What is the LANA certification?
The Lymphology Association of North America (LANA®) supports the standards and quality of training in the field of lymphology. LANA® also established and maintains certification for medical professionals who provide services in the field of lymphology. Standardization serves to improve the quality and availability of lymphedema care and provides a foundation upon which the health insurance industry can establish consistent reimbursement guidelines. In order to be able to sit for the LANA exam, applicants need to complete a certification course (135 hours) at a reputable lymphedema training program. After completion of the certification course, applicants need to accumulate one year of clinical experience in lymphedema management prior to the LANA® application. Upon successful completion of the computerized LANA® exam, the lymphedema therapists are entitled to add the credentials “CLT-LANA” to their names. These credentials will identify the lymphedema therapists’ extensive professional
