Each class starts on Saturdays 8:00 am and ends Tuesdays 12:00 noon, the schedule includes:
Saturday
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08:00 - 10:00 |
Introduction in the anatomy of the lymphatic system |
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10:00 - 10:15 |
Break |
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10:15 - 12:00 |
Anatomy of the lymphatic system |
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12:00 - 1:00 |
Lunch break |
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1:00 - 3:00 |
Physiology and pathology of the lymphatic system (primary & secondary lymphedema) |
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3:00 - 3:15 |
Break |
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3:15 - 6:00 |
MLD lab |
Sunday
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08:00 - 10:00 |
Introduction in the current treatment techniques, precautions |
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10:00 - 10:15 |
Break |
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10:15 - 12:00 |
MLD lab. for the upper extremity |
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12:00 - 1:00 |
Lunch break |
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1:00 - 3:00 |
MLD lab. for the upper extremity |
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3:00 - 3:15 |
Break |
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3:15 - 6:00 |
MLD lab. for the lower extremity |
Monday
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08:00 - 10:00 |
Skin care, diet, sports activities, evaluation, presentation & materials required for multi-layered bandages |
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10:00 - 10:15 |
Break |
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10:15 - 12:00 |
MLD lab. for the lower extremity |
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12:00 - 1:00 |
Lunch break |
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1:00 - 3:00 |
MLD lab. for the lower/upper extremity |
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3:00 - 3:15 |
Break |
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3:15 - 6:00 |
MLD lab. for the upper extremity |
Tuesday
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08:00 - 10:00 |
Presentation of compression garments (sleeves & stockings) and other devices (CircAid) |
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10:00 - 10:15 |
Break |
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10:15 - 12:00 |
Measurement techniques for compression garments |
CEU's are available through the FPTA.
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