RESEARCH-BASED CERTIFICATION INITIAL COURSE IN LYMPHEDEMA MANAGEMENT  LEDUC METHOD

INITIAL COURSE:

Including home study and a 5-day seminar

FACULTY:
GUEST SPEAKER:

Stanley G. ROCKSON, M.D. Chief of Consultative Cardiology
Chief of Consultative Cardiology

Allan and Tina Neill Professor of Lymphatic Research and Medicine
Professor of Medicine
Director, Center for Venous and Lymphatic Disorders
Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California.

INSTRUCTOR:

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 – 30 years of expertise in Lymphedema Management Leduc method
20 years of experience in teaching Lymphedema Management Leduc method in the United States of America.
Temecula, California.

DATES AND LOCATION:

October 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 2015
Robert Wood Johnson Fitness & Wellness Center
100, Kirk Patrick Street
New Brunswick, NJ 08901

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.

 Certification:

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

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-component bandaging as described by the Leduc School.
4. Understanding of the use of compression devices. (indications and contraindications)
5. Understanding of patients education (precautions, skin care, compression garment management, home program, lifestyle).
6. Ability to evaluate patients suffering from lymphedema or venous edema and to design and document comprehensive plans of care.
7. Ability to differentiate Chronic Venous Insufficiency and Post-Phlebitic Syndrome from Lymphedema and Lipedema.
8. Ability to treat patients suffering from lymphedema, venous edema and lipidema and to recognize signs of Deep Venous Thrombosis.
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 Heldrich Hotel  10 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick is at a walking distance from the RWJ Fitness & Wellness Center.  The special rate, for Robert Wood Johnson, is: $169.00 + tax.

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

Travel Arrangements:

The closest airport to the facility is: Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR).

To go from the airport to the hotel you may use Elite Limo 732 978 4444; their rate is $79.00 for credit card payment, $75.00 when you pay cash.

 

Program:

Every day, the schedule will include:

• 7:00 Start.
• 9:30-19:45am  Break
• 12:00 noon-1:00pm Lunch on your own.
• 2:00-2:15pm Break
• The course will end at 4:30pm every day but Friday Oct. 30

Monday, October 26, 2015

• 7:00-9:30am: Presentation and orientation.  Anatomy and physiology of the lymphatic system. Test1:  Anatomy and physiology of the lymphatic system.    Theoretical approach of manual lymph drainage, multi-layered bandaging and compression device treatment.  Research.
• 9:45-12:00 noon-1:00-2:00pm:  Lab: manual lymph drainage applied to the lower extremity (L.E.)
• 2:15-4:30pm: Lab: Manual lymph drainage applied to the upper extremity. (U.E.)

Tuesday, October 27

• 7:00-9:30am.  Test 2: Theoretical approach to physical treatment of lymphedema.  Research.  Review test 1.  Q & A.
• Lab: 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.
• 9:45-11:00 noon: Lab: manual lymph drainage.  Practice on L.E.
• 11:00-12:00pm: Lab: Multi-component bandaging.  Practice on L.E.
• 1:00- 2:00pm: Pathophysiology.
• 2:15 – 4:30pm: Treatment of U.E. lymphedema.  Management of post-mastectomy lymphedema: assessment, precautions, skin care, lab.: manual lymph drainage .  Exercises addressing the functional impairment generated by U.E. lymphedema.  Measurement for sleeves.  Sleeve fitting.

Wednesday, October 28

• 7:00- 9:30am: Test 3: Physical treatment of lymphedema (continued).  Review of test 2. Q & A.   Lab: manual lymph drainage applied to L.E.
• 9:45- 11:00 noon: Case study: Lab: manual lymph drainage and multi-component bandaging applied to the  L.E.
• 11:00-12:00pm – 1:00- 2:0opm: Case study: Lab: manual lymph drainage and multi-component bandaging of the U.E. and trunk. Exercises
• 2:15-3:00:  Review: L.E. & U.E. manual lymph drainage.  Protocol. Questions. Problem solving.
• 3:00-4:30pm: Pathophysiology.

Thursday, October 29

• 7:00-9:30am:.  Review of test 3.  Q & A. Venous edema: Pathophysiology and physical treatment. Lab: Manual techniques.  Exercises.  Precautions.  Life style.  Compression garments addressing the needs of venous insufficiency.  Case study.
• 9:45-12:00 noon-1:00-2:00pm: Review: Lab: U.E. manual lymph drainage and multi-component bandaging.
• Review: Protocol of treatment.
• 2:15-4:30pm Case study L.E. manual lymph drainage and multi-component bandaging.

Friday, October 30

• 7:00 – 8:00am: Theory: treatment of genital lymphedema nad breast lymphedema.
• 8:00-9:15 am – Lymphedema Management applied to pediatrics.  Case studies.
• 9:30 – 11:00am: Lymphedema of head and neck.  Theory and practice.
• Lab: treatment : manual lymph drainage and multi-component bandaging of the U.E.
• 11:00 – 12:noon:Pathophysiology.  Case studies.
• 1:00- 2:00pm: Treatment of lipidema and Dercum’s disease.  Lab.
• 2:00-4:00pm: Complex cases. 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 10/01/2015)
• Regular Registration: $800.00 (Until 10/15/2015)
• Late Registration: $850.00 (After 10/15/2015)

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

Register prior to 08/01/2015 and benefit from a $100.00 discount.

Cancellations and requests for refund will be accepted until October 26, 2015 minus a $300.00 administrative fee.

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“First of all thank you for your patience in teaching us. I don’t think I ever met an instructor as nice and approachable as you are.”
“Mrs. Vaillant-Newman is a very patient and kind instructor with many years of experience. Good resource of information.”
“Multiple articles were referenced to provide evidence.”
“Repetitions during lab were helpful for manual techniques. Teacher’s ability to assess everyone skills was great.”
“Anne-Marie is extremely knowledgeable and intelligent. The material presented can be very complicated but I felt as Anne-Marie has given me enough knowledge to begin treating patients with lymphedema.”
“I feel that generally the course was very informative. I feel confident that with practice and actual patient experience, it will help me develop the skills I have learned from the course.”
“Presentation was very informative with results of MLD (manual lymph drainage) + MCB (multi-component bandaging)on subjects.”
“Overall, the course was very helpful. Anne is very patient and very accommodating to assist everyone to have a full understanding of the course.”
“I am extremely pleased to have taken this course and will be seeking to take level II in the future.”
“Professor shows passion for the subject.”
“Anne-Marie, you are great and I can relate to your “old school” way of treating patients. We always have to go back to basics and make better focus on patients. I highly regard you for your experience and dedication as well as high level of respect for your teachers (Leduc & Rockson). I look forward to using your method right away and make a difference (as I always do) with my patients’lives.”