Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD) Certification(Basic & Advanced, Vodder Technique)
 | Course Description:
This 6-day MLD certification course is based on the techniques developed by Dr. Emil Vodder, Ph.D., MT. When skillfully applied, this therapeutic form of soft-tissue mobilization dramatically enhances lymph formation and promotes drainage within the superficial and deep systems of the lymph vascular network. During this course, students will be instructed in anatomy and physiology of the lymphatic system. Basic MLD treatment sequences as well as MLD treatment sequences for mild, medically uncomplicated upper and lower extremity lymphedema will be demonstrated and practiced. Each day will be divided into two sections: theoretical and hands-on application. |
Course Objectives: Participants will be able to: Demonstrate an understanding of the anatomy and the relevant scientific terminology related to the lymphatic system Demonstrate an understanding of the differentiation between the normal and diseased states of the lymphatic system (physiology and pathophysiology of the lymphatic system) Demonstrate an understanding of the indications and contraindications related to the use of MLD Competently perform the techniques of MLD for all body areas Develop appropriate treatment strategies for indications such as post-surgical edema, post-traumatic edema, fibromyalgia, general detoxification and other conditions Competently perform MLD on clients after breast surgery for cancer (clients at risk to develop lymphedema) Competently perform MLD on clients with mild, medically uncomplicated, primary or secondary lymphedema
Please note: This course will not prepare the participant for the Complete Decongestive Therapy (CDT) treatment of lymphedema. Students who are so motivated must take an additional certification training course and meet other requirements of enrollment.
Faculty:
Instructors vary according to location. See faculty page for a complete listing of Klose Training instructors. Class Times:
A total of 45 hours of instruction are provided in this MLD Course, given over a 6-day period. Usual class hours are: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm, Saturday 8:00am-2:00pm. Exact class times will be provided in your confirmation letter. Prerequisites: This course is offered to all: Licensed/Registered Massage Therapists, PT, PTA, OT, COTA, ATC, RN, and MD. *Massage therapists must show proof of completion of a minimum 500 hours training program or be certified through the NCBTMB. Tuition:
The total tuition for the course is $950.00 (includes course manual). A deposit of $300.00 is required at the time of registration and will hold your spot until the total amount is due three (3) weeks prior to the first day of class. $100.00 is non-refundable; no refunds will be given in case of cancellation less than 3 weeks before class. Registration for this course is primarily handled by the course hosting facility. For more information about registering for a particular MLD course, please contact Klose Training at 303-245-0333, or email info@klosetraining.com, or see schedule below. Student Agreement:
The following student agreement must be signed and submitted before the commencement of class. March 19 - 24, 2012 ♦ Toledo (Perrysburgh), Ohio: This course is hosted by and held at the Healing Arts Institute. For more information or to register for this particular course, please contact Debra Keller at 419-874-4496, email: admissions@haiohio.com March 26 - 31, 2012 ♦ Boulder, Colorado: This course is hosted by and held at the Boulder College of Massage Therapy. For more information or to register for this particular course, please visit Boulder College of Massage Therapy's Continuing Education Page or call 303-530-2100. May 21 - 26, 2012 ♦ Little Rock, Arkansas: This course is hosted by and held at TouchPointe Centre. For more information or to register for this particular course, please contact Naomi Hall at 501-660-4220, email: naomi@touchpointecentre.com June 18- 23, 2012 ♦ Santa Fe, New Mexico: This course is hosted by the Peregrine Institute of Oncology Massage and held at the Santa Fe School of Massage. For more information or to register for this particular course, please contact Lonnie Howard at 505-995-9799, email: lonnieh@cybermesa.com June 25- 30, 2012 ♦ Chicago, Illinois: This course is hosted by and held at Cortiva Massage Therapy School- downtown Chicago. For more information or to register for this particular course, please contact Nia Fields at 312-253-3341 or visit Cortiva's continuing education web page (be sure to select Chicago for the location in the search box.) August 13 - 18, 2012 ♦ Santa Fe, New Mexico: This course is hosted by and held at the Santa Fe School of Massage. For more information or to register for this particular course, please contact Lonnie Howard at 505-982-8398, email: lonnie@sfsom.com September 24- 29, 2012 ♦ Chicago, Illinois: This course is hosted by and held at Cortiva Massage Therapy School- downtown Chicago. For more information or to register for this particular course, please contact Nia Fields at 312-253-3341.
Continuing Education Credits (CEUs):
45 Contact hours. CEUs are available for Massage, Physical and Occupational Therapists. Contact hours are approved for LANA recertification. For more information Click Here. Student Testimonials: "Over all, this has been the best CE course of my entire career thus far. I got an excellent balance of hands-on application, lecture, and visuals/diagrams." I am excited to apply these new techniques with certain patients at the cancer clinic where I work." "I have a general massage practice. I will use these techniques to help my clients with certain conditions and also do lighter work for me." Santa Fe, New Mexico - August 2011 "Rene’- without a doubt the best instructor I have experienced in twelve years of CE. Clear, precise, open, friendly & knowledgeable. Review was excellent!"
"The manual and DVD are a life-saver. The instructor was very clear & easy to understand technical subjects."
"I’ve taken CE courses with excellent instructors and information presented, but this one takes the cake for having both an awesome, likeable and knowledgeable instructor- and thorough, repeated information both with lectures and hands on… and a very impressive manual and DVD. That is what other courses are lacking. Thank you!"
"Rene’ is an amazing instructor. Class was very well organized and kept well on track. I would take another class from Rene’ in a second. Thank you!" Santa Fe, New Mexico - June 2011 "Instructor has superior skills for teaching, communicating, empathizing with students. She conveyed the science and hands on information extremely well." (MT) "The passion that radiates from this our instructor during the entire course is awe inspiring. She makes you feel as if you are the only person in the class. Every question to her was handled with the utmost respect and was given ample time to make sure we understood where she was coming from. Any item that we brought up to her, that she wasn’t sure about, (which wasn’t many) she noted them down & said she would try to find more info for us." (MT) Little Rock, Arkansas - May 2011 "This MLD training will be very heplful in both my clinical treatment and oncology massage practice." "I see a lot of post traumatic, post surgical upper extremity orthopedic patients. These techniques will help a great deal!" "I now know the proper protocol in working on someone with lymphedema or those at risk for lymphedema. The information was presented so well and I appreciated the balance of hands on learning with clinical thinking skills." Toledo (Perrysburg), Ohio - March 2011
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