Basic Course

40 hrs | Practical 32 hrs | Theory 8 hrs

An intensive course involving extensive hands-on work. The basic movements 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. Lymphoedemas are described with an emphasis on the effects of MLD. Participants receive a certificate from Vodder Schools International.

FEES AND SPECIAL OFFERS

Register in multiple courses and save more (conditions apply)
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.

BASIC COURSE OBJECTIVES

Theory component (8 hours):

1. To familiarise the student with the history and context of the Dr. Vodder method of Manual Lymph Drainage and Combined Decongestive Therapy.
2. To familiarise the student with the anatomy of the lymph system and related structures in the connective tissue.
3. To give the student an understanding of fluid exchange between blood vessels, connective tissue and lymph vessels, and the various forces affecting fluid movement.
4. To describe the effects of MLD in body physiology, specifically the nervous system, smooth muscle, tissue drainage and immunological functions.
5. To give the student an understanding of how pathologies arise through disruption of the lymph and circulatory systems, and to classify the causes of oedema.
6. To give the student an understanding of the indications and contraindications for MLD therapy.
7. To give the student an understanding of the context of MLD as a treatment model and the types of disorders that can be treated with it.
8. To introduce the student to current research into MLD therapy.

Practical component (32 hours):

1. To introduce the student to the precise movements required to apply MLD correctly.
2. To teach the four (4) Basic movements of MLD, their application to various body parts with the necessary sequencing.
3. To integrate the theory into practical experience.
4. To prepare the student for the Therapy courses in Dr. Vodder’s Manual Lymph Drainage.