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| Therapists & Health Care Practitioners: Training |
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courses are open to licensed or certified health care practitioners.
There are certain prerequisites for entrance to the courses and
please contact the local organizer for more details. Please note:
for massage therapists, a minimum of 500 hours in the curriculum
of a massage therapy school or successful completion of the US National
Certification exam is required.
The training is offered in four consecutive parts: Basic, Therapy
I, Therapy II and III. Each is five days duration. The total training
is 160 hours of classroom education. In addition, advanced classes
are offered each year to therapists who have completed the training.
For the convenience of health care practitioners who are often
not able to leave their practice for a four - week time period,
the Dr. Vodder School - North America offers the first two courses
independently at various locations and times throughout North
America.
Please view the Course Schedule
for an up-to-date schedule of classes and call the organizer direct
for further class information.
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| Course Outline |
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A course outline for the certification program offered by the Dr. Vodder School is given below. Each 40 hour course is usually taught in 5 days.
Basic (5 day): This is an intensive course involving extensive hands-on work. The basic strokes and their application to each body part are taught. The theory covers anatomy and physiology of the lymph vessel system, connective tissue, effects of MLD and contraindications. Lymphedemas are described with an emphasis on how Manual Lymph Drainage can affect them.
Class time: 40 hrs (Practical 32 hrs, Theory 8 hrs)
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Therapy I (5 day): The practical sessions of this course include special techniques for the joints, the head (including intra-oral) and abdomen. They introduce the student to therapeutic applications. A review of all Basic techniques and sequences is given. In the theory sessions, advanced theory and current research is discussed as well as a review of Basic theory. An oral, written and practical exam is given to test the student's competence in Basic techniques and theory.
Class time: 40 hrs (Practical 32 hrs, Theory 8 hrs)
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Therapy II & III (10 day): Successful completion of the Therapy I exam enables the student to continue to these final two courses which are taught consecutively. They cover various pathologies with an emphasis on lymphedema treatment in the context of Combined Decongestive Therapy (CDT). Theoretical instruction is given by the medical director of the Dr. Vodder School. Bandaging and specific MLD treatments are taught. At the end of the course, students take an oral, written and practical exam to demonstrate competence in techniques, treatment and bandaging. Students who successfully complete the examinations may then describe themselves as Vodder-Certified MLD Therapists.
Class time: 80 hrs (Practical 65 hrs, Theory 15 hrs)
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Vodder Review (3 day): An annual advanced training course is available for therapists to update and review their skills. Expert guest speakers are invited to present the latest research and methods. Therapists are able to learn new skills and stay current with the latest in the field. Currently-certified therapists are required to maintain their certification by attending one of these classes at least every two years and demonstrate continued competence.
Class time: 25 hrs (Practical 17 hrs, Theory 8 hrs)
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Basic French (5 day): Although in French language, this Basic French class has the same content as the Basic (5 day) held in English.
Class time: 40 hrs (Practical 32 hrs, Theory 8 hrs)
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Therapy I French (5 day ) : Although in French language, this Therapy I French class has the same instruction as the Therapy I (5 day) held in English.
Class time: 40 hrs (Practical 32 hrs, Theory 8 hrs)
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Therapy II & III French (10 day): Although in French language, this Therapy II & III French class has the same instruction as the Therapy II & III (10 day) held in English.
Class time: 80 hrs (Practical 65 hrs, Theory 15 hrs)
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Advanced Creative Bandaging: The application of multi-layered bandaging requires patience, skill, and knowledge of the products. This workshop will emphasize the latest products and how to use them in a clinical setting for challenging patients. Circaid certification is offered as a part of this course. Instructor: Renee Romero, RN, BSN, MS, LMT, CLT-LANA.
Class time: 8 hrs (Practical 6 hrs, Theory 2 hrs)
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Marnitz Therapy (1 day): Marnitz Therapy is used to treat musculoskeletal problems for lymphedema patients. The manual therapy requires a precise pressure in order to release muscles without aggravating existing lymphedema. Applications for the cervical and lumbar spine as well as upper and lower extremities and shoulder girdle will be taught. Instructor: Andreas Wittlinger, PT.
Class time: 8 hrs (Practical 7 hrs, Theory 1 hrs)
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Vodder Review French (3 day): An advanced training course is available in french for therapists to update and review their skills. Expert guest speakers are invited to present the latest research and methods. Therapists are able to learn new skills and stay current with the latest in the field. Currently-certified therapists are required to maintain their certification by attending one of these classes at least every two years and demonstrate continued competence.
Class time: 25 hrs (Practical 17 hrs, Theory 8 hrs)
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The Conscious Clinician: Behavioral Management and Integrative Practice in Lymphedema Rehabilitation.
Are you finding that no matter how much you learn there are still patients that don’t get better? This class offers some solutions. Advance your practice in the evaluation and treatment of the complex lymphedema patient. We will discuss various principles of practice of the master clinician, such as identifying and working with behavioral limitations, and developing an integrative approach. Labs will include experiential practice of concepts. Case studies will be presented to facilitate effective treatment planning. This is an interactive course that will provide lecture, discussion, and experiential activities to encourage participants to integrate this information into personal development as well as treatment planning and execution.
Class time: 8 hrs (Practical 8 hrs, Theory 0 hrs)
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Elastic Taping (Coopee Test): This is an advanced training program designed for certified MLD and lymphedema therapists. This course explores all types of elastic tapes and provides a science based approach to how they work, differences in product and application techniques for Lymphedema patients. Ruth Coopee, OTR/CHT is a certified Dr. Vodder School therapist.
Class time: 8 hrs (Practical 6 hrs, Theory 2 hrs)
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| Instructors |
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Instructors of the Dr. Vodder School have undergone a thorough teacher training program.
After accumulating clinical experience with patients, prospective teachers train in classes
with certified teachers of the Dr. Vodder School and are required to teach under supervision
while in the training program. Practical and written exams are conducted by the Dr. Vodder School
directors including the medical director. Once certified to teach, our instructors are required
to attend an annual Teachers Review in order to maintain and up-date their skills.
Please be aware that there are many people claiming to teach the Dr. Vodder method of Manual
Lymph Drainage.
The following instructors are the only authorized and certified instructors of the Dr. Vodder
School in North America:
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Instructors for Therapy II & III courses:
Monica Coggiola
Robert Harris
Andreas Wittlinger
Hildegard Wittlinger
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Instructors for Therapy I courses:
Koby Blanchfield
Jan Douglass
Robert Harris
Kathryn Thrift
Hildegard Wittlinger
Mario Zayan (Guest Instructor)
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Instructors for Review courses:
Robert Harris
Andreas Wittlinger
Hildegard Wittlinger
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Instructors for Marnitz courses:
Andreas Wittlinger
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Instructors for Kinesio Taping courses:
Ruth Coopee
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Instructors for Basic courses:
Koby Blanchfield
Anne Bramham
Catherine DiCecca
Jan Douglass
Kathryn Fleming
Gay Lee Gulbrandson
Robert Harris
Nancy Reichl
Kathryn Thrift
Kim Tougas
Hildegard Wittlinger
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Instructors for Advanced Creative Bandaging courses:
Renee Romero
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| Continuing Education |
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Continuing education credits may be obtained for courses offered by the Dr. Vodder School - North America through various local and national licensing bodies.
The Dr. Vodder School - North America is approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) as a continuing education provider. |
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| Registration |
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To register for a training course, please contact the local organizer of the course you wish to take. They will be able to give you details of cost, location, class times and equipment needed.
View our online Course Schedule.
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