Lymphedema Therapy

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Hi there,

I just wanted to make you all aware of Manual Lymph Drainage and Complete Decongestive Therapy. I just finished nursing school and want to have skills that may allow me some freedom in the setting I work in. My focus is oncology and this training will complement it beautifully. There is one nurse I have been talking with who has made a very successful business in the Sacramento metro area. Some healthcare plans she is able to bill directly, others get billed through the Physical Therapist she opened the clinic with.

It's the end of a long day so I can't think clearly :p to write out more detail but will list several links for you to research. I am signed up to attend a 2 week training intensive in Santa Monica, beginning on Feb. 9th. I chose to go with Guenter Klose's program as it was highly recommended by several R.N.'s I spoke with and it is a short, intense training instead of spread over 3-4 weeks.

http://www.klosetraining.com

http://www.lymphnet.org

http://www.lymphnotes.com

http://www.clt-lana.org

There are more... just do a search. There is one training group headed by a Physical Therapist who is irritated that others (I.e. Nurses and Doctors) are being allowed to be trained and bill medical insurance for this therapy -- I am glad her view is the minority :D

Keep in mind that the main client base will be anyone who has gone through cancer treatment and or surgery, or burn injury that involved lymph vessels. It is also important that patients receive education on this as a preventative measure, accompanying their procedure so they will know how to minimize their risks and recognize early lymphedema. To me this has some serious entrepreneurial potential. Email me if you have any questions and I will try to help.

Kristin

beautifulbooks@@Hotmail.com (just drop the extra @)

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Well,

I leave in an hour for the airport -- looking forward to the training experience, though I have never been away from my husband and son for two weeks :eek:

I have also found an AHA BLS Instructor course for the week after I return. I am trying to give myself options... The neat thing was that this instructor has a business in northern California providing safety training to people in the community. Apparently some years ago she injured her back as an R.N. and could no longer lift pts. So she told me she searched ideas and decided to teach one CPR class per week. Then it became more involved and she has become "The" resource that medics, docs, nurses, firefighters, etc. can go to for training on a regular schedule. In fact, that is how I found her... a medic friend of mine also teaches a medic course, 4+ hours away from this instructor, but knew to suggest I contact her.... she has earned the reputation far and wide. Now, there is another entrepreneurial idea.

I was a little surprised that no one had responded to my first post -- I guess it sounded like I was advertising... but I was not. I was simply posting a business idea that is open to nurses and is something that I have found to be actually working for several nurses, some as independent nurses, others describing it as a wonderful skill when working as an oncology nurse, in hospital. Anyhow... I love reading the posts here! Thanks, especially, to Lois Jean -- I have since printed out copies of the diabetic foot survey form - I think it was from a government website -- to use with my (future) students!

Kristin

Graduating Feb. 20th!!!:D

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Hi 5150dx:

The seminar sounds great! I do usually respond to those postings; I guess I missed this one somehow. It does sound very worthwhile with lots of potential for Entrepreneural Nursing.

Please let us hear your feedback when you return.

Night ;)

Moderator of Entrepreneural Nursing

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Just ran across your post today and am wondering.

I am looking into this as this is something I may be interested in.

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Well,

I leave in an hour for the airport -- looking forward to the training experience, though I have never been away from my husband and son for two weeks :eek:

I have also found an AHA BLS Instructor course for the week after I return. I am trying to give myself options... The neat thing was that this instructor has a business in northern California providing safety training to people in the community. Apparently some years ago she injured her back as an R.N. and could no longer lift pts. So she told me she searched ideas and decided to teach one CPR class per week. Then it became more involved and she has become "The" resource that medics, docs, nurses, firefighters, etc. can go to for training on a regular schedule. In fact, that is how I found her... a medic friend of mine also teaches a medic course, 4+ hours away from this instructor, but knew to suggest I contact her.... she has earned the reputation far and wide. Now, there is another entrepreneurial idea.

I was a little surprised that no one had responded to my first post -- I guess it sounded like I was advertising... but I was not. I was simply posting a business idea that is open to nurses and is something that I have found to be actually working for several nurses, some as independent nurses, others describing it as a wonderful skill when working as an oncology nurse, in hospital. Anyhow... I love reading the posts here! Thanks, especially, to Lois Jean -- I have since printed out copies of the diabetic foot survey form - I think it was from a government website -- to use with my (future) students!

Kristin

Graduating Feb. 20th!!!:D

This sounds very interesting! I am just finishing my second semester and will do some research on this for future reference. Thanks for sharing with us!!

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5150dx, how did the seminar go?

night ;)

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Just ran across your post today and am wondering.

I am looking into this as this is something I may be interested in.

OOPs! I think I was asking the same thing; how did the seminar go?

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Specializes in psych, medical, drug rehab.

Here is some info on the vodder method.

Continuing Education for

Massage Therapists and Nurses

May 2004

Are you looking for C.E.U.'s ,or searching for a challenging new therapy modality?

Put your MT or RN license to work for you!

Increase your professional value and strengthen your career by becoming a Certified Lymphedema Therapist!

Lymphedema Management is reimbursed by Medicare and other Health Insurance Providers under the "Women's Health and Cancer Rights Act of 1998"

Academy of Lymphatic Studies

11632 High Street, Suite A

Sebastian, FL

32958

Ph: 772.589.3355

Fax: 772.589.0306

Dear Therapist,

The Academy of Lymphatic Studies is the leading provider for training and certification in Manual Lymph Drainage (Vodder Technique) and Complete Decongestive Therapy for Lymphedema Management in the U.S.

Upcoming Courses and Locations:

May 15-28, 2004 Ft. Lauderdale, FL

June 5-18, 2004 Baltimore, MD

July 10-23, 2004 Oklahoma City, OK

Below please find the dates and locations for additional certification courses (135 hours - 13 days) and seminars (31 hours - 4 days) in Lymphedema Management.

Indications for this specialized treatment technique include: Lymphedema (upper and lower extremities / primary and secondary / pediatric / external genitalia), Venous Insufficiencies, Post-Traumatic Edema, Post-Operative Edema, Swellings of other Genesis. Migraine Headaches, Lipedema, and others.

Our certification courses meet the guidelines set by the Lymphology Association of North America (LANA) for the National Certification for Lymphedema Therapists.

Our tuition includes an extensive course book, compression materials (value $130), all handouts during the courses, registration and examination fees. Discounts available for members of the AMTA.

To view Lymphedema Patients before and after CDT Treatment - Click Here

CERTIFICATION CLASSES (135 CEU's):

Dates

Aug. 28-Sept. 10, 2004

September 11-24, 2004

October 2-15, 2004

November 6-19, 2004

December 4-17, 2004

Locations

San Diego, CA

Durham, NC

Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Ft. Lauderdale, FL

SEMINARS (31 CEU's):

Dates

June 26-19, 2004

July 31-Aug. 3, 2004

Sept. 25-28, 2004

October 23-26, 2004

November 20-23, 2004

Locations

Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Joe Zuther

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Hello all :)

So sorry I did not respond back sooner -- The training was great! Gunter Klose is an excellent teacher of the skills and extremely experienced. After the training, however, I had to focus on passing my NCLEX, selling our home and moving to another state.

All of that is finished and I am just beginning to explore the possibilities that lay before me. I will follow up later!

Thanks again for these forums!

Kristin

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