Enduring Material

• Discuss the basic anatomy of the lymphatic system and its relationship with other body systems
• Differentiate types of lymphedema and their etiology
• Distinguish between lymphedema and more acute and emergent diagnoses and to whom to refer for proper care
• Describe the basic treatment methods utilized to address lymphedema
• Discuss the clinical decision making process for when to appropriately refer to a lymphatic specialist

• The St. Luke's University Health Network designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1 Hour(s) Education Hours. Participants should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
• This course is approved by the New Jersey Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for 1 continuing education credits. NJBPTE Approval # This course involves 1.0 hours of evaluative procedures to treat a person without referral
• The St. Luke's University Health Network designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1 Hour(s) PA Occupational Therapy. Participants should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Jeffrey Hashagen, PT, CLT has no financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients to disclose.

This activity is not commercially supported.

• This course is pre-approved by the Pennsylvania Board of Physical Therapy as it is approved by the New Jersey Board of Physical Therapy Examiners, one of the jurisdictions of the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT).

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6/18/2024