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StatPearls, LLC

  • Lymphedema
  • Manual Lymphatic Drainage
  • Obesity
  • Reinfection
  • Skin Care

Lymphedema

Lymphedema is a chronic condition characterized by swelling, typically in the limbs, resulting from impaired lymphatic drainage. This condition most commonly occurs after cancer treatment, particularly when lymph nodes are removed or irradiated, but it can also arise from infections, injuries, or congenital abnormalities. Risk factors include obesity, limited mobility, and recurrent infections. Management focuses on early recognition, infection prevention, meticulous skin care, exercise, weight management, and compression garments. Effective care relies on patient education, self-management techniques such as manual lymphatic drainage, and a multidisciplinary approach involving clinicians, certified lymphedema therapists, nurses, physical and occupational therapists, pharmacists, and mental health professionals to address physical and psychosocial needs. Clinicians participating in this course can expect a comprehensive understanding of the pathophysiology, risk factors, and clinical presentation of lymphedema, along with evidence-based strategies for prevention, early detection, and management. They learn how to implement patient-centered interventions, coordinate care within an interprofessional team, and provide education to empower patients in self-care. Additionally, the course emphasizes recognizing complications, optimizing adherence to therapy, and addressing the psychosocial impacts of lymphedema, ultimately equipping clinicians to improve patient outcomes, enhance safety, and foster long-term quality of life for individuals with this condition.

Credit & MOC Details

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Credit types

AAPA Category 1 Credit™Up to 2 creditsAMA PRA Category 1 Credit™Up to 2 creditsNursingUp to 2 creditsPharmacyUp to 2 credits

MOC types

ABS — Accredited CMEUp to 2 pointsABPATH — Lifelong LearningUp to 2 pointsABPMR — Accredited CMEUp to 2 pointsABTS — Accredited CMEUp to 2 pointsABIM — Medical KnowledgeUp to 2 pointsABS — Self-AssessmentUp to 2 pointsABP — Lifelong Learning and Self-AssessmentUp to 2 pointsABPMR — Self-AssessmentUp to 2 pointsABTS — Self-AssessmentUp to 2 points

FDA REMS

No

Qualifies for MIPS

No

Target Specialties

Cross-Specialty

Relevant across 8 specialties.

Pricing

Fee varies

This provider typically $49–98

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Listed by the provider

  • Article / monograph / reference
  • includes Online course / module
  • Credit · Up to 2 credits
  • MOC · Up to 2 points
  • Fee varies · this provider typically $49–98
  • Released
    Sep 1, 2026
  • Last day to claim credit
    Sep 1, 2029 3 years left

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