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

INITIAL COURSE:

Including home study and a 5-day seminar

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

DATES AND LOCATION:

September 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 2014

Bay Club Hotel and Marina
2131 Shelter Island Drive
San Diego, CA 92106 

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:

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.
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 plans of care.
7. Ability to differentiate Chronic Venous Insufficiency 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:

A group of rooms is held at the Bay Club Hotel and Marina 2131 Shelter Island Drive – San Diego, CA 92106 at the discount rate of $119.00 (Breakfast, Parking & Airport Shuttle, from 5:00 am to 10:00 pm, included.)

Cut-off date: August 14, 2014.  After this date, reservations will be provided on a space availability basis.  If the group rate is not available after the cut-off date, the prevailing rack rates will apply.

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

Travel Arrangements:

The Bay Club Hotel and Marina has a free shuttle service to and from San Diego Airport from 5:00 am to 10:00 pm.

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, SEPTEMBER 3, 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-layered 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: Pathophysiology.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4.

• 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.  Measurements for stockings.  Stocking fitting.
• 10:45-12:00 noon: Lab: manual lymph drainage.  Practice on L.E.
• 1:00-3:00 pm: Multi-component bandaging.  Practice on L.E..
• 3:15 – 5:00 pm: 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  techniques for sleeves.  Sleeve fitting.
• 5:00-6:00pm: Pathophysiology.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 5.

• 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
• 3:15-5:00:  Review: L.E. & U.E. manual lymph drainage.  Protocol. Questions. Problem solving.  Q & A. 
• 5:00-6:00pm: Pathophysiology.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 6.

• 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 lab
• 3:15-5:15pm: Case study L.E. manual lymph drainage and multi-component bandaging lab.
• 5:15-6:00 pm: Pathophysiology.  Case studies.

Sunday, SEPTEMBER 7.

• 8:00-9:00 am: Theory: treatment of genital lymphedema and breast lymphedema.
• 9:00-10:15 am: Lymphedema management applied to pediatrics.  Case studies.
• 10:30-12:00 noon: Lymphedema of head and neck.  Treatment: manual lymph drainage, multi-component bandaging.
• 1:00-3:00 pm: Treatment of lipidema and Dercum’s disease.
• 3:15-4:00 pm: 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: $850.00 (Until 08/03/2014)
• Regular Registration: $900.00 (Until 08/26/2014)
• Late Registration: $950.00 (After 08/26/2014)

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

Register prior to 07/14/2014 and benefit from a $100.00 discount.

Cancellations and requests for refund will be accepted until September 3, 2014 minus a $300.00 administrative fee.

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