Course 226 – LYMPHEDEMA MANAGEMENT RESEARCH-BASED CERTIFICATION ADVANCED COURSE IN LYMPHEDEMA MANAGEMENT MANUAL LYMPH DRAINAGE LEDUC METHOD

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

COURSE: September 4, 5, 6, 7, 2019

Guest Speaker:

Stanley G. Rockson, M.D.

Allan and Tina Neill Professor of Lymphatic Research and Medicine.

Chief of Consultative Cardiology.

Director, Center for Lymphatic and Venous Disorders.

Stanford University School of Medicine

Falk Cardiovascular Research Center

Stanford, CA 94305

INSTRUCTOR:

Anne-Marie Vaillant-Newman, PT, MA.

Member of the International Society of Lymphology.

Member of the European Group of Lymphology.

Master of Arts from Teachers College Columbia University, New York, NY. Former student of Prof. Leduc with thirty two years of expertise in lymphedema management Leduc method.

DATES AND LOCATION:

September 4, 5, 6, 7, 2019

Stanford University Hospital

300 Pasteur Drive, Stanford, CA 94305

Instructional Level:

The instructional level of this program is Advanced according to the definition of APTA.  This level assumes thorough familiarity with the topic and focuses on advanced techniques, recent advances, and future directions.

Educational Credit

This program was approved for 33.00 contact hours, 3.3 CEUs by the California Physical Therapy Association (CPTA# 19-294)

 Certification:

Certification level II will be received upon successful completion of the course. Completion of this course and the basic or initial course will enable the attendees to take the International Certification in Lymphedema
Management Examination: ICLM Examination

Once they pass the examination and submit a case study, attendees will be ICLM certified.

Course Objectives:

At the end of the 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 & lymphedema.
3. Ability to perform manual lymph drainage and multi-component bandaging addressing lymphedema of the limbs, head and neck and trunk as described by the Leduc school.
4. Understanding of the use of compression devices (Indications & contraindications).
5. Understanding of patients education (self-care, compression garments management, precautions, H.E.P.)
6. Ability to evaluate patients suffering from lymphedema , edema, lipidema and to design a comprehensive plan of care
7. Ability to treat various pathologies showing symptoms of lymphedema or edema, using the techniques of  lymphedema management.
8. Ability to answer most of the questions raised by the patients.
9. Ability to recognize when the intervention of the physician is necessary. (for instance if there is suspicion of DVT)
10. Understanding of the most recent research performed in the field of   treatment of lymphedema.

Hotel Accommodations:

Some rooms are reserved at the
Creekside Inn
3400 El Camino Real
Palo Alto, CA 94306
Tel: 650 493 2411.

To make a reservation please ask for Katie.
The rate will change according to the dates of
your stay. Please make your reservation as soon as possible to benefit from a better rate.

Travel Arrangements:

Southwest Airlines Co. offers service to San Jose and San Francisco Airports.  To book a reservation visit: www.Southwest.com

From San Francisco or San Jose Airports call South & East Bay Shuttle: 800 548 4664 (local) or : 408 225 4444  to go to the Guest House.

Program:

DAILY COURSE SCHEDULE WILL INCLUDE:

Daily course schedule will include:

8:00am: Start

10:15-10:30am or 10:30 – 10:45am: Break

12:00noon-1:00pm: Lunch

3:00-3:15pm: Break

Wednesday, September 4 , 2019

8:00-9:00 am: Medical treatment of breast
cancer.
9:00- 10:00 am: Surgical Treatment of
Lymphedema.
11:00-12:00 noon: “Effect of Physical Activity on
the Lymphatic system of patients with secondary
lymphedema following breast cancer surgery”
after Romain Barbieux, PT, MSc et al
12:00- 1:00 pm: Surgical treatment of breast
cancer. .
10:00 – 11:00 am: Q & A.
1:00 – 2:00 pm: Lunch on your own
2:00-3:00 pm: Cancer Rehabilitation – Anne-
Marie Vaillant-Newman, PT, MA.
3:00- 4:00 pm: Advances in Lymphatic
Research. Professor STANLEY G. ROCKSON,
M.D.
4:00- 5:30 pm– Theory and Lab: Head & Neck
Lymphedema. Manual lymph drainage and
multi-component bandaging . Anne-Marie
Vaillant-Newman, PT, MA PT, MA

Thursday September 5, 2019

8:00-10:15 am: Lab: Treatment of the upper
extremity lymphedema post-mastectomy.
Manual lymph drainage, multi-component bandaging. Theory: Drainage of the lymphedema of the breast.
10:30- 12:00 noon: Lab: Treatment of the
lower extremity lymphedema post prostate
cancer surgery. Manual lymph drainage.
Multi-component bandaging. Theory: manual
lymph drainage and application of compression
to the genital area
3:00-5:00pm: Q & A. Case studies.
5:00-6:00pm: Compression devices.
Presentation. Indications. Contraindications.

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Friday, September 6, 2019.

8:00-9:30 am: Lab: Manual lymph drainage of the upper and multi -component bandaging of the upper extremity.
9:30-10:30am: Cancer risk factors. Cancer treatment: radiotherapy, chemotherapy, hormone therapy. Physical treatment of the consequences of radiotherapy . Cancer rehabilitation.
10:45-12:00noon: Lymphedema in pediatrics. Case studies. Treatment. Education of caregivers. Supportive documentation.
Lab: Manual lymph drainage of the L.E.
1:00- 2:00pm: Documentation. Lab:Measurements. Data analysis. Case studies. Q & A.
2:00-3:45pm: Lab: multi-component bandaging of the U.E.
4:00-5:30pm: International Certification in Lymphedema Management Examination.

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Saturday, September7, 2019

8:00 am-9:30 am: Concomitant Venous Obstruction in Patients with Secondary Lymphedema. Venous edema: pathology, physical treatment. Review symptoms of DVT
9:30-10:15am: Skin care. Wound treatment.
10:30- 12:00 noon: Lymphedema and liposuction surgery: pre and post-operative rehab. care.
1:00- 2:00pm:Prevention of lymphedema..
2:00-3:30pm: Lab: multi-component bandaging of the U.E. & L.E.
3:30- 5:00pm: Review of Dercum’s disease and lipedema. CRPS Type I.Q & A.

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REGISTRATION INFORMATION:

Registration fee includes: pre-course material, tuition, course handout.
Early registration will be accepted until:
July 31, 2019
Regular registration will be applicable after this date until August 15, 2019 after which late registration will apply.
Cancellations and requests for refunds will be accepted until September 4, 2019 minus a $300.00 administrative fee.

Course Fees:

Early registration: $700.00

Regular: $750.00 

Late: $800.00

Register prior to July 10, 2019 and save $100.00.

Please complete the registration form and mail it with a check or money order payable to:

Pacific Therapy Education, Inc.

27475 Ynez Road # 318

Temecula, CA 92591

Tel: 951 347 0362

Fax: 650 898 1771            

www.lymphedemamanagement.com

amvnewman@gmail.com

For credit card payment, please contact us at 951 347 0362.  Thank you.

Confirmation of registration will be mailed with pre-course material.

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