ILWTI Training Discount for LAO Members

The International Lymphedema & Wound Training Institute (ILWTI) is proud to offer licensed medical professionals the training and certification needed to specialize in the effective treatment of lymphedema. For over 23 years, ILWTI has been a leader in the field, delivering high-quality education and practical skills to healthcare providers across North America and beyond.

We’re excited to collaborate with the LAO to bring our Certified Lymphedema and Wound Training to your members. Special pricing and exclusive programs have been created just for LAO members. Additionally, we’re working to coordinate onsite training in Ontario, and we offer our unique Live Hands-On Teletraining format for those seeking a more flexible, remote learning experience.

ILWTI is the only accredited provider approved to deliver full lymphedema and wound certification via Teletraining. Each year, 250–300 medical professionals complete our hands-on remote training, which has proven especially effective for reaching providers in areas where access to in-person education is limited.

We invite you to explore our website, where you’ll find detailed course pages including outlines, prerequisites, schedules, registration, and pricing for all certification programs. ILWTI offers the most advanced and current curriculum in the industry, taught by world-class instructors with exceptional clinical expertise. Please take a moment to read more about our faculty online.

Meet Brandy McKeown, OTR/L, CLT-LANA, CLWT
Brandy is ILWTI’s CEO, Director of Education, and a practicing lymphedema therapist with over 20 years of experience. She is a nationally recognized expert, serves on several industry boards, and co-owns lymphedema clinics in South Georgia. Brandy is available to answer questions about curriculum, clinical applications, billing, or clinic start-up support.
📧 brandymckeown@ILWTI.com

About Our Live Teletraining Format

Our Teletraining platform was developed in partnership with Nova Southeastern University (NSU) in Fort Lauderdale, using university-level remote learning technology. NSU continues to exclusively partner with ILWTI to certify their Doctor of Physical Therapy graduates.

ILWTI remains the only provider in the U.S. accredited to offer 100% remote lymphedema certification. This accreditation was earned through rigorous review by independent third parties and professional associations, and validated by hundreds of clinical case studies.

We use Canvas for our online modules and host the live, interactive portions via Zoom, providing a true classroom experience with real-time instructor engagement. Practicums are hands-on:

• For MLD and compression, students work with a friend or family member.

• For wound care, students practice on analogs such as pork shank or fruit (students procure these locally; all other supplies are shipped).

Onsite Options

In addition to Teletraining, we offer onsite training at NSU’s Fort Lauderdale campus (typically in August) and hybrid courses at select U.S. locations. Still, over 90% of our students choose Teletraining due to the convenience and cost savings. Student feedback is overwhelmingly positive, and we maintain almost 100% satisfaction rate.

Full CLWT® Certification for OT/OTA, PT/PTA, MD, NP, RN and Canadian RMT Professionals

The Certified Lymphedema and Wound Therapist (CLWT®) program combines three certifications into one advanced credential:

1. Modern MLD™ – Manual Lymphatic Drainage

2. CWT® – Certified Wound Therapist (AWCC Approved Provider)

3. CCS™ – Certified Compression Specialist

Together, these total 145+ hours and fulfill all education requirements for the optional LANAand AWCC® board exams. (Note: LANA requires a 1–2 hour in-person skills assessment if training is completed remotely; ILWTI will arrange this and submit the checkoff on your behalf.)

LAO Member Pricing:

Massage Therapists (LMTs) with 500+ hours of clinical massage training:

• Modern MLD™ for LMTs (NCBTMB-accredited):

  • Regular: $1298 USD

  • LAO Member Price: $848 USD – Code: LAOLMT

Flexible Payment Options

A $500 deposit allows you to begin your online pre-study at your convenience. No interest or fees—just pay the balance before the live portion of each course begins. For CLWT®, that’s one-third of the balance for each individual course as you progress. We’re happy to work with you to ensure a smooth and flexible experience.

Once registered, you’ll receive two emails within 24 hours:

1. From ILWTI Alumni Support: alumni.portal@ilwti.com

2. From Canvas Teachers (login details for pre-course study)

Please check your spam folder if you don’t see them.

We’re honored to support the LAO community by making advanced lymphedema and wound care training more accessible and affordable. Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions—we’re here to help.