Course Code: REL-ACU-0-CTE
Hours: 0.5
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2026
Learning Objectives:
Recognize the different sources of edema and possible contraindications to compression therapy.
Recall techniques for compression management of edema.
Outline:
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Compression to the Rescue
What Is Compression Therapy?
Edema
Chronic Venous Insufficiency (CVI)
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Lymphedema
Ulcers and Wounds
Obesity
Contraindications
Section 3: Compression Management
Assessing for Edema
Types of Compression
Risks of Compression Therapy
Section 4: Clinical Vignette
Clyde
Section 5: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
References
Subject Matter Expert: Meredith Moyers MS, RD, LDN
Meredith earned a Bachelor of Science in Dietetics from The University of Akron and a Master of Science in Human Nutrition from Eastern Michigan University. After completing her internship with The Detroit Medical Center, she began working in various academic medical centers in Ohio and North Carolina. She completed a certificate of training in weight management and the Google Project Management professional certification. During her tenure working in direct patient care, she was a certified specialist in oncology nutrition and founded an oncology teaching garden at the SECU Family House for patients and their families undergoing cancer treatment. Meredith has experience in providing nutrition therapy in both acute and ambulatory settings in areas of oncology, cardio-thoracic transplant, renal, and general medicine.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Nursing Personnel; in the following settings: Hospitals: Acute.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.