Lymphedema Theoretical Review Online Course | Norton School of Lymphatic Therapy

THEORETICAL REVIEW

This online course series is a complete theoretical review of content covered in the CDT Certification Program offered by the Norton School of Lymphatic Therapy. This course is designed in sections to allow each student to absorb the information at a comfortable pace. It is recommended that all sections be studied to refresh and review the full spectrum of topics where competency is required. If the goal of home study is thorough preparation for the Lymphology Association of North America (LANA^®) Examination^®†, this course series reviews all necessary information. The Theoretical Review program covers the following topics:

lymphatic anatomy
relevant aspects of the integumentary system
the interstitium and connective tissue
lymphatic drainage of the head, neck, upper and lower extremities as well as the trunk and genital regions
physiology of lymphatic fluid formation (Starling’s Equilibrium)
lymph transport, volume, lymphatic loads, mechanical, dynamic, combined insufficiencies, lymph-stasis, protein effects, etiology of edema and its effects
classification of lymphedema, etiology, primary-congenital, non-congenital, hereditary, secondary causes, ISL classification, staging, severity, congenital and acquired disorders
aplasia, hypo/hyperplasia, dysplasia syndromes, Klippel-Trenaunay-Weber Syndrome, Turner syndrome, Noonan's Syndrome, diagnostic tests
etiology of secondary causes, post-cancer therapy, lymphadenectomy, radiation injury, trauma, filariasis, self-induced (factitious)
various associated diagnosis such as lipedema, lipolymphedema, venous edema, chronic venous insufficiency, phlebo-lymphostatic edema, lymphangiosarcoma, myxedema

patient evaluation, history, diet, infections, complaints, psycho-social impact, physical examination, skin changes, appearance, Stemmer Sign
volumetrics, measurements
risk reduction, precautions, lymphedema management
manual lymph drainage principles
indications/contraindications
pneumatic pumps
compression bandaging
the Law of LaPlace
compression therapy indications/contraindications
compression garments
compression classes
knitting methods and material differences
fitting principles, common problems
exercise principles, methods, effects
skin care
patient education, self-care
ADLs
quality of life issues, psycho-social impact, compliance, support groups, community resources, palliative care

Course	Hours^*	Tuition
Anatomy	4.6	$70
Physiology	2.6	$40
Manual Lymph Drainage Theory	2.7	$40
Compression Bandaging	4.2	$65
Compression Garments	2.2	$35
Diagnosis	4.4	$70
Therapy	2.0	$30
Complications of CDT	2.8	$50
Applications of CDT	3.0	$50

All courses are written and narrated by Steve Norton and are followed by an exam based on the course's material content.

^*CEUs are approved for individual courses as well as the entire program.

This program has been recognized for 28.5 Contact Hours by the Lymphology Association of North America (LANA^®) toward satisfying the requirements for LANA^® Recertification.

PLEASE NOTE: The Theoretical Review program is for Certified Lymphedema Therapists only. You will need to complete the CLT Verification form on the next page before proceeding to course registration. Students completing the entire nine-course program will receive a Theoretical Review Certificate of Completion from the Norton School. However, you will need to send us a copy of your original Complete Decongestive Therapy Certificate in order to receive your new Theoretical Review Certificate. You can email your original CDT Certificate to program.director@nortonschool.com or fax it to (866) 681-5349.

What Others Are Saying

"It's been three years since I was certified in lymphedema therapy. Although I have been practicing as a CLT daily, I have not done any theoretical review in that time. Going through this course was like being back in the classroom. It has been tremendously helpful to review it all again!"

K.L., PT - Caldwell, ID

"I took the Norton School course 2 years ago and I've been feeling like I needed to review the fundamentals again. Taking this online course is like hearing Steve lecture in the classroom. I would highly recommend it to any practicing CLT."

S.R., PT - Port Chester, CT

"I took a couple sections to prepare for the LANA exam. I would say it was well worth it, especially the amount of detail covered in the Anatomy area."

A.M., OT - Los Altos, CA

"I was truly impressed with how well Steve's lectures are integrated with the detailed slides. This is a great review tool for any therapist looking to brush up on the foundations of CDT!"

B.G., COTA - Chicago, IL

"I'm so glad there is finally an online resource for lymphedema education! I took several of the sections and found them to be very worthwhile. They have short exams at the end so you can see how well you actually know your stuff!"

C.T., PTA - New York, NY

"It's about time! I've been asking for this for years. I really don't have time to travel to physical course locations, so having this comprehensive program available online is just what I needed. I will definitely recommend that my colleagues take it!"

D.E., PT - Pine Hills, FL

^†Lymphology Association of North America^®, LANA^®, and CLT-LANA^® are registered trademarks of the Lymphology Association of North America^®. The Norton School of Lymphatic Therapy is not associated with the Lymphology Association of North America^® in any way. The Lymphology Association of North America^® has not reviewed, approved, or endorsed the Norton School of Lymphatic Therapy Theoretical Review Course.