Newcastle Lymphoedema Training Course 13th to 14th & 17h to 18th March 2025

RECOGNITION:

• On completion of online study, theory, practical and case study, submission of your work, and after satisfactory assessment  you will be accredited as a lymphoedema clinician by Lymphoedema Academy of Australia

PRE-REQUISITES:

• Certificate in Anatomy & Physiology or similar
• Public & Professional indemnity insurance (required before starting any treatment on patients/clients)
• Current First Aid certificate preferred 
• Students must be able to READ,WRITE,SPEAK and UNDERSTAND English fluently. (Translators are not permitted with the L.A.A. courses) 

STUDY PROGRAM: Approx 120 hours

• Prior learning and online study
• Anatomy of the circulatory and lymphatic system
• Physiology of the lymphatic system
• Stages of lymphoedema
• Lipoedema, Dercum's and Madelungs disease causing lymphoedema
• Palliative care 
• Fibrosis, cellulitis and Papilloma's
• Radiation, Chemotherapy and Lymphoedema 
• Nutrition and lymphoedema
• Complex Decongestive Treatment for lymphoedema (MLDT. skin care, compression, exercise)
• Basic and advanced bandaging for all grades of lymphoedema. 
• Compression pumps, leg and arm sleeves demonstrated by Keystone Health
• Medical compression stockings and wraps

ASSESSMENT:

• Attendance to Live Online meetings
• Theory exam assessed by educator via Zoom meeting
• Practical assessment demonstrating the technique of measuring, drainage & bandaging as per the requirements of the Lymphoedema Academy of Australia.
• Assignments to be completed and submitted to educator by email

Payment options are:

• Direct Debit

A $985 deposit is required on confirmation of your registration.
Balance is to be paid no later than 4 weeks prior to commencement of course to ensure time for prior study of materials.

NOTE: Payment is not required on registration - an invoice will be sent to you on acceptance of your registration.

To register online click below.