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Training Programs

Last updated 05.15.2007

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LEGEND FOR TRAINING PROGRAM CODES

Program Codes (indicate what is covered in the program):

C - Complete Program (manual lymph drainage, bandaging, garment review, exercise, diet/nutrition, skin care)

P - Use of pumps reviewed

A - Additional types of compression garments/devices reviewed

Student Codes (indicate who is eligible to attend the course):

D - Doctors (M.D.)

N - Nurses

NP - Nurse Practioners

P - Physical Therapists

PTA - Physical Therapist Assistants

PA - Physician Assistants

O - Occupational Therapists

OTA - Occupational Therapist Assistants

ATC - Athletic Trainers Certified

M - Massage Therapists (Note: Massage therapists should contact the school for minimum practical hours, and experience required to attend this course.)

Lymphedema Therapist Training Programs

Academy of Lymphatic Studies [A]

Home Office : Sebastian, FL

Telephone : 772-589-3355

Fax : 772-589-0306

E-mail : academy@acols.com

Director : Joachim E. Zuther, CI

Medical Director: Michael King, MD, FACP, FACC

Course Length : 135 hours(+), 14 days

Classes Held : Across the U.S.

Student Codes : D,N,P,O,M,PTA

Program Codes : C,P,A

CASLEY-SMITH COURSES IN THE UNITED STATES:

1) CLT Courses [S]

Home Office : Decatur, GA

Telephone : 404-377-9883 x2

Fax : 404-377-9336

E-mail : CLTcourses@cs.com

Director : DeCourcy Squire, PT, CLT-LANA, CI-CS

Course Length : 135+ hours, 17 days

Classes Held : Across the U.S.

Student Codes : D,N,P,PTA,O,COA,M

Program Codes : C,P,A

2) Boris-Lasinski School [B]

Home Office : Woodbury, Long Island, NY

Telephone : 516-364-2200

Fax : 516-364-1844

Director : Marvin Boris, MD

Course Length : 135 hours, 12 days

Classes Held : Across the U.S.

Student Codes : D,N,P,O,M,PTA,COA

Program Codes : C,P,A

Klose Training & Consulting, LLC [G]

Home Office : Boulder, CO

Telephone : 866-621-7888

Fax : 303-245-0334

E-mail : info@klosetraining.com

Director : Guenter Klose, CI, CLT-LANA

Medical Director: Kathleen Francis, MD

Course Length : 135 hours, 12 days

Classes Held : Across the U.S.

Student Codes : D,N,NP,P,PTA,PA,O,OTA,M,ATC

Program Codes : C,P,A

The Upledger Institute [I]

Home Office : Palm Beach Gardens, FL

Telephone : 561-622-4334

Fax : 561-622-4771

E-mail : upledger@upledger.com

Director : Bruno Chikly, MD (France) & Renee Romero, RN

Course Length : 140 Hours, 18 Days

Classes Held : Across the U.S. and Canada

Student Codes : D,N,P,O,M,PA,PTA,COA

Program Codes : C,P,A

The Norton School of Lymphatic Therapy [N]

Home Office : Matawan, NJ

Telephone : 732-290-2888 or 866-445-9674 (44LYMPH)

Fax : 732-290-2278

E-mail : info@nortonschool.com

Director : Steve Norton, CLT-LANA

Medical Director: Andrea Cheville, MD

Course Length : 135 hours, 12 days

Classes Held : Across the U.S.

Student Codes : D,N,P,PA,PTA,O,COA,M

Program Codes : C,P,A

The Lymphedema Consultants [T]

Home Office : Pittsburgh, PA

Telephone : 412-364-3720

Fax : 412-364-3119

E-mail : tlc.consultants@verizon.net

Director : Kathleen M. Cutler, BSN, RN, CMLDT-LANA

Course Length : 140 hours, 17.5 days

Classes Held : Western Pennsylvania & Tri State Area

Student Codes : P,N,PTA,O,M

Program Codes : C,P,A

Dr. Vodder School International [V]

Home Office : Victoria, BC, Canada

Telephone : 250-598-9862 or 800-522-9862

Fax : 250-598-9841

E-mail : info@vodderschool.com

Director : Robert Harris, HND, RMT, CLT-LANA

Medical Director: Georg Kettenhuber, MD

Course Length : 160 hours, 20 days

Classes Held : Across the U.S. and Canada

Student Codes : D,N,NP,P,O,M,PA,PTA,COA

Program Codes : C,P,A

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