The CLTC - Chikly Lymphedema Therapy Certification program - was formerly called LLCC.
To achieve CLTC Certification, the following expectations need to be achieved successfully and to the standards of the Chikly Health Institute.
Completion of:
24 Hours - Lymph Drainage Therapy 1 - Lymphatic Pathways: Anatomical Integrity
24 Hours- Lymph Drainage Therapy 2 - Pathological Pathways / Manual Lymphatic Pathways
24 Hours - Lymph Drainage Therapy 3 - Deep Pathways-Viscera, Articulations, Organs of the Senses
12 Hours LDT1+LDT2 + LDT3 Online Review and Test
2 Hours - Human Lymphatic Dissection DVD & Test
52 Hours - CLTC Course and Examination
138 Hours - Total at Completion for CLTC Certification
It is the responsibility of the therapist to check with their governing body for insurance and liability coverage.
Recertification - Every 2 years
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TA one LDT Class
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Take one new LDT Course (e.g. LDV-AP, LDV-TA, FAR-L, FAR-U, LDTA1, NER-L, etc.) OR create and present 1 Case Study as a TA at a Convention/Conference, TED Talk or Professional Association. All presentations must be approved by CHI.
This course meets the eligibility requirements of the Lymphology Association of North America (LANA).
To read more about LANA qualifications, go to:
http://www.clt-lana.org/default.asp
And for Frequently Asked Questions regarding LANA certification:
http://www.clt-lana.org/faqs/default.asp
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- By the end of the 1st day, participants will be able to correctly explain the absolute contraindications in the treatment of lymphedema.
- By the end of the 1st day, participants will be able to correctly explain the indications in the treatment of lymphedema.
- By the end of the 1st day, participants will be able to list all of the materials possibly used for short stretch bandaging with upper extremity lymphedema patients.
- By the end of the 1st day, participants will be able to list all of the materials possibly used for short stretch bandaging with lower extremity lymphedema patients.
- By the end of the 1st day, participants will be able to correctly demonstrate on a live person the short stretch bandaging application to lower extremity lymphedema.
- By the end of the 2nd day, participants will be able to correctly demonstrate on a live person the short stretch bandaging application to upper extremity lymphedema.
- By the end of the course, participants will be able to list the types of foam used to apply with short stretch bandaging with lymphedema patients for lower extremity.
- By the end of the course, participants will be able to correctly identify common skin ailments on a live person with lymphedema.
- By the end of the course, participants will be able to correctly identify common nail ailments on a live person with lymphedema.
- By the end of the course, participants will be able to correctly demonstrate on a live person LDT techniques as they apply to lymphedema of the upper extremity.
- By the end of the course, participants will be able to correctly demonstrate on a live person LDT techniques as they apply to lymphedema of the lower extremity.
- By the end of the course, participants will be able to correctly demonstrate on a live person LDT techniques as they apply to lymphedema of the neck.
- By the end of the course, participants will be able to correctly demonstrate on a live person LDT techniques as they apply to lymphedema of the face.
- By the end of the course, participants will be able to correctly demonstrate on a live person LDT techniques as they apply to lipedema.
- By the end of the course, participants will be able to correctly demonstrate on a live person short stretch compression bandaging application for lipedema.
- By the end of Day 3, participants will be able to correctly demonstrate on a live person circumferential measuring for the upper extremity.
- By the end of Day 3, participants will be able to correctly demonstrate on a live person circumferential measuring for the lower extremity.
- By the end of Day 4, participants will be able to correctly demonstrate lymphatic taping application to a live person to the trunk.
- By the end of Day 4, participants will be able to correctly demonstrate lymphatic taping application to a live person to the upper extremity.
- By the end of Day 4, participants will be able to correctly demonstrate lymphatic taping application to a live person to the lower extremity.
- By the end of Day 4, participants will be able to correctly demonstrate lymphatic taping application to a live person to the neck.
- By the end of Day 4, participants will be able to correctly demonstrate lymphatic taping application to a live person to the face.
- By the end of Day 4, participants will be able to correctly demonstrate lymphatic taping application to a live person for scar tissue reduction.
- By the end of Day 4, participants will be able to correctly demonstrate lymphatic taping application to a live person for the purpose of supporting new lymphatic re-routes for lower extremity lymphedema.
- By the end of Day 4, participants will be able to correctly demonstrate lymphatic taping application to a live person for the purpose of supporting new lymphatic re-routes for upper extremity lymphedema.
- By the end of Day 4, participants will be able to correctly demonstrate lymphatic taping application to a live person for the purpose of supporting new lymphatic re-routes for head and face lymphedema.
- By the end of Day 4, participants will be able to correctly demonstrate lymphatic taping application to a live person for the purpose of supporting new lymphatic re-routes for neck lymphedema.
- By the end of the course, participants will be able to correctly explain the surgical option of lymphovenous surgery for lymphedema patients.
- By the end of the course, participants will be able to correctly explain the surgical option of debulking for lymphedema patients.
- By the end of the course, participants will be able to correctly explain the surgical option of microvascular for lymphedema patients.
- By the end of the course, participants will be able to correctly explain the surgical option of liposuction for lymphedema patients.
- By the end of the course, participants will be able to correctly identify and measure on a live person for night garments for the upper extremity.
- By the end of the course, participants will be able to correctly identify and measure on a live person for night garments for the lower extremity.
- By the end of the course, participants will be able to correctly demonstrate on a live person LDT techniques for the re-routing of lymph from the upper extremities.
- By the end of the course, participants will be able to correctly demonstrate on a live person LDT techniques for the re-routing of lymph from the lower extremities.
- By the end of the course, participants will be able to correctly demonstrate on a live person LDT techniques for the re-routing of lymph for the face.
