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Join Ruth Werner and Megan Belanger for a fascinating look at the underrated lymphatic system, with special emphasis on its structures and functions. Learn the vital role each of the system’s components plays, including lymph, lymphangions, nodes, trunks, ducts, and the cisterna chyli. We’ll also take an in-depth look at multiple lymphatic-related pathologies, including lymphangitis, lymphadenopathy, lymphoma, cardiovascular and traumatic edema, and lymphedema. This course was featured during the 2022 ABMP CE Summit: Lymph.
Join Ruth Werner and Megan Belanger for a fascinating look at the underrated lymphatic system, with special emphasis on its structures and functions. Learn the vital role each of the system’s components plays, including lymph, lymphangions, nodes, trunks, ducts, and the cisterna chyli. We’ll also take an in-depth look at multiple lymphatic-related pathologies, including lymphangitis, lymphadenopathy, lymphoma, cardiovascular and traumatic edema, and lymphedema.
This online massage therapy CE course is available to you on demand to access, learn, and earn CE whenever and wherever it’s most convenient for you!
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Q: Is this CE course approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB) for CE credit?
A: Yes! All of the courses are approved under ABMP’s NCBTMB Approved Provider account (451086-09).
Q: How do I earn a CE certificate for this video-based course?
A: After you complete the webinar video, a quiz will appear on the page. Earn a CE certificate by scoring 70% or higher on the course quiz.
Q: Can I earn a CE certificate for this course more than once?
A: Learners can earn one CE certificate for each course.
Q: How do I access my CE certificates?
A: CE certificates are available on your “My CE Transcripts” page and on the course page. Visit your “My CE Transcript” page by clicking “My CE” on the navigation bar at the top of your screen.
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Having viewed the online massage therapy CE course, participants will be able to:
- List the components of the lymphatic system.
- Describe the flow of lymphatic fluid in the body.
- Describe the importance of lymphatic flow to a person’s health.
- Describe the lymphatic system’s role in edema.
- Identify at least three pathologies of the lymphatic system.
- Define lymphedema and its effects on clients.
- Interstitial fluid
- Lymphatic system overview
- Lymph
- Lymphatic vessels: initial vessels, precollectors, collecting vessels, trunks, ducts
- Other lymphatic structures: nodes, spleen, tonsils, adenoids, bone marrow, thymus, Peyer’s patches, appendix
- Lymphatic system function: formation of lymph, uptake, flow, external pumps
- Watersheds and lymphotomes
- Pathologies: lymphangitis, lymphadenopathy, lymphoma, edema, lymphedema
"This course was clearly communicated and a deeper-than-surface dive into the workings of the lymphatic system.:
"Super informative and comprehensive course that helped me understand the lymph system quite thoroughly in many ways I didn't understand. It was engaging and had great slides and quality audio. Thank you!"
"Thank you so very much Ruth and Megan for an absolutely fabulous presentation. You made it easy to understand!"