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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 : 800-863-5935

Fax : (772) 589-0306

E-mail : academy@acols.com

Director : Joachim E. Zuther, CI, MLD/CDT

Medical Director: Michael King, MD, FACP, FACC

Course Length : 135+ hours, 14 days

Classes Held : Across the U.S.

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

Program Codes : P,A

Boris/Lasinski School (U.S. Casley-Smith Affiliate) [B]

Home Office : Woodbury, NY

Telephone : (516) 364-2200

Fax : (516) 364-1844

E-mail : blasins@optonline.net

Director : Bonnie B. Lasinski, MA, PT, CI, CLT-LANA

Medical Director: Dr. Marvin Boris, MD

Course Length : 135 hours, 12 days

Classes Held : Across the U.S.

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

Program Codes : C,P,A

Complex Lymphatic Therapy (CLT) Courses [S]

Home Office : Decatur, GA

Telephone : (404) 377-9883

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,COTA

Program Codes : C,P,A

Dr. Vodder School International [V]

Home Office : Victoria, BC

Telephone : (800) 522-9862

Fax : (250) 598-9841

E-mail : info@vodderschool.com

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

Medical Director: Dr. Anna Towers, MD, CM, FCFP

Course Length : 160 hours, 20 days

Classes Held : Across the U.S.& Canada

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

Program Codes : C,P,A

Klose Training & Consulting, LLC [G]

Home Office : Lafayette, CO

Telephone : (866) 621-7888

Fax : (303) 245-0334

E-mail : info@klosetraining.com

Director : Guenter Klose, CI, CLT-LANA

Medical Director: Dr. Kathleen D. Francis

Course Length : 135 hours, 9 days

Classes Held : Across the U.S.

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

Program Codes : C,P,A

The Lymphedema Consultants [T]

Home Office : Pittsburgh, PA

Telephone : (412) 364-3720

Fax : (412) 364-0417

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 and Tri State Area

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

Program Codes : C,P,A

The Norton School of Lymphatic Therapy [N]

Home Office : Matawan, NJ

Telephone : 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,PTA,PA,O,COA,M

Program Codes : C,P,A

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