Complete Lymphedema Certification Course (MLD & CDT) (135 hours)

Academy of Lymphatic Studies

Format(s):   Live Seminars
Discipline(s):   Physical Therapy / Occupational Therapy
Contact Hours:   135
Registration Fee:   $3150.00

Objectives

Each course participant will be trained in the four components of Complete Decongestive Therapy (CDT)* and the management of lymphedema affecting a variety of peripheral body parts - upper and lower extremities, head and neck, exterior genitalia, trunkal swelling, pediatric lymphedema, post-surgical and post-traumatic swelling, lymphedema caused by chronic venous insufficiencies and other pathologies, lipedema and more. Upon completion of this course participants will be able to differentiate between a variety of peripheral edemas and understand the medical indications and contraindications of CDT. Furthermore the therapist will be able to establish a treatment plan for individuals with chronic extremity lymphedema and other conditions and perform the treatment accordingly.

Target Audience

PT's, PTA's, OT's, COTA's, MT's

Confirmation Notes

CEU's are available. Each state and profession is different, so please contact our Admissions Department for more detailed information regarding CEU approvals.
The Accelerated Hybrid Online Program (AHOP) meets the educational pre-requisites to complete the Lymphology Association of North America (LANA®) certification (for more information visit www.clt-lana.org). Academy of Lymphatic Studies is an approved provider for AOTA and NCBTMB.
Upon receiving your deposit, a confirmation package containing the course book and home study materials will be sent to you. The confirmation package will also contain information regarding the location of the course and any relevant travel and hotel information.
In preparation for the class you must complete the 45-hour home study and take all of the exams. The home study must be completed at least 2 days prior to the start of the course.

Agenda

Class Topics:

Anatomy, physiology and pathology of the lymphatic system
Basic and advanced techniques of MLD and CDT
Treatment of primary and secondary lymphedema as well as related conditions
Treatment of pediatric lymphedema, head/neck and genital lymphedema
Lymphedema bandaging techniques for upper and lower extremities
Decongestive exercises for lymphedema patients
Measuring techniques for edema (volumetric and circumferential)
Measuring techniques for compression garments (with certification) - JUZO, Elvarex
Home maintenance and self-treatment for lymphedema patients
Hygienic skin and nail care for lymphedema
Indications and contraindications for MLD and CDT
Billing issues for lymphedema therapy
Marketing issues for lymphedema therapists
Up-to-date teaching tools and technologies are used during the course. ACOLS provides free support of graduates (consulting services, therapist resource listing and more). Educational tools are available for participants (slides, CD-ROMS, posters). ACOLS periodically offers advanced and review classes.

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Secondary lymphedema is often caused by trauma to the lymphatic system, such as surgery, injury, scarring, infection and radiation therapy. Post-mastectomy lymphedema of the upper extremity caused by breast cancer treatment is very common in the United States.
Another cause for lymphedema is malformations of the lymphatic system (primary lymphedema). In such cases the swelling may appear after simple accidents such as sports injuries, which can suddenly overload the lymphatic system.
Due to overwhelming student demand, we have changed our traditional two week certification course format to the Accelerated Hybrid Online Program (AHOP). The Accelerated Hybrid Online Program (AHOP) allows students to become fully certified in Complete Decongestive Therapy using a dynamic combination of Home Study/Online lessons and student-centered classroom sessions.
The Complete Lymphedema Certification Course consists of 135 hours. Students will first complete a 45-hour Home Study Program, followed by the 90-hour class for their live lecture and hands-on instruction. The classroom time is taught over 9 consecutive days. It requires only 5 working days and 2 weekends to complete. Participants can also split the course, attending the first 5 days, then returning within 6 months to finish the last 4 days of the course.