Upcoming Courses
Scheduling courses for 2024, 2025, and 2026. Please send a message if your site might be interested in hosting a course or if you are interested in attending an upcoming course.
See below for more detailed description of each course
Discounts are available for all courses, see more details below!
CLT Certification
LymphEd currently offers a Complex Lymphatic Therapy (CLT) certification course for licensed medical professionals, including PTs, OTs, PTAs*, SLPs, COTAs, RNs, CNPs, MDs, DOs, DPMs, PAs, ATCs, and MTs* (*certain extra requirements apply). This 135 hour course meets the requirements set by the Lymphology Association of North America (LANA). The course consists of 45 hours of a home-based portion and 90 hours on-site instruction. The home-based portion involves reading (textbook, articles, and word documents), watching videos and Powerpoints, and interactive communication with the instructor and fellow students on a closed Facebook page. The on-site portion contains lectures, labs, and self-study/practice time. To enroll in a course please reach out to us on the Contact Us page. Click here for the registration form for CLT Certification course and here for the course objectives.
Upcoming dates: Chicago, IL on June 8th through June 16th, 2024
Towson, MD on August 3rd through August 11th, 2024
Open to setting 2025 & 2026 dates- Are you interested in hosting a course? If so, please let LymphEd know!
“Overall, it was one of the best courses I’ve ever been to; very organized and great teaching. I feel prepared with entry level skills to start treating as a CLT”
Advanced Courses:
Click here for a registration form for LymphEd’s Advanced Lymphedema Courses, or Click here for a registration form for LymphEd’s Ortho-Related Course.
Advanced Concepts in Lymphedema Treatment
This evidence-based course is for previously certified lymphedema therapists, from any program, to enhance knowledge and treatment skills. The course will provide lectures on how theories and knowledge of the lymphatic system and lymphedema have changed in the last few years. This advanced knowledge will then be applied to treatment techniques, especially new pathways for clearance with manual lymphatic drainage of the upper and lower extremities, patient involvement with MLD in the clinic, adjuncts to treatment (cupping, taping), and compression problem-solving. The course will be 20 hours credit with 4 hours of home program and 2 days on-site with lectures and labs. To enroll in a course, please reach out to us on the Contact Us page. Click here for course objectives.
Upcoming dates: Still scheduling 2024-2025 dates
Advanced Treatment of Genital Lymphedema
An evidence-based course on female and male genital lymphedema treatment options for certified therapists. The course consists of lectures and labs on the anatomy of the pelvis and genitals, manual lymphatic drainage pathways, bandaging techniques, garment options, and other concepts in treatment. The course will be 20 hours credit with 4 hours of home program and 2 days on-site. To enroll in a course, please reach out to us on the Contact Us page. Click here for course objectives.
Upcoming dates: Still scheduling 2024-2025 dates
Advanced Treatment of Head and Neck Lymphedema
An evidence-based course on updated treatment options for patients with head and neck lymphedema for certified lymphedema therapists. The course consists of lectures and labs on the anatomy of the head and neck, manual lymphatic drainage pathways, compression techniques, and other concepts in treatment. The course will be 20 hours credit with 4 hours of home program and 2 days on-site. To enroll in a course, please reach out to us on the Contact Us page. Click here for course objectives.
Upcoming dates: Still scheduling 2024-2025 dates
Advanced Treatment of Pediatric Lymphedema
An evidence-based course on evaluation and treatment options for the pediatric lymphedema population for certified lymphedema therapists. The course consists of lectures and labs on the causes and diagnosis of pediatric lymphedema, manual lymphatic drainage, compression bandaging, and other concepts in treatment. The course will be 20 hours credit with 4 hours of home program and 2 days on-site. To enroll in a course, please reach out to us on the Contact Us page. Click here for course objectives.
Upcoming dates: Still scheduling 2024-2025 dates
Treatment of Ortho-Related Edema Course
An evidence-based course on evaluation and treatment options for the ortho-related edema population for medical professionals. The course consists of lectures and labs on the physiology/pathology behind ortho-related edema, evaluation techniques, compression options (to include compression bandaging), and other treatment concepts. The course will be 12 hours credit with 1 hour of a home program and 2 days on-site (1 half day and 1 full day). To enroll in a course, please reach out to us on the Contact Us page. Click here for course objectives.
Upcoming dates: Still scheduling 2024-2025 dates
LymphEd Preparation Course for CLT-LANA®
Credentialing Exam
This asynchronous course covers the topics of Anatomy and physiology of the lymphatic system, lymph vascular disorders, other disorders related to lymphedema, standards for patient evaluations, and lymphedema management. This course is to help therapists prepare for the LANA examination, yet, it does not guarantee a passing score. This asynchronous course consists of 5 videos, sample questions developed by LymphEd, accompanying handouts, and a study guide. To enroll in a course, please Click here for a registration form. Please reach out to us on the Contact Us page with any additional questions related to this course.
Note: LANA® and CLT-LANA® are trademarks registered and owned by the Lymphology Association of North America, which was not involved with the production of, is not affiliated with, and does not endorse this preparation course in any way.
Course Discounts
Hosting sites receive one free slot per course and discounts of $250 for CLT Certification Course, $75 for Advanced Lymphedema Courses, and $50 for Ortho-Related Edema Courses for each additional attendee from the site to the current or future courses. (must be the same course in the future)
Sites sending more than 1 therapist or therapists in single clinic that sign up together each receive $50 off Advanced Courses and $200 off Certification Courses.
Attendees will received a $75 discount on any additional Advanced Courses after successful completion of any LymphEd courses.
10% discount for LANA Certified therapists for all advanced courses.
20% discount on Certification Course for new grads.
ALL discounts can be combined on new registrations!
Other Courses
The goal of LymphEd is to develop and provide more courses on specific populations or skills. The courses offered will continually be changing, so check back often for updates. Some of the upcoming courses include:
Advanced Bandaging Techniques
Lymphedema Overview for Patients, Family, and Friends.
If you would like more information on a course, enroll or to inquire about being host site or sponsor of an upcoming course, please reach out to us.
“I feel like I am leaving this course with so much knowledge and so many great resources to refer back to for challenging cases. Thank you for your time, energy, dedication, and passion to these patients and also to us as students!”
CLT Class March 2017