Edema Courses
WHAT WE TEACH
Evaluation and treatment of lymphedema and other peripheral edemas:
venous edema, peri-wound edema, chronic venous insufficiency, post-op and post traumatic edemas, vascular malformations
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Comprehensive lymphedema training
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Provides individual attention, with small class size
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Incorporates the latest research on the lymphatic system and effective treatment techniques
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Gives the opportunity to practice with actual patients
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Includes training in compression garment fitting
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Extensive evaluation techniques, functional outcome measures with G-codes
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Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD), decongestive exercises, skin care, home programs, and demonstration of various compression devices and more
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Science of compression emphasized with compression bandaging
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Deals with all body parts for a variety of etiologies and co-morbidities
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Emphasizes problem solving
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Taught by Andrea Brennan, OTD, OTR/L, CLT-LANA, CI-CS, WCC, an experienced instructor who is also a hands-on therapis since 1978. Dr, Brennan received her Post-Professional Doctor of Occupational Therapy in 2012 and has been practicing lymphedema exclusivelysince 1978.
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Extensive course notes, a programmed calculator, posters of the lymphatic system and bandaging materials
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Includes pre-course reading material and text
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Offers follow-up consultations and mentoring by phone and/or email
Casley-Smith:The Australian Method
Comprehensive Certification Course