Clinical Manual Lymphatic Drainage Course
This course is an “all-inclusive”, evidence-based “learn the lot” course that will teach you all you need to know about manual lymphatic drainage and its safe and effective delivery to clients will all sorts of conditions affecting the lymphatic system.
Are you interested in the Lymphatic System, but not ready to take on compression therapy?
Do you have clients presenting to your clinic with a history of cancer, lymphoedema, lipoedema or other chronic conditions related to the lymphatic system? Do you lack the intensive training required to safely and effectively treat these people? Maybe you have had basic training and realise that there is more to this than gentle touch. Without expert training, you may be placing your clients at an increased risk of developing or worsening their oedema!Â
Clinical Manual Lymphatic Drainage Course overview
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this course students will:
- Have a detailed understanding of the Lymphatic System
- Be able to differentiate between oedema, lipoedema and lymphoedema
- Understand the relationship and interaction of the lymphatic system with other body systems
- Will be able to apply critical thinking to determine a safe and effective treatment plan
- Have practical skills to treat/assess clients with conditions involving the lymphatic system in the upper and lower extremities
- Understand how medications can affect oedema
- Understand the benefits of adjunctive treatments such as SIPC, LLLT, kinesiotape
- Be able to confidentally liaise with other health professionals
- Recognise when a patient requires referral
- Work within your scope
Course Delivery
- Online learning – 4 weeks of virtual learning
- Zoom session – Thursday evenings during the four weeks of online learning (6-7pm Qld time)
- Face-to-Face practical
- Compulsory attendance at 3 day practical workshop.
- 8:00am-5:00pm.
- Practice on 1-2 clients with conditions as a group.
- Experience SIPC, LLLT, Hivamat deep oscillation.
- After the course
- You will not have to navigate this alone. I am available to help with client treatment plans including via pre-arranged FaceTime/Zoom sessions with you and your client.
- Add on compression therapy down the track if and when you are ready
UPCOMING LOCATIONS AND DATES
Dakabin (North Brisbane)
Fees: $2800Â
This course aligns with the Decongestive Lymphatic Therapy Practitioner Course.
Complete the same theory less the compression therapy component.
Attend the first three days of the DLT course.
Why should I attend this Clinical Manual Lymphatic Drainage Workshop?
Build Real Clinical Skills
This course gives you more than just gentle touch techniques — it equips you with the critical thinking and clinical insight needed to treat complex cases safely and confidently.
Online + Face-to-Face Training
- 4 weeks of detailed online theory (same as DLT training, minus compression therapy)
- 3 days of in-person practical training to master hands-on skills
- Optional upgrade later to full Decongestive Lymphatic Therapy (DLT) certification (adds compression therapy)
Treat a Wider Range of Clients
Learn to support clients with:
- Lymph node removal or damage from surgery/radiation
- Recurrent or multiple surgeries disrupting lymphatic flow
- Liposuction for lipoedema
- Burns, crush injuries, degloving
- Conditions like sinusitis, acne, chronic headaches, post-viral swelling, immobility, and travel-related swelling
 Learn to Think Like a Lymphatic Clinician
You’ll learn to:
- Understand how the lymphatic system interacts with the cardiovascular, pulmonary, and renal systems
- Use clinical reasoning to uncover the why behind swelling
- Differentiate between oedema, lymphoedema, and lipoedema
- Know when and how to refer appropriately
- Integrate MLD safely into your existing practice
Hands-On, Person-Centred Learning
- Experience receiving MLD to feel pressure and flow
- Adjunctive therapies – SIPC, LLLT, Hivamat
- Practice essential techniques and palpation skills
- Get 1:1 support in small class sizes
- Private training options available
“This is more than just moving fluid — this is about knowing when, how, and why to treat.”
Check your suitability
Please call 0402 988 423 before enrolling in this course to check your suitability. Once you pay for the course and receive learning material, this course is NON-REFUNDABLE.
Please see Policies and Procedures for further information.
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