Norton School of Lymphatic Therapy
INTRODUCTION TO LYMPHEDEMA THERAPY
This online introductory course is offered for the professional seeking clear and concise information regarding current treatment methods for lymphedema and career opportunities within the field. Following this introduction to the International Gold Standard treatment method known as Complete Decongestive Therapy (CDT), students will be better prepared to assess the value of more comprehensive certification training with respect to their individual goals for professional advancement.
Lymphedema management requires complete and thorough training in the methods of Complete Decongestive Therapy (CDT). As a disease process lymphedema is the most difficult and challenging of the known edema conditions to remedy. Persons with lymphedema often present to healthcare professionals as medically complex due to concomitant conditions and disease histories. This course will provide an introduction to the following topics:
SECTIONS
1.  Anatomy
2.  Physiology
3.  Manual Lymph Drainage Theory
4.  Compression Bandaging
5.  Compression Garments
6.  Diagnosis
7.  Therapy
Course Tuition: $300
Now $250 Until 3/31!
Continuing Education Hours: 15.5*
All courses are written and narrated by Steve Norton.
*Continuing Education Hours are approved through multiple state PTAs and the AOTA.
CERTIFICATION COURSE CREDIT: Students who successfully complete the introductory course can apply the entire REGULAR tuition of $300 toward any future Norton School CDT Certification Course.
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