RESEARCH-BASED COURSE IN LYMPHEDEMA MANAGEMENT MANUAL LYMPH DRAINAGE LEDUC METHOD

INITIAL COURSE:

Including home study and a 5-day seminar

FACULTY:

INSTRUCTORS:

Anne-Marie VAILLANT-NEWMAN, P.T., M.A.
Member of the International Society of Lymphology
Member of the European Society of Lymphology
Master of Arts, Teacher College – Columbia University, New York, NY
Former student of Professor A. Leduc – 29 years of expertise in Lymphedema Management Leduc method
19 years of experience in teaching Lymphedema Management Leduc method in the United States of America.
Temecula, California.

Maria-Josette MULLINS, P.T.
Director of Rehab. Services at Memorial Hospital Miramar, Florida.
Member of the International Society of Lymphology.
19 years of expertise in Lymphedema Management Leduc method.

DATES AND LOCATION:

April 30- May 1, 2, 3, 4, 2014

Steeplechase Cancer Center
3rd Floor Conference Room
Somerset Medical Center
110 Rehill Avenue
Somerville, NJ 08876 

Instructional Level:

The instructional level of the program is Intermediate according to the definition of APTA. The level of this program assumes that participants have general familiarity with the topic, so the course focuses on increasing understanding and application. Applicants will acquire general familiarity with the topic by reading the pre-course material sent upon confirmation of registration.

Educational Credit:

This program was approved for 51 contact hours, 5.1 CEUs by the California Physical Therapy Association (CPTA # 13-144)

 Certification:

Certification level 1 is received upon successful completion of the post-course tests. After completing the initial and the advanced course, the participants will take the International Certification in Lymphedema Management Examination (ICLM Examination). Participants who pass the ICLM Examination and submit a case study will become ICLM Certified.

Course Objectives:

At the end of this course, participants will demonstrate the:

1. Understanding of the anatomical and physiological concepts underlying lymphedema management.
2. Understanding of the psychological issues raised by cancer and lymphedema.
3. Ability to perform manual lymph drainage (mld) and multi-layered bandaging as described by the Leduc School.
4. Understanding of the use of compression devices.
5. Understanding of patients education (precautions, skin care, compression garment management, home program, lifestyle).
6. Ability to evaluate patients suffering from edema or lymphedema and to design and document comprehensive treatments.
7. Ability to differentiate Chronic Venous Insufficiency and Postphlebitic Syndrome from Lymphedema and Lipedema.
8. Ability to treat patients suffering from lymphedema, venous edema and lipidema.
9. Ability to answer most of the questions raised by patients.
10. Ability to recognize when the intervention of the physician is necessary.

Hotel Accommodations:

The following hotels are located close to Somerset Medical Center:

The Days Inn of Bridgewater 1260 US Route 22 East – Bridgewater, NJ 08807 – Tel: 908 526 9500.

Hyatt House in Bridgewater 530 Route 22 East – Bridgewater, NJ 08807  Tel: 908 725 0800

Marriott Bridgewater 700 Commons Way, Bridgewater, NJ 08807 . Tel: 800 228 9290 & 908 927 9300

 

Call 951 347 0362 if you want to share a hotel room.

Travel Arrangements:

Please, check on-line.

Program:

Every day, the schedule will include:

• 8:00am Start.
• 10:30-10:45am  Break
• 12:00 noon-1:00pm Lunch on your own.
• 3:00-3:15pm Break

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30, 2014

• 8:00-10:30am: Presentation and orientation.  Anatomy and physiology of the lymphatic system. Test 1: Anatomy and physiology of the lymphatic system.    Theoretical approach of manual lymph drainage, multi-component bandaging and compression device treatment.  Research.
• 10:45-12:00 noon-1:00-3:00pm:  Lab: manual lymph drainage applied to the lower extremity (L.E.)
• 3:15-5:00pm: Lab: Manual lymph drainage applied to the upper extremity. (U.E.).
• 5:00-6:00pm: Compression devices: presentation by specialist.

THURSDAY, MAY 1.

