Lymphedema Certification at Foeldi Clinic

• Anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology of the lymphatic system
• Diagnosis and differential diagnosis of lymphedema
• Basic and advanced techniques and sequences of MLD (Vodder technique)
• Indications and contraindications of MLD and CDT
• Treatment of primary and secondary extremity lymphedema
• Treatment of head and neck, genital and pediatric lymphedema
• Lymphedema bandaging techniques for upper and lower extremities
• Exercises for patients with lymphedema
• Skin and nail care for patients with lymphedema
• Measuring and fitting techniques for lymphedema support garments
• Patient evaluation and weekly measuring (circumference and volume)
• Home maintenance and self-treatment for lymphedema
• Reimbursement

Each participant will be trained in the four components of Complete Decongestive Therapy. Upon completion of the class, the therapist will be able to differentiate between a variety of peripheral edemas, as well as understand the application, medical indications and contra-indications for MLD and CDT. The therapist will be able to establish a CDT treatment plan for individuals with primary and secondary lymphedema and perform the treatment for lymphedema accordingly.

The following items and services are included in your tuition. Some of these materials will be mailed to you when you register. Others, you’ll receive in class or after class as a benefit of being a Klose Training graduate.

• Textbook of Lymphology by Profs. M. and E. Foeldi (optional)
• Course Manual divided into 15 sections
• Lymphedema bandaging materials for upper and lower extremities
• Lymphatic system posters (set of three)
• Manual Lymph Drainage videos
• Limb Volume Calculation Software (Trial Version available for FREE download)
• One full year of complimentary access to the lectures, videos and quizzes of our online Home Study Module following your class (a GREAT resource to prepare for the LANA exam!)
• Lifetime access to 80+ reference articles, treatment forms, instructional videos and resources on Klose Training’s Graduates Page
• Lymphedema Life Impact Scale and G-Code Calculator
• Jobst Elvarex compression garment certification
• Free listing on the Klose Training online Therapist Directory (Great for referrals!)
• Product samples, brochures and catalogs from many companies who support patients with lymphedema
• Measuring tapes
• And more…

Prof. Etelka Foeldi, MD
Physician-in-Chief of the Foeldi Clinic
Special Clinic for Lymphology in Hinterzarten, Germany

Jan Weiss
DHS, PT, CLT-LANA
Klose Training & Consulting LLC (Lafayette, Colorado, USA)

Elvira (Elli) Albrecht
PT, MLD/CDT Certified Instructor
Senior Chief Therapist at the Foeldi Clinic

Guenter Klose
MLD/CDT Certified Instructor, CLT-LANA
Klose Training & Consulting LLC (Lafayette, Colorado, USA)

*Subject to change without prior notice

A total of 135 hours of instruction is provided in this MLD/CDT Certification Course; 90 hours of classroom instruction is given over a 13 day period. Usual class hours are: Monday – Saturday 8:00am – 6:00pm with Sunday off. In addition, the completion of the 45-hour Online Home Study is mandatory prior to the start of the lab portion of the course.

The Online Lymphedema Home Study will be made available upon registering and must be completed prior to the class. This portion of the training consists of an Online Module, a Home-Study Course Manual, a DVD about the treatment of lymphedema and a Reference Manual on a CD-ROM (pdf documents) with assigned readings. Forty-five (45) hours of home study and the completion of several online quizzes are expected of each student prior to the first day of class. The Online Lymphedema Home Study will provide an opportunity for each student to develop a more extensive knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the lymphatic system and will facilitate the smooth entry into and progression of the training.

This course is offered to all Medical Doctors, Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine, Doctors of Chiropractic, Physician’s Assistants, Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapist Assistants, Athletic Trainers Certified, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Licensed Practical Nurses, Massage Therapists*.

*Massage therapists must show proof of completion of a minimum 500 hours training program or be certified through the NCBTMB.

All classes are held in accessible hotels or medical facilities. In addition, Klose Training is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individual students who have a disability. Students should call Klose Training directly (303-245-0333) at least three weeks before the start of your class to discuss your needs.

The total tuition for the course is $3,100.oo( US Currency). A deposit of $700 is required at the time of registration and will hold your spot until the total amount is due three (3) weeks prior to the first day of class. For our refund and cancellation policy, please refer to the Student Agreement.

Select one: Print Registration Form or Register Online.

The following student agreement must be signed and submitted before the start of class. 

KTC Lymphedema Therapy Certification Course Student Agreement

135 Contact Hours are available for Physical, Occupational and Massage Therapists. Upon successful completion (passing the written and practical final exams), participants will receive a certificate as Therapist for Manual Lymph Drainage (Vodder Technique)/Complete Decongestive Therapy (Lymphedema Therapy). For more information on our CEU approvals, click here.

Our Lymphedema Therapy Certification course meets the instructional course requirements to sit for the LANA exam.  For more information on the LANA exam, please visit the LANA website.