Course contents

Comprehensive study guide for Dr Vodder's Level 1 Online Theory Module

  • 1

    About this course

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    Topic 1 - History

    • How to use the Topic Sections

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    • 1.1 Topic guide

    • 1.2 Textbook, lecture videos and additional reading

    • 1.2.1 Lecture slides PDF

    • 1.4 Tutorial excerpts

    • 1.3 Additional MLO lectures

    • 1.5 Topic checklist

    • 1.6 Self-test quiz

    • Questions?
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    Topic 2 - Anatomy

    • 2.1 Topic guide

    • 2.2 Textbook, lecture videos and additional reading

    • 2.2.1 Lecture slides PDF

    • 2.3 Additional MLO lectures

    • 2.4 Tutorial excerpts

    • 2.4.1 Defining lymphatic anatomy and physiology

    • 2.4.2 Superficial and deep pathways

    • Alt tute 2.4.2 Fundamental lymph pathways

    • 2.4.3 Alternative drainage pathways

    • 2.4.4 Lymph nodes

    • 2.4.5 Lymph vessel hierarchies

    • 2.4.6 Trunks and ducts

    • 2.4.7 The body's response to acute injury

    • 2.4.8 Blood capillaries and initial lymph vessels

    • 2.5 Topic checklist

    • 2.6 Self-test quiz

    • Questions?
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    Topic 3 - Physiology

    • 3.1 Aims of this section

    • 3.2 Textbook, lecture videos and additional reading

    • 3.2.1 Lecture slides PDF

    • 3.3 Additional MLO lectures

    • 3.3.1 Properties of LCT

    • 3.3.2 Fluid movement at the capillary

    • 3.4 Tutorial excerpts

    • 3.4.1 Collagen and elastin

    • 3.4.2 Ground substance and hyaluronic acid

    • Alt 3.4.1 & 3.4.2 Loose connective tissue

    • 3.4.3 Fluid dynamics

    • 3.4.5 Microcirculation quiz

    • 3.4.4 The effect of altitude

    • 3.4.5 The pre-capillary sphincter

    • 3.5 Topic checklist

    • 3.6 Physiology Quiz

    • Questions?
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    Topic 4 - Pathophysiology

    • 4.1 Topic guide

    • 4.2 Textbook, lecture videos and additional reading

    • 4.2.1 Lecture slides PDF

    • 4.3 & 4.4 Tutorial and other additional videos

    • 4.5 Topic checklist

    • 4.6 Pathology Quiz

    • Questions?
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    Topic 5 - Dr Vodder's MLD

    • 5.1 Topic guide

    • 5.2 Textbook, lecture videos and additional reading

    • 5.2.1 Lecture slides PDF

    • 5.3 Additional videos

    • 5.4 Tutorial excerpts

    • 5.4.1 Light or Firm?

    • 5.4.2 Control of lymphatic smooth muscle

    • 5.4.4 MLD and chronic pain

    • 5.5 Topic checklist

    • 5.6 MLD Quiz

    • Questions?
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    Topic 6 - Chronic oedema

    • 6.1 Topic guide

    • 6.2 Textbook, lecture videos and additional reading

    • 6.2.1 Lecture slides PDF

    • 6.3 Additional MLO lectures

    • 6.3.1 Oedema formation and classifications

    • 6.4 Tutorial excerpts

    • 6.4.1 Dynamic vs lympho (static) edema

    • 6.5 Topic checklist

    • 6.6 Lymphoedema Quiz

    • Questions?
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    Step-guide for DVAI lecture videos

    • Creating an account on the Dr Vodder Akademie International website

    • Accessing the DVAI lecture videos and PDF

    • Log-in details as provided by the DVAI

    • Updating your profile and help for the DVAI website

    • DVAI lecture videos, presentation PDF and printing
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    Step-guide for DVAI exam quiz

    • Excerpt from a tutorial on the exam

    • Accessing the DVAI exam and using the 'Test exam'

    • Completing the DVAI exam

    • DVAI exam information pdf

    • Jan's tips for exam taking

    • What if I don't pass?
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    Evaluation and feedback

    • Course Evaluation
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    Certificate of Completion

    • Requirements

    • CPD quiz
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    All tutorial recordings

    • All tutorial recordings

    • Tute 2.4.1 Defining lymphatic anatomy and physiology

    • Tute 2.4.2 Superficial and deep pathways

    • Alt tute 2.4.2 Fundamental lymph pathways

    • Tute 2.4.3 Alternative drainage pathways

    • Tute 2.4.4 Lymph nodes

    • Tute 2.4.5 Lymph vessel hierarchies

    • Tue 2.4.6 Trunks and ducts

    • Tute 2.4.7 The body's response to acute injury

    • Tute 3.4.1 Collagen and elastin

    • Tute 3.4.2 Ground substance and hyaluronic acid

    • Copy of Alt 3.4.1 & 3.4.2 Loose connective tissue

    • Tute 3.4.3 Fluid dynamics

    • Tute 3.4.4 The effect of altitude

    • Tute 3.4.5 The pre-capillary sphincter

    • Tute 5.4.1 Light or Firm?

    • Tute 5.4.2 Control of lymphatic smooth muscle

    • Tute 6.4.1 Dynamic vs lympho (static) edema

    • Tute 5.4.4 MLD and chronic pain