The Lymphoedema Academy of Australia Pty Ltd
Now offering a unique “Live Online Training Course” treating anyone with the debilatating condition “LYMPHOEDEMA” and “LIPOEDEMA”. This course is for people who have a high level of empathy and compassion, wanting to make a difference in your clients life.
What are the benefits of our online courses over our traditional face to face courses?
- 100% online for your convenience
- Personal one on one time online with your educator
- Free ongoing support from your educator/Lymphoedema Practitioner of over 17 years clinical experience
Learn from the comfort of your own home
No need to schedule holidays to complete coursework
Save money on travel and accommodation costs
3 days of online face time with experienced lymphoedema educator
Accredited course with the L.A.A
You will need the following to register:
• You must be over the age of 21
• Photo I.D. needs to be provided on registration
• Copy of qualifications are required
The Complex Decongestive Therapy training course is suitable for:
- Certified Massage Therapists
- Qualified Professional Carers
- Podiatrists
- Nurses
- All Health Professionals will be considered
- Certified Natural Therapists
*All male applicants must be registered with Ahpra
Treating all grades of Lymphoedema and Lipoedema
(C.D.T. complex decongestive therapy) may be practiced as a single modality in your private clinic, mobile or incorporated with your professional/personal skills in hospital or nursing home environment, palliative care, physiotherapy, occupational therapy and home.
Complex Decongestive Therapy post graduate course:
The Lymphoedema Academy of Australia Pty Ltd is offering approx 150 hours of education and training with prior learning in Anatomy and Physiology or similar.
On completion of course, you will receive a certificate of accreditation with the Lymphoedema Academy of Australia Pty Ltd as a Lymphoedema Practitioner. Your name will go on the Lymphoedema Academy of Australia register at no cost.
There is an annual membership for students to have ongoing access to all resource materials and online training videos.
Complex Decongestive Therapy: The 4 main components are:
- Skin Care ( conditioning the skin helps prevent dryness & infections)
- Lymphatic drainage (promotes lymph flow, reducing limb size)
- Compression; bandaging or substitute wraps (It increases the effectiveness of the muscle pump mechanism)
In some cases a medical compression support stocking is required on a regular basis. - Exercise/nutrition, to stimulate the lymphatic system & eating healthy.
Trainers Endorsed by L.A.A.
- Pauline Wallace
- Sally Harris
Lymphoedema Practitioners Register:
Students will be eligible to be on the L.A.A. Practitioners Register (for no added cost), under the section of "Find A Practitioner" on the L.A.A. Pty Ltd website, at the discretion of the Directors of the L.A.A. Pty Ltd.
There is more than ONE Lymphoedema Practitioners register in Australia. You need to have done your course with the appropriate training company to be on their register.
To be on the Lymphoedema Academy of Australia Practioners Register, you need to be accredited by completing the All Grades Lymphoedema and Lipoedema (Complex Decongestive Therapy) course run by the Lymphoedema Academy of Australia Pty Ltd.
Education for self-care management
Education for self-care management is essential for maintaining a lymphoedema limb.
- The Academy is aiming to promote lymphoedema and lipoedema awareness in the communities.
- To give students the knowledge and understanding they need to reduce swelling in their clients limb.
- Provide support, information and guidance for your clients to manage their lymphoedema at home with a personalized strategy plan.
- Learn to assess issues presented by the client/patient, their medical history, consulting Health Practitioners when needed and providing a professional clinical practice.
- Education is given on measuring a swollen limb, lymphatic drainage sequence, professional compression bandaging and also the appropriate knowledge by leading medical compression companies on supplying and fitting medical support stockings.
- Demonstrating the Lympha press pumps, comfy leg sleeve and pants. Excellent alternative for patients who have difficulty having lymphatic drainage, wearing compression stockings and bandages. This is the most easy to use, and comfortable compression garment you will ever use for reducing excess fluid in any limb and torso region.
NDIS Approved Products
These compression garments are being successfully used by NDIS clients, with Lymphoedema and Lipoedema
Pauline Wallace (mobile private Lymphoedema practitioner Queensland) can assess, supply and fit you with any of these garments. Ph. 0408 704 088
Assessment can also be done via Zoom call anywhere in Australia.
