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Breast Cancer related lymphoedema; including lymphoedema of the arm, breast and trunk

This course is designed as a follow on from the “Introduction to Cancer Related Lymphoedema” and should not be completed as a stand alone.

 

This course is an overview of lymphoedema secondary to breast cancer, including lymphoedema of the arm, breast and trunk cancer and its treatments. This will build on your learning from the introduction to cancer related lymphoedema and help you recognise symptoms more readily, undertake basic assessment, monitoring and initiate immediate and necessary care. 

Cost: NHS £48.00 (ex VAT) | Private £49.00* (ex VAT)

About this course

This course is written by national experts and key opinion leaders who are skilled in the creative and person-centred approach to the management of cancer related lymphoedema. Our people are published experts, recognised as innovators and leaders in their field and regularly present their work at conferences and events. 

Details
Modules: 1
Time: 2 hours

Who should attend

This course is suitable for any health care professional – Medical, Nursing, Allied Health Care Professionals (including Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, radiographers, Operating Department Practitioners, mammographers, dieticians, Speech and Language therapists) Pharmacists and support staff working with people living with breast cancer

Learning outcomes

  1. To understand and be able to educate patients about the reason they are at risk of developing cancer related lymphoedema and why it occurs
  2. To be able to undertake basic assessment and identify atypical presentation
  3. To understand the specific impact for breast cancer patients who are at risk or develop cancer related lymphoedema
  4. To understand the role of the MDT in managing cancer related lymphoedema
  5. To be able to initiate immediate and necessary care

How it works

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Complete module quizzes

Learn new skills with bite-sized video tutorials, test your knowledge and achieve a qualification which will improve patient care