Edema Management Essentials (EME)--"When it's not Lymphedema" No prior Lymphedema certification is required! This 2-day course is designed to provide essential knowledge and skills in edema management. Swelling doesn’t always mean lymphedema! Most commonly, edema etiologies include orthopedic, post-surgical and post-traumatic conditions, vascular disease, dependency and chronic pain. Persistent edema has been identified as the most important element contributing to scar tissue, adhesions, diminished ROM, and pain. Current research validates that prompt reduction of edema dramatically enhances functional therapeutic outcomes and rehabilitation. This course will teach non-lymphedema certified therapists how to successfully treat a wide variety of chronic and sub-acute edemas in rehabilitation, hospital and long-term care settings.
Prerequesites: Practicing wound care therapists and nurses who want to improve their ability to provide adequate and appropriate edema care to accelerate healing and improve ROM and functional ability. Orthopedic, acute, sub-acute, and neuro therapists who want to improve their ability to deal with post-surgical and dependent edemas such as post-joint replacements, trauma, stroke, and spinal cord injury. Massage therapists who wish to better address the tissue health of edematous regions.
Dates: Course Objectives: Participants will be able to: Understand the basic anatomy and physiology of the lymphatic and venous systems. Identify the etiology of various types of edema with and without wounds. Understand the secondary effects of edema and their influence on orthopedic outcomes and tissue healing. Understand the importance of restoring lymphatic function in the treatment of various types of edema. Identify indications and contraindications for edema intervention. Develop an understanding of the techniques most effective for edema control (e.g. Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD), bandaging and exercise) through hands on lab experience, and understand how to use these techniques in conjunction with traditional treatment modalities. Identify signs and symptoms in patients who would benefit from a referral to a certified lymphedema therapist.
Faculty: Julia Rodrick, OTR/L, WCC, CLT-LANA, MLD/CDT & EME Instructor Vital Care Therapy Services/Rezin Orthopedics, Morris, IL Class Times: 15 hours of instructions are provided in this two (2) day EME Course. Usual class hours are: first day, 8:00am – 5:30pm, second day 8:00am – 4:30pm. Exact class times will be provided in your confirmation letter. Prerequisites: This course is offered to all: PT, PTA, OT, COTA, ATC, RN, MT, NP, and MD; No prior lymphedema certification is required!
The total tuition for this course is $395.00 (includes course handouts). Full amount is due at registration. $100.00 is non-refundable; no refunds will be given in case of cancellation less than 3 weeks before class. Registration: Please click here to print the registration form or to register online. To register by mail, please complete a registration form and return it with copy of your current professional license/diploma and payment to our office. To register online, upload a scanned copy of your current professional license/diploma. Continuing Education Credits (CEU’s): 15 Contact Hours. CEU’s are available for Physical, Occupational and Massage Therapists. Contact hours are approved for LANA recertification. For more information Click Here. Direction & Accommodations:
Directions and accommodations will be provided with your confirmation letter. You may also contact our office toll free, 866-621-7888, or send us an email. "Julia is a great presenter with terrific enthusiasm and excellent clinical references. She provided me with further insight on how to care for my post surgical and wound care population. The class was enjoyable and ran at a good pace. The Klose courses are a standout of all continuing ed courses I have been to." "Great job! Good info-- really helped me!" "Thank you for such a practical course." Chicago, Illinois June 2009 “The instructor was fantastic! So knowledgeable and passionate, great teaching skills and very thoughtful towards participants.” “Excellent class!” “Material was organized and clearly presented. Thanks to the instructor for being flexible to each student’s needs.” St. Louis, Missouri 2007 “The instructor was very good. Her knowledge of the material was excellent and her energy makes you want to learn more. Thank you for helping me think outside the box. The course was excellent!” Longmont, Colorado 2006 “One of the best courses I’ve been to. Opened my eyes to a lot. Very educational and helpful. I can’t wait to start putting this to use.” Bangor, Maine 2006
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