Can a nurse be lymphedema certified?
By Sophia Dalton
Can a nurse be lymphedema certified?
The Complete Lymphedema Certification Course is an intensive 135-hour certification training medical professionals to successfully treat and manage lymphedema affecting different parts of the body, as well as other related conditions.
What is a certified Lymphologist?
The Lymphology Association of North America (LANA), Certified Lymphedema Therapist (CLT-LANA) certification is for healthcare professionals, including physicians, nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and massage therapists experienced in the field of lymphology.
How do you become a lymphedema specialist?
To become a certified lymphedema therapist (CLT), you need to complete a training program in Complete Decongestive Therapy. Some jobs will accept a bachelor’s degree in physical therapy or nursing as part of their qualifications, plus a lymphedema certification, but requirements vary.
Do you have to be certified to treat lymphedema?
It is important to see a physical or occupational therapist that has passed a special training course to treat lymphedema. You will see the initials CLT, certified lymphedema therapist, behind their name. Therapists who have passed a national certification test have CLT-LANA behind their name.
How much do lymphedema PTAS make?
Lymphedema Therapist Salary
| Annual Salary | Monthly Pay | |
|---|---|---|
| Top Earners | $103,000 | $8,583 |
| 75th Percentile | $94,000 | $7,833 |
| Average | $79,411 | $6,617 |
| 25th Percentile | $61,500 | $5,125 |
How much does it cost to get lymphedema certified?
Tuition for the full Lymphedema Therapy Certification course is $3100. A deposit of $700.00 is required at the time of registration to hold your spot and allows us to send your Home Study Module course materials.
