines, self/home care guidelines, skin care and exercise guidelines.
“What is Lymphedema?” Education Sheets
- Provides an overview for patients with lymphedema.
General Guidelines for an Independent Home Management Program of Lymphedema
- Transition from bandages to garments.
- Signs of infection.
Guidelines and Precautions
- Details twenty issues that patients with lymphedema need to consider, such as skin care, the importance of diet, and airplane travel.
Garment Information
- What are garments?
- Advantages/disadvantages of over-the-counter garments and custom garments.
- Common questions regarding garments such as care, purchase issues, insurance reimbursement and types of compression.
Community Resources
- Provides a list of websites for additional information on lymphedema.
Exercises For the Arm and Leg
- Detailed descriptions on how to perform specific exercises for the arm and leg.
Exercises With Model
- Illustrations and descriptions for twenty-two exercises including cervical side bending, cervical rotation, cervical flexion, shoulder circles, shoulder abduction, shoulder flexion, reciprocal shoulder flexion, pull downs, shoulder internal rotation, shoulder external rotation, shoulder shrugs, elbow flexion, wrist flexion/extensions, finger grip, gluteus sets, ankle pumps, heel slides, partial sit ups diagonal, partial sit ups, side stepping, knee to chest and straight leg raise.
Additional Training Resources
- Material and resources for future study for the professional.
Garment Sizing Charts
- Jobst sizing charts.
- Garment order sheets that can be provided to patients to assist them inpurchasing over-the-counter garments.
Bandage Order Sheets
- Bandage order forms that can be printed and provided to patients to assist them with purchasing bandages and garments.
Submit for home study Continuing Medical Education credit.
Software Requirements
System Requirements: Requires Windows ™ 2000, ME or XP, Pentium II 200 Mhz with MMX™ technology PC or equivalent, 64 MB RAM, speakers with volume control, 4X or better CDROM drive, 12MB free disk space. The software installs a small application on the users hard drive and requires that the software CD be in the CDROM drive at runtime. The user must agree to the license agreement and release of liability prior to each software use. Software is intended for licensed medical professionals and is not a patient directed software. Product support:Thirty days of support is provided free of charge with each purchase, additional support can be purchased by contacting support@healthclick.com. This product runs off the CDROM and does not require any activation codes. It can be moved easily from computer to computer.
Home Study Submission
Once the software has been purchased, the user may complete and submit a test for Continuing Education Credits (15 contact hours/1.5 CEU’s) After returning the post-test to North American Seminars and achieving a passing grade of at least 70%, the user will receive a CEU certificate. Passing applicants will receive a certificate via US MAIL within 30 days of submission. Software cannot be returned after CEU test submission or after thirty days from purchase date.Passing applicants will receive a certificate via US MAIL within 30 days of submission or online if the test is taken through our online system. Software cannot be returned after CEU test submission or after thirty days from purchase date.
If you do not see your state listed or to request an approval in your state, send us a customer service request. Customer Service Request
| State | PT Approval Status | PT Approval Number | OT Approval Status | OT Approval Number | Hours Approved |
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| AK | Course Approved | Approval # not required | Course Approved | AOTA Provider 4487 | 15.0 contact hrs, 1.50 CEUs |
| AR | Request Pre-Approval | Course Approved | AOTA Provider 4487 | 15.0 contact hrs, 1.50 CEUs | |
| AZ | Course Approved | Approval Category B | Request Pre-Approval | 5.0 contact hrs, .3 CEUs | |
| CA | Course Approved | PTNAS-0143 | Course Approved | Approval # not required | 15.0 contact hrs, 1.50 CEUs |
| CO | Course Approved | Approval # not required | Course Approved | Approval # not required | 15.0 contact hrs, 1.50 CEUs |
| CT | Course Approved | Approval # not required | Course Approved | Approval # not required | 15.0 contact hrs, 1.50 CEUs |
| DC | Request Pre-Approval | Course Approved | AOTA Provider 4487 | 15.0 contact hrs, 1.50 CEUs | |
| DE | Course Approved | Approval # not required | Course Approved | AOTA Provider 4487 | 15.0 contact hrs, 1.50 CEUs |
| ID | Course Approved | Approval # not required | Course Approved | Approval # not required | 15.0 contact hrs, 1.50 CEUs |
| IL | Course Approved | IL Provider 216000074 | Course Approved | AOTA Provider 4487 | 15.0 contact hrs, 1.50 CEUs |
| IN | Course Approved | Approval # not required | Course Approved | AOTA Provider 4487 | 15.0 contact hrs, 1.50 CEUs |
| KY | Request Pre-Approval | Course Approved | AOTA Provider 4487 | 15.0 contact hrs, 1.50 CEUs | |
| LA | Request Pre-Approval | Course Approved | AOTA Provider 4487 | 15.0 contact hrs, 1.50 CEUs | |
| MA | Course Approved | Approval # not required | Course Approved | Approval # not required | 15.0 contact hrs, 1.50 CEUs |
| MD | Request Pre-Approval | Course Approved | AOTA Provider 4487 | 15.0 contact hrs, 1.50 CEUs | |
| MN | Request Pre-Approval | Course Approved | AOTA Provider 4487 | 15.0 contact hrs, 1.50 CEUs | |
| MO | Course Approved | Approval # not required | Course Approved | AOTA Provider 4487 | 15.0 contact hrs, 1.50 CEUs |
| MS | Request Pre-Approval | Course Approved | AOTA Provider 4487 | 15.0 contact hrs, 1.50 CEUs | |
| MT | Course Approved | Approval # not required | Course Approved | AOTA Provider 4487 | 15.0 contact hrs, 1.50 CEUs |
| NC | Request Pre-Approval | Course Approved | AOTA Provider 4487 | 15.0 contact hrs, 1.50 CEUs | |
| NH | Course Approved | Approval # not required | Course Approved | AOTA Provider 4487 | 15.0 contact hrs, 1.50 CEUs |
| NV | Request Pre-Approval | Course Approved | AOTA Provider 4487 | 15.0 contact hrs, 1.50 CEUs | |
| OH | Request Pre-Approval | Course Approved | AOTA Provider 4487 | 15.0 contact hrs, 1.50 CEUs | |
| OK | Request Pre-Approval | Course Approved | AOTA Provider 4487 | 15.0 contact hrs, 1.50 CEUs | |
| OR | Course Approved | Approval # not required | Course Approved | AOTA Provider 4487 | 15.0 contact hrs, 1.50 CEUs |
| RI | Course Approved | Approval # not required | Course Approved | AOTA Provider 4487 | 15.0 contact hrs, 1.50 CEUs |
| SC | Request Pre-Approval | Course Approved | AOTA Provider 4487 | 15.0 contact hrs, 1.50 CEUs | |
| TN | Request Pre-Approval | Course Approved | AOTA Provider 4487 | 15.0 contact hrs, 1.50 CEUs | |
| TX | Request Pre-Approval | Course Approved | AOTA Provider 4487 | 15.0 contact hrs, 1.50 CEUs | |
| UT | Course Approved | Approval # not required | Course Approved | Approval # not required | 15.0 contact hrs, 1.50 CEUs |
| VT | Course Approved | Approval # not required | Course Approved | AOTA Provider 4487 | 15.0 contact hrs, 1.50 CEUs |
| WA | Course Approved | Approval # not required | Course Approved | Approval # not required | 15.0 contact hrs, 1.50 CEUs |
| WI | Course Approved | Approval # not required | Course Approved | Approval # not required | 15.0 contact hrs, 1.50 CEUs |
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