The Basic (5 day) or the Basic / Level 1 transition course AND Therapy 1 or the Therapy I / Level 2 transition class must be taken before taking Therapy II & III.
is a prerequisite to this .
These final two courses, which are taught consecutively, are usually in two 5-day segments with a 2-day break between.
Enjoy 15 hours of one-on-one instruction in an intimate and inspiring classroom setting by one of our expert theory instructors. They will guide you through the complexities of working with challenging patients. Theoretical instruction is given by the medical director of the Dr. Vodder School or a physician/lymphologist with many years of experience in lymphology.
An experienced, certified instructor will cover various pathologies with an emphasis on lymphedema treatment in the context of Combined Decongestive Therapy (CDT) in the practical part. Bandaging and specific MLD treatments are also taught.
Students who successfully complete the written and practical exam and can demonstrate competence in techniques, treatment and bandaging may then describe themselves as Vodder-Certified MLD/CDT Therapists.
Class time: 80 hrs (Practical 65 hrs, Theory 15 hrs)
Please come prepared for the Therapy II & III class. Read through your Basic and Therapy I notes, practice and review techniques and sequences using the Basic and Specials Techniques DVDs. If you do not have the DVDs or the Basic Lecture Notes, these are available to purchase. Knowing the treatment sequences learned in Basic and Therapy I will help you tremendously in this class. If possible, practice with someone who has completed the Therapy I class.
If it's been more then 2 years since you took your Therapy I class please contact us.
Required book for the course is
Lymphedema Diagnosis & Therapy book by Horst Weissleder and Christian Schuchhardt
Consent/Disclosure/Waiver Please contact organizer for more accurate information.
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