Training Comparisons
Method
Prerequisites
Course Length
Qualification
Dr Vodder
Enrollment is open to persons with any of the
following qualifications:
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Medical Doctor
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Naturopath
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Occupational Therapist
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Physiotherapist
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Podiatrist
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Registered Nurse
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Remedial Massage Therapist
Massage therapist* (minimum 500 hour’s
training)
160 Hours
Classroom including practical &
theory. Continuous professional
development also required to
remain qualified.
Post Graduate Certificate in
MLD & CDT from the Vodder
School International
Accredited on the National
Lymphoedema Practitioners
Register NLRP
Casley-Smith
Undergraduate studies in: Remedial Massage
therapy, Nursing, Occupational therapy,
Physiotherapy, and many other health
professions.
135 Hours
(with practical and theory
exams).
A component of home study is
part of the course requirement.
Accredited on the National
Lymphoedema Practitioners
Register NLRP
Rhythm Massage Development
None
Level 1 - 2 Day
Learning Accreditation Points
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AMT 70 CEU
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MMA 20 CPE
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ATMS 12 CPE
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ANTA 15 CPE
Q Academy
None
Short Course - 2 Day
None