• 8:00-10:30am.  Test 2: Theoretical approach to physical treatment of lymphedema.  Research.  Review test 1.  Q & A.
• Evaluation and treatment of the L.E. lymphedema.: inspection, measurements, palpation, precautions, skin care and diet (Research), manual lymph drainage lab.  Exercises addressing the functional impairment generated by L.E. lymphedema.  Documentation.  Medicare requirements.  Coding.  Data analysis.  Measurement for stockings.  Stocking fitting.
• 10:45-12:00 noon: Lab: manual lymph drainage.  Practice on L.E.
• 1:00-3:00pm: Multi-componentbandaging.  Practice on L.E..
• 3:15 – 5:00pm: Treatment of U.E. lymphedema.  Management of post-mastectomy lymphedema: assessment, precautions, skin care, manual lymph drainage lab.  Exercises addressing the functional impairment generated by U.E. lymphedema.  Measurement for sleeves.  Sleeve fitting.
• 5:00-6:00pm: Pathophysiology.

FRIDAY, MAY 2.

• 8:00- 10:30am: Test 3: Physical treatment of lymphedema (continued).  Review of test 2. Q & A.   Lab: manual lymph drainage applied to L.E.
• 10:45- 12:00 noon: Case study: Lab: manual lymph drainage and multi-component bandaging applied to the  L.E.. Exercises.
• 1:00-3:00pm: Case study: Lab: manual lymph drainage and multi-component bandaging of the U.E. and trunk. Exercises
• 3:15-4:00:  Review: L.E. & U.E. manual lymph drainage.  Protocol. Questions. Problem solving.
• 4:00-6:00pm: Pathophysiology.

Saturday, MAY 3.

• 8:00-10:30am:  Review of test 3.  Q & A. Venous edema: Pathophysiology and physical treatment.  Manual techniques.  Exercises.  Precautions.  Life style.  Compression garments addressing the needs of venous insufficiency.  Case study.
• 10:45-12:00 noon-1:00-3:00pm: Review: U.E. manual lymph drainage and multi-component bandaging. Review: Protocol of treatment.
• 3:15-5:15pm: Case study L.E. manual lymph drainage and multi-component bandaging lab.
• 5:15 -6:00pm: Pathophysiology: Case studies.

sunday, may 4.

• 8:00 – 9:00am: Theory: treatment of genital and breast lymphedema
• 9:00 – 10: 15am:  Lymphedema management applied to pediatrics.  Case studies.
• 10:30 – 12:00noon: Lymphedema of head and neck.  Manual lymph drainage and  multi-component bandaging of the U.E.
• 1:00 – 3:00pm: A complex case: manual lymph drainage , multi-component bandaging of the L.E.
• 3:00 – 4:00pm: Q & A.

Note:  For lab practice, participants should bring appropriate clothing, such as shorts, tank top or bathing suit.

 

Registration Information:

Conference Fees:

• Early Registration: $750.00 (Until 04/01/2014)
• Regular Registration: $800.00 (Until 04/18/2014)
• Late Registration: $850.00 (After 04/18/2014)

Fee includes: tuition, course handout, and bandaging kit.

Register prior to 01/31/14 and benefit from a $100.00 discount.

Attendees registering for both the Initial Course and the Advanced Course will be entitled to a $300.00 reduction of the tuition of the Advanced Course.

Cancellations and requests for refund will be accepted until April 30, 2014 minus a $300.00 administrative fee.

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“I enjoyed the course. I feel prepared to practice in clinic.”
“It was great!”
“Very comprehensive, detail oriented. Lots of information! Very approachable instructor.”
“Very educational and hands-on.”
“Very informative. Knowledgeable teacher.”
“Very informative, well presented, very helpful for my profession.
“Great initial and practice education on the Leduc method on lymphedema treatment.”
“Your course was so informative. You are a great instructor. It was both an honor and a pleasure to meet you. I cannot wait to apply what I learned!”
“You have been so patient, very good to us. I have learned so much more than I ever have in 5 days.”
“It was a pleasure having you as an instructor. You are very passionate about what you do and have made lymphedema exciting and fun.”
“These past 5 days have been such a pleasure to spend with you and our classmates. Thank you so much for all your knowledge and instruction!”