Lymphoedema Awareness

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This course provides healthcare professionals with essential knowledge and practical skills to identify, assess, and manage lymphoedema effectively. Emphasis is placed on early detection, patient education, risk reduction, and referral pathways to improve patient outcomes and quality of life.

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Lymphoedema Awareness

Learning Outcomes

What you'll learn

  • Define lymphoedema and differentiate between primary and secondary types.
  • Identify early signs and symptoms of lymphoedema and recognize high-risk individuals.
  • Conduct appropriate clinical assessments including Stemmer’s sign and pitting oedema tests.
  • Explain the link between recurrent cellulitis and lymphatic dysfunction.
  • Apply self-management strategies and educate patients using appropriate resources.
  • Understand when and how to refer patients to specialist lymphoedema services.
  • Recognise the impact of medications on lymphatic function and oedema.
  • Navigate care pathways, including alternative support options when local services are limited.
  • Promote early intervention to prevent complications such as fibrosis, ulceration, and infection.
  • Support long-term quality of life through patient-centred, multidisciplinary care.

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Training Overview

  • Introducing Lymphoedema
  • Assessing and Managing Lymphoedema
  • Cellulitis and Lymphoedema
  • Clinical Assessment of Lymphoedema
  • Continued Assessment and Management of Lymphoedema
  • Summary
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Frequently asked questions

It’s an online course that teaches healthcare professionals how to identify, assess, and manage lymphoedema effectively to improve patient wellbeing.

This course is ideal for nurses, allied health professionals, and clinicians involved in primary or specialist care.

You’ll learn about the lymphatic system, signs of lymphoedema, assessment techniques, self-management strategies, and when to refer patients.

The course takes about 30 minutes to complete and is mobile-friendly for flexible learning.

Early detection and management can prevent complications, improve quality of life, and support better patient outcomes.