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Activity Steps

1 Activity
2 Take Test 3Certificate

Purpose of Activity

To enhance the learner's competence in caring for patients with lipedema through understanding the differential diagnoses, pathophysiology, and treatment/management options.

Learning Objectives

After completing this continuing education activity you will be able to:

  1. Differentiate lipedema from other similar diagnoses.
  2. Tell patients with lipedema and their caregivers about treatment of this condition.
  3. Construct assessments, treatment plans, and management options for patients with lipedema.

Disclosures

Dr Fife has disclosed that she is/was a recipient of grant/research funding from KCI; was a recipient of grant/research funding from Organogenesis; is/was a member of the speaker's bureau for KCI; and is/was a shareholder of Intellicure, Inc. All other authors and planners have disclosed that they have no financial relationships with, or financial interests in, any commercial organizations pertaining to this educational activity.

Price: $24.95

Credits:

  • ANCC 2.8 CH
  • DC - BON 2.8 CH
  • KY-BON 2.5 CH

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
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This activity is also provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 11749. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins is also an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the District of Columbia and Florida #50-1223. Your certificate is valid in all states.
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The ANCC's accreditation status of Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Department of Continuing Education refers only to its continuing nursing educational activities and does not imply Commission on Accreditation approval or endorsement of any commercial product.





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Test Code: ASWC0210
Published: February 2010
Expires: 12/31/2026
Sources: Advances in Skin & Wound Care: The Journal for Prevention and Healing
Required Passing Score: 13/18 (72%)
Authors: Caroline E. Fife MD, Erik A. Maus MD, Marissa J. Carter PhD, MA
Categories: Skin/Wound Care
Specialties: Medical-Surgical
Topics: Lymphedema