- By the end of the course, participants will be able to correctly demonstrate on a live person LDT techniques for the re-routing of lymph for the neck.
- By the end of the course, participants will be able to correctly create an exercise program for upper extremity lymphedema patients.
- By the end of the course, participants will be able to correctly create an exercise program for lower extremity lymphedema patients.
- By the end of the course, participants will be able to correctly create an exercise program for head & neck lymphedema patients.
- By the end of the course, participants will be able to correctly demonstrate on a live person anti-fibrotic techniques for fibrotic & scar tissue.
- By the end of the course, participants will be able to correctly describe the contraindications for the use of a pneumatic compression pump system for a patient with lymphedema.
- By the end of the course, participants will be able to correctly explain the principles for the use of a pneumatic compression pump system for a patient with upper extremity lymphedema.
- By the end of the course, participants will be able to correctly explain the principles for the use of a pneumatic compression pump system for a patient with lower extremity lymphedema.
- By the end of the course, participants will be able to correctly identify common wounds of lymphedema on a live person.
- By the end of the course, participants will be able to correctly create an upper extremity lymphedema treatment plan.
- By the end of the course, participants will be able to correctly create a lower extremity lymphedema treatment plan.
- By the end of the course, participants will be able to correctly create a head and neck lymphedema treatment plan.
- By the end of the course, participants will be able to correctly demonstrate on a live person CDT sequences for the face and neck.
- By the end of the course, participants will be able to correctly demonstrate on a live person CDT sequences for the upper extremity.
- By the end of the course, participants will be able to correctly demonstrate on a live person CDT sequences for the lower extremity.
- By the end of the course, participants will be able to correctly demonstrate on a live person CDT sequences for the superficial abdomen.- By the end of the course, participants will be able to correctly demonstrate on a live person CDT sequences for the deep abdomen.
INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS
- Lecture
- Study Guide
- Question & Answer
- PowerPoint Slides
- Demonstration
- Practice sessions
- Review
OUTLINE
(Subject to Change)
Day One
8:30 - 9:00 - Registration
9:00 - 11:00 - Introduction - Teaching material - Review of CDT Pre-Test
11:00 - 11:15 - Break
11:15 - 12:30 - Lecture: Review of anatomy & physiology of lymphatic system & common pathologies
- Lecture: Contraindications of L.D.T., Lymphedema and Complications of Lymphedema
12:30 - 1:30 - Lunch
1:30 - 3:30 - Lecture: Basic concepts of bandaging and wrapping - Demo: Introduction to Bandaging Materials
3:30 - 3:45 Break
3:45 - 6:00 - Demo of Lower Leg Compression Bandaging
- Lab and Practice - Lower Leg Compression Bandaging
Day Two
9:00 - 9:45 - Review, Questions and Answers
9:45 - 11:00 - Lecture: Manual Therapy/LDT and it’s Application to Lymphedema
11:00 - 11:15 - Break
11:15 - 1:15 - Lecture: Juzo Compression Garments
1:15 - 2:15 - Lunch
2:15 - 3:30 - Demo & Lab: Review and Application of Lower Leg Compression Bandages
3:30 - 3:45 - Break
3:45 - 6:00 - Demo: Arm/Upper Extremity Compression Bandaging
- Lab: Arm/Upper Extremity Compression Bandaging
Day Three
9:00 – 9:45 - Review, Questions and Answers
9:45 – 10:30 - Lecture: Lipedema and CDT application
10:30 - 10:45 - Break
10:45 - 12:00 - Lecture: Skin and Nail Care
12:00 - 1:00 - Lunch
1:00 - 3:30 - Lab: Practice of Upper Limb Compression Wrapping
3:30 - 3:45 - Break
3:45 - 6:00 - Lab:Practice of Lower Limb Compression Wrapping
Day Four
9:00 - 9:45 - Review, Questions and Answers
9:45 - 10:30 - Lecture: Lymphatic Taping
10:30 - 10:45 - Break
11:45 - 12:30 - Demo & Lab Lymphatic Taping
12:30 – 1:30 - Lunch
1:30 – 2:45 - Lecture: L&R Reduction Garments - Surgical Options
2:45-3:00 - Break
3:00-6:00 - Lab: Practice of Upper/Lower Extremity Bandaging
Day Five
9:00 – 9:45 - Review, Questions and Answers
9:45 – 10:30 - Lecture: Homecare Recommendations
10:30 - 10:45 - Break
10:45 - 12:00 - Lecture: Homecare Recommendations cont
12:00 - 1:00 - Lunch
1:00 - 2:45 - Lecture, Demo & Lab: Anti-Fibrotic Techniques
2:45 – 3:30 - Lab: Anti-Fibrotic Techniques
3:30 - 3:45 - Break
3:45 - 6:00 - Lab: Practice of Upper/Lower Extremity Bandaging
Day Six
9:00 – 9:45 - Review, Questions and Answers
9:45 – 10:30 - Lab: Practice of Lymphatic Taping
10:30 - 10:45 - Break
10:45 - 12:00 - Lecture: Pneumatic Compression Pumps
12:00 - 1:00 - Lunch
1:00 - 1:30 - Lymph Flow Bras and Garments
1:30 - 2:45 - Lecture: Wounds and Wound Care Management
2:45 – 3:30 - Creating a Lymphedema Treatment Plan
3:30 - 3:45 - Break
3:45 - 6:00 - Preparation for Written and Oral Practicum - Case Study Assignments
Day Seven
9:00 -12:00 - Written Examination
12:00 - 1:00 - Lunch
1:00 - 2:30 - Oral Practical Examination - Group 1
2:30 - 4:00 - Oral Practical Examination - Group 2
4:00 - 5:00 - Final Overview
LDT1 + LDT2 + LDT3
Pre-Reading/Preparation
Price: $1,200
