Basic anatomy, physiology and pathology (lymphedema - primary/secondary/upper and lower extremity) of the lymphatic system; compression therapy (short-stretch bandages, compression stockings and other compression devices); hands-on basic techniques of Manual Lymph Drainage (Vodder Technique) for upper and lower extremity and thorax; application of short-stretch bandages (upper and lower extremity); measurement techniques for compression stockings and other compression devices

Upon completion of the seminar participants will be able to distinguish between edema and lymphedema, evaluate lymphedema patients and design a treatment plan for those patients.
Graduates of this seminar will be able to effectively treat lymphedema patients as well as patients with swellings of other origin (post-traumatic, post-surgical, venous insufficiencies and others) with Manual Lymph Drainage and Complete Decongestive Therapy.

This is not a certification course. Upon completion of this seminar participants will not be able to sit for the National Certification Exam administered by the Lymphology Association of North America (LANA). The minimum hours necessary to sit for the LANA exam is 135. For more information visit LANA's website at (www.clt-lana.org)
Graduates will be able to bill insurance companies for those services. There is a possibility that in the future insurance companies will require that the therapist administering the services for lymphedema management be nationally certified. At this time national certification for lymphedema management is not necessary.

Should a 4-Day Seminar graduate at any time decide to participate in a full (135 hr) certification course given by the Academy of Lymphatic Studies, she/he will receive a 10% discount towards the tuition.

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