What is the difference between the complete certification courses (135 hours) and the 4-day lymphedema management seminars (31 hours)?
The certification courses cover the entire spectrum of lymphedema management. Course work includes the anatomy, physiology and pathology of the lymphatic system, to include primary and secondary lymphedema on the upper and lower extremities (uncomplicated and with complications), the face, exterior genitalia, pediatric lymphedema, as well as other conditions, which can be treated successfully with CDT, such as chronic venous insufficiencies (CVI), lipedema, reflex sympathetic dystrophy (RSD), post-traumatic and post-surgical swellings, inflammatory rheumatism, fibromyalgia, migraine, and many more. The application of basic and advanced techniques of MLD, as well as basic and advanced techniques of bandaging is part of these courses. Certification in the measurement of compression garments, evaluation techniques, billing and marketing issues are covered. Successful completion of a final written and hands-on exam is necessary to achieve certification status. Upon completion of this certi
