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Cancer related lymphoedema

This course is intended to be an overview of lymphoedema secondary to cancer and it’s treatments. It will help you define, identify, and provide basic management to those people at risk of developing/living with lymphoedema secondary to cancer and/or it’s treatment. Once completed it is suggested that attendees may wish to add on a bolt on course for their specific cancer site or area(s) of interest

Cost: Free

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

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

Learning outcomes

  1. To understand the difference between acute oedema, transient oedema, chronic oedema and cancer related lymphoedema
  2. To recognise those individuals at risk and be able to advise accordingly
  3. To know when and how to refer on
  4. To provide basic advice and management of cancer related lymphoedema

How it works

Enrol

Choose the course that’s right for you and take the next step to achieving your learning goals

Track your progress

Keep track of your progress via the “My Learning Plan” section

Complete module quizzes

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