January 2026 eCommunication

 

Lymphedema and Chronic Edema Management is a Microcredential course developed by the University of Alberta with the Canadian Lymphedema Framework.


Next Course Offering:

February 16 - March 27

The course is divided into four modules

Beyond the Measuring Tape: Differential Diagnoses and Complex Measurements in Lymphedema Management


Guest Lecturers:

Naomi Dolgoy, David Keast, Stanley Rockson, Elizabeth Dylke,

Melissa Aldrich, Vaughan Keeley

Life Beyond Lymphedema: Consideration of Lymphedema Across the Lifespan


Guest Lecturers:

Catherine McCuaig, Heather Watt,

Mona Al Onazi, Anna Towers

Now to Next Steps:

Moving from Current Compression and Activity Approaches to

Advancements of Lymphedema Surgery, Clinical Research, and Developing Treatment Approaches


Guest Lecturers:

Siba Haykal, Margaret McNeely


Complex Case Studies:

Application

Meet the Course Facilitator and Guest Lecturers

Mona Al Onazi

BSc PT, MScRS, CLT, PhD

Course Facilitator



Naomi Dolgoy

M.OTc, CLT, PhD

Guest Lecturer



David Keast

BSc, MSc, Dip Ed, MD, CCFP, FCFP(LM)

Guest Lecturer

Stanley Rockson

MD, FACP, FACC

Guest Lecturer

Vaughan Keeley

PhD, FRCP

Guest Lecturer

Anna Towers

MD

Guest Lecturer

Elizabeth Dylke

PhD, MPhty, BHK

Guest Lecturer

Catherine McCuaig

MD, FRCPC, DABD

Guest Lecturer

Siba Haykal

MD., PhD., FRCS(C)

Guest Lecturer

Melissa Aldrich

BA, MBA, PhD

Guest Lecturer

Heather Watt

BScOT, CLT

Guest Lecturer

Margaret McNeely

PT, PhD

Guest Lecturer

Take your learning to the next level.

Earn 35 Education Hours upon successful course completion.

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