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

INITIAL COURSE

(Home Study + 4-day Seminar)

GUEST SPEAKER:

Stanley G. Rockson, M.D.

Stanford University School of Medicine

Stanford, California

 

INSTRUCTORS:

Anne-Marie VAILLANT-NEWMAN, P.T., M.A. 

Temecula, California.

Maria-Josette MULLINS, P.T.

Pembroke Pines, Florida

DATES AND LOCATION:

April 24, 25, 26, 27, 2012

Steeplechase Cancer Center

Somerset Medical Center

110 Rehill Avenue

Somerville, NJ 08876

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.

 

  Educational Credit:

This program has been approved for 45 contact hours, 4.5 CEUs by the California Physical Therapy Association (CPTA#11-493)
    

  Course Objectives:

At the end of this course, participants will demonstrate:
  1. Understanding of the anatomical and physiological concepts underlying lymphedema management.
  2. The ability to perform manual lymph drainage (mld) and multi-layered bandaging as described by the Leduc School.
  3. Understanding of patients education (precautions, skin care etc.) 
  4. Understanding of the use of compression devices.
  5. The ability to evaluate patients suffering from edema or lymphedema and to design and document comprehensive treatments.
  6. The ability to treat patients suffering from lymphedema and venous edema.
  7. The ability to answer most of the questions raised by patients.
  8. The ability to recognize when the intervention of the physician is necessary.

 

  Hotel Accommodations:

A group of rooms is held at the Marriott Bridgewater , 700 Commons Way, Bridgewater, NJ 08807 at the rate of $149.00 + tax.  Cut-off date: March 23, 2012.  After this date, reservations will be accepted on a space and rate availability basis.  To make a reservation, call:1 800 228 9290 or 1 908 927 9300 and refer to: "Pacific Therapy Education" to get the special rate.

The Days Inn at Bridgewater, 908 526 9500, has a rate around $59.49 + tax. 

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

  Faculty

Guest Speaker:

        - Stanley G. Rockson, M.D.

  • Allan and Tina Neill Professor of Lymphatic Research and Medicine
  • Associate Professor of Medicine
  • Chief of Consultative Cardiology
  • Director, Stanford Program for Lymphatic and Venous Disorders
  • Falk Cardiovascular Research Center.  Stanford University School of Medicine,  Stanford, California.

 

INSTRUCTORS:

        - Anne-Marie Vaillant Newman, P.T., M.A.              

  • Member of the International Society of Lymphology
  • Member of the European Group of Lymphology
  • Master of Arts, Teachers College-Columbia University, New York, NY. 
  • Former student of Professor A. Leduc.
  • Twenty seven years of expertise in lymphedema management Leduc method.
  • 17 years of experience in teaching Lymphedema Management Leduc method in the United States of America.

    - Maria Josette Mullins, P.T.

  • Director, Rehab Services Department.  Memorial Hospital Pembroke Pines, Florida

  • Member of the International Society of Lymphology.  16 years of experience in Lymphedema Management Leduc method.

 

 

  

 
 


 

   Program:

         Every day, the schedule will include:

  • 8:00am: Start.
  • 10:30-10:45am:  Break
  • 12:00noon:  Lunch 
  • 3:00-3:15pm: Break

 Tuesday, April 24, 2012.

  • 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 to manual lymph drainage, multi-layered bandaging and compression device treatment.  Research. 
  • 1:00-3:00pm: Lab: manual lymph drainage applied to the lower extremity (L.E.)
  • 3:15-4:30pm: Lab: manual lymph drainage applied to the upper extremity (U.E.)
  • 4:30-6:00pm: Pathophysiology.

  Wednesday, April 25.

  • 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, 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.
  • 10:45-12:00noon: Lab: manual lymph drainage practice on L.E.
  • 1:00-3:00pm: multi-layered bandaging: practice on L.E.
  • 3:15-5:00pm: Treatment of U.E. lymphedema.  Post-mastectomy lymphedema management.: assessment, precautions, skin care, diet, manual lymph drainage lab.  Exercises addressing the functional impairment generated by U.E. lymphedema.  Documentation.  Coding.  Measurement techniques for sleeves.  Sleeve fitting.
  • 5:00-6:00pm: Pathophysiology.  Q & A.

   Thursday, April 26.

  • 8:00-10:30am: Test 3: Physical treatment of lymphedema (cont'ed) .  Review test 2.  Q& A. Lab: manual lymph drainage applied to L.E.
  • 10:45-12:00noon: Case study: Lab: manual lymph drainage and multi-layered bandaging of the L.E..  Exercises. 
  • 1:00-3:00pm: Case study: Lab: manual lymph drainage and multi-layered bandaging of the U.E. and trunk.  Exercises.
  • 3:15-4:00pm: Review: L.E. & U.E. manual lymph drainage.  Protocol.
  • 4:00-5:00pm: Questions .  Problem solving. Theory: Genital lymphedema.  Breast lymphedema. Lymphedema management: application to pediatrics.  Case studies.

   Friday, April 27.

  • 8:00-9:30am: Test 3: review.  Q & A Venous edema: pathophysiology & physical treatment.  Manual techniques.  Exercises.  Precautions.  Life style.  Compression garments addressing the needs of venous insufficiency.  Case study.
  • 9:30-10:30am Progress in Lymphatic Research.  Stanley G. Rockson, M.D.
  • 10:45-12:00noon: Head and neck lymphedema.  Lab: manual lymph drainage addressing facial lymphedema.
  • 1:00-3:00pm: Case study U.E. Lab: manual lymph drainage and multi-layered bandaging.
  • 3:15-4:00pm: Review: U.E. and L.E. multi-layered bandaging.
  • Review: Protocol of treatment.
  • 4:00-5:00pm: Presentation of compression devices and compression garments by specialists.  Reimbursement issues.

Note: For lab. practice, participants should bring appropriate clothing such as shorts, tank tops or bathing suits.

 

Registration Information:

    Conference Fees:   

    Early Registration: $800.00 (Until 03.26.12)

   Regular Registration: $850.00 (Until 04.16.12)
   
    Late Registration: $900.00 (After 04.16.12)

Fee includes: tuition, course handout and bandaging kit.

Cancellations and requests for refund will be accepted until April 24, 2012 minus a $300.00 administrative fee.

Register prior to January 21, 2012 and benefit from a $100.00 discount.

There are three ways to register through the Registration page:
 
1. Online registration:   entails filling out the electronic form contained in the Registration page.  This method guarantees receipt of your information within 12 hours, however, a check or money order will still have to be received in order to complete your registration.

2. The second way to register for the course is by printing the manual fill-out form page, filling out the information requested on it and mailing it with a check or money order enclosed. 

3. The third alternative is meant for use if you are experiencing problems in registering through the other two methods,  we will be happy to accept your information in the form of a note (typed or clearly written) sent in with your payment. In order to register you we need the following information:
Your Name, Home Address, your Phone and Fax numbers, your Facility's Address, its Phone and Fax number. Your title: PT, OTR...and License number.