Instruction blends the lymphedema skill set with wound care strategy, keeping the instruction relevant to the lymphedema clinic. Case studies, videos, and exercises in clinical decision-making are included to help prepare the student for real cases.

This course presents a practical review of techniques considered essential to the skillful application of Complete Decongestive Therapy. During this two-day venue participants will complete each of the Manual Lymph Drainage lessons precisely as taught at the time of initial certification. Essential upper and lower extremity bandaging lessons will also be reviewed with time for lab practice and instructor assessment. Review of practical skills required for successful lymphedema management promote and improve therapist competency and clinical outcomes by reinforcing the quality and delivery of each technique for maximum therapeutic benefit. Conversely, techniques which have deviated from the core principles will not be supported by sound physiologic rationale or provide the desired effects, and in fact may prove counter-therapeutic. This course strives to reacquaint Certified Lymphedema Therapists with empirically supported rationale via expert instruction to improve clinical efficacy and maximize outcomes.

CLTs are confident about the successful management of the lymphedema, but less so for concomitant wounds. As professionals, CLTs must approach these cases with knowledge and skill since each patient deserves the best possible outcome regardless of the complexity.

Instruction blends the lymphedema skill set with wound care strategy, keeping the instruction relevant to the lymphedema clinic. Case studies, videos, and exercises in clinical decision-making are included to help prepare the student for real cases.

The tuition for the Full CDT Certification Course is $3,300. A deposit of $900 is required at the time of registration and will hold a spot in the course until the remaining balance is received no later than two (2) weeks prior to the first day of class.

Head and Neck Lymphedema (HNL) is a devastating condition that frequently follows surgery or radiation for the treatment of head and neck cancer.

Norton School online courses offer greater course variety, lower costs to the student, and far greater flexibility – courses can be taken anytime, anywhere. Additionally, because students have access to course content for a month after registration, they are able to review what they have learned as many times as they want, something that would be nearly impossible with the physical classroom format.