Lymphedema and manual lymph drainage certifications
Lymphedema certification courses teach complete decongestive therapy (CDT): manual lymph drainage, compression bandaging, exercise and skin care. PTs, OTs and other licensed clinicians take them. Graduates of 135-hour programs can apply to take the national CLT-LANA exam from the Lymphology Association of North America; check LANA's current eligibility rules first.
| Certification | From | Upcoming dates | Next |
|---|---|---|---|
| Complete Lymphedema Certification (CLT) | Academy of Lymphatic Studies | 47 | Oct 17–25, 2026, Anchorage, AK |
| Lymphedema Therapy Certification (CLT) | Klose Training | 16 | Oct 25–31, 2026, Seattle, WA |
| CDT Lymphedema Certification (CLT) | Norton School | 20 | Nov 7–15, 2026, St. Louis, MO |
| Manual Lymph Drainage certification (MLD) | Academy of Lymphatic Studies | 71 | Oct 21–25, 2026, San Diego, CA |
What each one takes
Complete Lymphedema Certification (CLT)
The Academy of Lymphatic Studies' full CDT certification course. Some dates pair a 90-hour home study with 5 days in person. Academy of Lymphatic Studies. See their courses on the map.
Lymphedema Therapy Certification (CLT)
Klose Training's lymphedema therapist certification course. Klose Training. See their courses on the map.
CDT Lymphedema Certification (CLT)
The Norton School's 135-hour complete decongestive therapy certification. Norton School. See their courses on the map.
Manual Lymph Drainage certification (MLD)
Shorter courses that certify you in manual lymph drainage (Vodder technique at the Academy of Lymphatic Studies) without the full lymphedema program. Academy of Lymphatic Studies. See their courses on the map.
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Upcoming courses that count toward these certifications
October 2026
- Oct 17–25, 2026 · 9 days Complete Lymphedema Certification $3,350 · Anchorage, AK Details and registration
- Oct 17–25, 2026 · 9 days Complete Lymphedema Certification $3,350 · Baton Rouge, LA Details and registration
- Oct 21–25, 2026 · 5 days Certification in Manual Lymph Drainage (Vodder Technique) $1,250 · 40 contact hrs · San Diego, CA Details and registration
- Oct 25–31, 2026 · 7 days Lymphedema Therapy Certification Price on provider site · Seattle, WA Details and registration
- Fri–Sun, Oct 30 – Nov 1, 2026 · 3 days Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD) Certification Price on provider site · Austin, TX Details and registration
November 2026
- Nov 2–7, 2026 · 6 days Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD) Certification Price on provider site · Waldoboro, ME Details and registration
- Nov 4–8, 2026 · 5 days Certification in Manual Lymph Drainage (Vodder Technique) $1,250 · 40 contact hrs · Long Island, NY Details and registration
- Nov 7–15, 2026 · 9 days Complete Lymphedema Certification $3,350 · Dallas, TX Details and registration
- Nov 7–15, 2026 · 9 days Complete Lymphedema Certification $3,350 · Fishkill, NY Details and registration
- Nov 7–15, 2026 · 9 days Complete Lymphedema Certification $3,350 · Las Vegas, NV Details and registration
- Nov 7–15, 2026 · 9 days CDT Lymphedema Certification (135 hours) Price on provider site · St. Louis, MO Details and registration
- Nov 9–13, 2026 · 5 days Certification in Manual Lymph Drainage (Vodder Technique) $1,250 · 40 contact hrs · Chicago, IL Details and registration
- Nov 12–18, 2026 · 7 days Lymphedema Therapy Certification Price on provider site · Utica, MI Details and registration
- Nov 12–18, 2026 · 7 days Lymphedema Therapy Certification Price on provider site · Meriden, CT Details and registration
- Nov 14–22, 2026 · 9 days Complete Lymphedema Certification $3,350 · Memphis, TN Details and registration
- Nov 14–22, 2026 · 9 days Complete Lymphedema Certification $3,350 · Atlanta, GA Details and registration
- Nov 14–22, 2026 · 9 days CDT Lymphedema Certification (135 hours) Price on provider site · Dallas, TX Details and registration
- Nov 14–18, 2026 · 5 days Certification in Manual Lymph Drainage (Vodder Technique) $1,250 · 40 contact hrs · Houston, TX Details and registration
December 2026
- Dec 3–9, 2026 · 7 days Lymphedema Therapy Certification Price on provider site · Lafayette, CO Details and registration
- Dec 5–13, 2026 · 9 days Complete Lymphedema Certification $3,350 · Palm Beach Gardens, FL Details and registration
- Dec 5–13, 2026 · 9 days Complete Lymphedema Certification $3,350 · Sacramento, CA Details and registration
- Dec 5–13, 2026 · 9 days CDT Lymphedema Certification (135 hours) Price on provider site · Los Angeles, CA Details and registration
- Dec 9–13, 2026 · 5 days Certification in Manual Lymph Drainage (Vodder Technique) $1,250 · 40 contact hrs · Miami, FL Details and registration
- Dec 10–15, 2026 · 6 days Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD) Certification Price on provider site · Lafayette, CO Details and registration
- Dec 12–16, 2026 · 5 days Certification in Manual Lymph Drainage (Vodder Technique) $1,250 · 40 contact hrs · Raleigh, NC Details and registration
January 2027
- Jan 3–7, 2027 · 5 days Certification in Manual Lymph Drainage (Vodder Technique) $1,250 · 40 contact hrs · Toms River, NJ Details and registration
- Jan 9–17, 2027 · 9 days Complete Lymphedema Certification $3,350 · Honolulu, HI Details and registration
- Jan 9–17, 2027 · 9 days Complete Lymphedema Certification $3,350 · Nashville, TN Details and registration
- Jan 13–17, 2027 · 5 days Certification in Manual Lymph Drainage (Vodder Technique) $1,250 · 40 contact hrs · Dallas, TX Details and registration
- Jan 14–20, 2027 · 7 days Lymphedema Therapy Certification Price on provider site · Scottsdale, AZ Details and registration
From each provider's public pages, checked October 24, 2026. Requirements, prices and exam dates change, so confirm with the provider before you register.
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