Chronic oedema and lymphoedema: overview and assessment
Chronic Oedema and Lymphoedema: Overview and Assessment provides healthcare professionals with a practical understanding of the recognition, assessment, and management of chronic swelling conditions. The course explores the causes, symptoms, and clinical features of chronic oedema and lymphoedema, while focusing on early identification, patient assessment, and supportive management strategies such as compression therapy, exercise, and patient education to improve patient care and quality of life.
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Learning Outcomes
What you'll learn
- Understand the causes, signs, and clinical presentation of chronic oedema and lymphoedema
- Conduct appropriate history-taking and physical examination when assessing patients with limb swelling
- Differentiate between chronic oedema and true lymphoedema using clinical assessment findings
- Recognise the physical, psychological, and functional impact of lymphoedema on patients
- Provide practical advice on management strategies, treatment options, and available patient support services
- Promote early identification and appropriate referral for patients with suspected lymphatic disorders
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Learning Outcomes
What you'll learn
- Understand the causes, signs, and clinical presentation of chronic oedema and lymphoedema
- Conduct appropriate history-taking and physical examination when assessing patients with limb swelling
- Differentiate between chronic oedema and true lymphoedema using clinical assessment findings
- Recognise the physical, psychological, and functional impact of lymphoedema on patients
- Provide practical advice on management strategies, treatment options, and available patient support services
- Promote early identification and appropriate referral for patients with suspected lymphatic disorders
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Training Overview
- Foundations of Chronic Oedema and Lymphoedema
- Clinical Evaluation and Diagnosis
- Treatment and Ongoing Care Strategies
- Summary




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Frequently asked questions
The course covers lymphatic function, causes of oedema, assessment techniques, Stemmer’s sign, lymphoscintigraphy, compression therapy, exercise, skin changes, and long-term management strategies.
Yes, learners will receive a certificate upon successful completion of the course.
You can enrol by logging into your Care Learning account using your registered email and password or by creating a new account at care-learning.com.
This course is suitable for healthcare professionals, carers, and support staff involved in assessing or managing patients with chronic oedema or lymphoedema.
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