Our evidence-based lymphedema certification courses deliver proven results. Offered in a convenient hybrid format (online and in-person), our courses give students the clinical confidence and skills needed to significantly improve patient outcomes.

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Lymphedema Certification

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  • Lewiston, Maine

    Apr 9, 2026 – Apr 15, 2026
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  • Baltimore (Glen Burnie), Maryland

    Apr 30, 2026 – May 6, 2026
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  • Orange, California

    May 14, 2026 – May 20, 2026
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  • Meriden, Connecticut

    Jun 4, 2026 – Jun 10, 2026
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Why Klose Training

  • Evidence-based curriculum
    Updated manuals
  • Experienced instructors
    Actively treating
  • Hybrid Model
    Online theory + hands-on practice

Frequently Asked Questions

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  • Klose Training is your best choice because of its long-standing experience in lymphedema education and the expertise of its founder, Guenter Klose, Executive Director.
  • Guenter is the only Certified MLD/CDT Instructor teaching in the U.S. and has been training therapists in lymphedema therapy since 1986. Guenter visits every course to lecture and meet his students.
  • Klose Training is the only continuing education school with a current and long-standing working relationship with the world-renowned Foeldi Clinic and Foeldi School in Hinterzarten, Germany.
  • We are the only school to offer lectures on diagnosis and differential diagnosis of lymphedema by a physician specializing in lymphedema – our Medical Director, Kathleen Francis, MD.
  • Guenter and the experienced faculty of Klose Training have access to the most progressive and creative lymphedema therapists and physicians in the world. We employ our national and international experiences to keep abreast of the constant changes in the industry.
  • Our curriculum is research-based and always up-to-date.
  • We provide the most comprehensive assortment of teaching materials and lymphedema garment samples to each student at no extra charge.
  • We are approved for CEUs for Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, and Massage Therapists.
  • Our 6 1/2 day lymphedema certification course is currently the most cost-effective course available.

135 hours: 75 hours of online home study and 60 hours (6 1/2 days) of classroom instruction. See the course description for full details.

Our courses have been approved for physical, occupational, and massage therapy continuing education. Please visit our CEU approval page for profession- and state-specific information. Additionally, our Lymphedema Certification Course meets the eligibility criteria to sit for the National Lymphedema Certification (LANA) exam.

Yes. Physical Therapists and Occupational Therapists can bill for reimbursement by using standard CPT codes as appropriate for the services rendered. Nurses and Massage Therapists are usually precluded from using CPT (billing) codes and receiving reimbursement. However, some private insurance companies may make an exception.

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