Therapy 1

40 hrs | Practical 32 hrs | Theory 8 hrs

Completion of the Basic Certificate is required prior to commencement.

The practical sessions of this course include special techniques for the joints, the head (including intra-oral) and deep abdominal work and introduces the student to therapeutic applications of MLD. A review of all Basic techniques and sequences is given. The Basic theory is reviewed and advanced theory and current research are introduced. An oral, written and practical exam is given to test the student’s competence in Basic techniques and theory. Participants receive a certificate from Vodder Schools International.

FEES AND SPECIAL OFFERS

If you have also registered for the Auckland Basic Course you will receive $150 discount on the above prices for Therapy 1
All prices are in AUD unless otherwise specified

HOW TO REGISTER

1. Click the “Sign Up” button and complete the Registration Form
2. Pay the Registration Deposit
3. Upload evidence of your undergraduate qualification
4. Check your email for your Registration Confirmation

NB. Details of your registration will be sent to the course organiser in Auckland who will contact you and send an invoice for the balance owing for course fees (based on your selections)

PREREQUISITES FOR THERAPIST TRAINING

Enrolment is open to persons with any of the following qualifications:

• Medical Doctor
• Naturopath
• Occupational Therapist
• Physiotherapist
• Podiatrist
• Registered Nurse
• Remedial Massage Therapist
• Massage therapist* (minimum 500 hour’s training)

*Evidence of a health-care practitioner qualification is required with registration.

See the full list of Acceptable Qualifications for entrance into our Health Care Professional training program here

CONSTRAINTS

At each level of certification, practitioners will be required to sign an agreement not to teach MLD and only to use MLD for indications taught at that level. Students whose sole purpose is to aid a relative requiring MLD must submit a written agreement to use MLD for that relative and particular condition only. See www.movinglymph.com for examples of Student Agreements.

UNDER GRADUATE STUDENTS

Students of undergraduate programs in any of the prerequisite qualifications who have completed a minimum of 500 hours in the curriculum of a recognised course may commence training with the Dr Vodder School, however completion is required before the certificate at any level can be issued. Evidence of a health-care practitioner qualification is required before the Therapy II and III certificate will be awarded.

*Relatives or carers of a person with lymphoedema may take portions of the course without prerequisite qualification. Please email diane@lymphtherapies.co.nz for more information.

THERAPY 1 COURSE OBJECTIVES

Theory Component (8 hours)

1. To review the Basic theory.
2. To further expand on the topics covered in the Basic course with a more detailed anatomy and physiology of the lymph system.
3. To give the student a thorough understanding of the pre-lymphatic pathways in the central nervous system and an appreciation of how MLD might affect them.
4. Review and discussion of oedema with further elaboration.
5. Current research into the lymph vessel system in order to familiarise the students with developments in lymphology and MLD research.
6. To prepare the student for the Therapy I theory exam.

Practical Component (32 hours)

1. To refine and improve the techniques learned in the Basic course.
2. To insure competence in the sequences of the Basic techniques for all body parts.
3. To teach the student Manual Lymph Drainage with joint mobilization techniques.
4. Special techniques for lymph drainage of the head.
5. Techniques to relieve abdominal lymphatic congestion.
6. Specialised techniques for the intercostal drainage.
7. To prepare the student for the Therapy I practical exam

Students must have a certificate of completion of the Basic level of Dr. Vodder’s Manual Lymph Drainage training. To facilitate the learning experience of the student and the momentum of the class, students are requested to meet the expected levels of comprehension for the Basic class.