Classification of Venous and Lymphatic Disorders

Course Overview

This presentation provides a comprehensive review of current classification systems used in the evaluation and management of venous disorders and lower extremity edema. The program will also review the clinical features and staging of chronic venous insufficiency, lymphedema, and lipedema, including characteristic skin and soft tissue changes. Emphasis will be placed on utilizing standardized classification systems to improve diagnostic accuracy, documentation, treatment planning, and longitudinal assessment of therapeutic outcomes in patients with venous and lymphatic disorders.

Learning Objectives

Differentiate the major classification systems used in venous disease evaluation.

Apply the revised CEAP classification system to the clinical assessment and documentation of chronic venous insufficiency, recurrent venous disease, and venous ulceration.

Distinguish venous edema, lymphedema, and lipedema based on clinical presentation, staging characteristics, and associated skin and soft tissue findings in order to guide appropriate management strategies.

Components

This course provides for 0.3 CME

Estimated time to complete the activity - The program will take approximately 20 minutes to complete

The course was originally released in 2026

There is a post assessment quiz and a survey at the end of the event. A score of 76% or better is required to pass the course


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About the Speaker

Allen Jacobs, DPM

Dr. Jacobs is a 1973 Summa Cum Laude graduate of the Pennsylvania College of Podiatric Medicine. He completed his residency in surgery at Monsignor Clement Kern Hospital, for special surgery in Warren, Michigan in 1975. Dr. Jacobs is a board certified in reconstructive surgery of the foot and ankle by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery and is a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. For 25 years, Dr. Jacobs served as a Director of Podiatric Surgical Residency Training; and has also served as a contributing editor to the Journal of Foot Surgery, Podiatry Today, Foot and Ankle Quarterly and Clinics in Pediatric Medicine and Surgery. Additionally, Dr. Jacobs has served as the Scientific Chairman of the American Podiatric Medical Association, The Missouri Podiatry Society, and on the Journal Management Committee of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgery. He was the first podiatrist to receive the rank of Fellow by Temple University. He was voted a Lifetime Achievement Award and to The Podiatry Hall of Fame. He has received numerous awards from the APMA and ACFAS for his dedication to podiatry and pediatric education, as well as recognition from the governors of Missouri, Arkansas and Massachusetts. He has published over 80 scientific articles in various textbooks and has presented over 1000 papers at pediatric and medical society meetings. He is nationally recognized author, researcher and a noted authority of surgery of the foot.

Compliance Statement

In accordance with the Council on Podiatric Medical Education's Standards and Requirements for Approval of Providers of Continuing Education in Podiatric Medicine, any relevant financial relationships with commercial interests of faculty, planning committee, or any others who have influence over the content of this educational activity must be disclosed to program participants. Neither the speaker nor the planning committee have any commercial interests to disclose. No commercial interest provided financial support for this educational activity. CME Online is approved by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education as a provider of continuing education in podiatric medicine. CME Online has approved this activity for a maximum of 0.3 continuing education contact hours.

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Classification of Venous and Lymphatic Disorders - Allen Jacobs, DPM