The Assessment and Management of Chronic Oedema in the Community
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Bandaging
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Lymphoedema Compression Bandaging
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Lymphoedema Treatment In Palliative Care
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The Physiology; Assessment and Management of Chronic Oedema
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The Science of Compression Therapy
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Overview of management of the patient with Lymphoedema
Lymphtech
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Lymphscanner in Clinical Practice
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CCO101
The Assessment and Management of Chronic Oedema in the Community
CMP101
Compression Therapy and Kinesiology Taping for Upper Limb Oedema
CMP102
Compression Therapy and Kinesiology Taping for Midline Oedema
CMP103
Compression Therapy and Kinesiology Taping for Lower Limb Oedema
MNG102
Management of Arm, Breast and Truncal Oedema
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The Assessment and Management of Chronic
Oedema in the Community
Course code: CCO101
This training is aimed at those who are working in the community setting who are
directly involved in the assessment and management of patients with Lower Limb
Chronic oedema. This course is completed over 2 full days or 4 half days, which do
not have to run consecutively. This CPD accredited course will enhance your
theoretical knowledge and practical skills in all aspects required to manage chronic
oedema in the community setting. The course will comprise of a total of 14 hours
face to face training. Teaching includes a variety of presentations, case studies
and self-directed study.
Target Audience
Nurses, G.P’s and members of allied healthcare including Nursing assistants,
physiotherapists, occupational therapists or any member of staff with an interest in
managing Chronic Oedema.
Learning Outcomes
Increase knowledge of the causes of chronic oedema via revision of
Lymphatics and vascular systems and their symbiotic roles including
incidence of chronic oedema
Increase clinician confidence to accurately diagnose and ‘manage’ the
underlying cause’ of Oedema
Increase knowledge of available management options supported with latest
research
Understand the importance of good skin care and the possible implications of
poor skin care utilising Formulary products
Gain confidence to differentiate between Red Legs, Cellulitis and best
practice guidelines for management and prevention of future episodes of
Cellulitis
Understand the importance of simple exercise to educate
patients/family/carers why exercise is critical for improved quality of life
and symptom management: Self-directed patient care.
Revise and discuss the theories of compression therapy
Demonstrate knowledge and skills in the application of short stretch
bandaging, compression garments and Velcro wrapping devices
Know when and how to refer to specialist services: Lymphoedema, Vascular,
Dermatology
CPD Hours
Attendees will be directed to 2 hours worth of pre-course reading and 1 hour of
written reflection on the holistic assessment of the patient with chronic oedema.
There is then 12 hours of face to face training spread across the course, as well as
a further 2 hours reading and reflecting on compression articles.
Lymphscanner in clinical practice
Course code: ---
This module is designed to introduce you to the Lymphscanner and inform you of recent research regarding the use of the LymphScanner in clinical practice.
Learning Outcomes
To understand the anatomy and physiology of the lymphatics
To highlight the research design and development of the Lymphscanner
To understand how to use the Lymphscanner in clinical practice
Lymphoedema Compression Bandaging
Course code: ---
This CPD certified training module is focused on the application of lymphoedema compression bandaging during the treatment phase of chronic oedema and lymphoedema management.
Learning Outcomes
Increase awareness of why compression bandaging is prescribed.
Understand the theory & principles of compression bandaging and the differences in types of bandages.
Understand & demonstrate the practical application of short stretch multi-layer compression bandaging in chronic oedema management.
Increase awareness of indications & contraindications of compression therapy.
To discuss how the treatment should be modified when venous disease symptoms, include chronic oedema.
To promote safe practice in the use of compression therapy.
The Physiology; Assessment and Management of Chronic Oedema
Course code: ---
This CPD accredited online module will introduce you to the Anatomy & Physiology of chronic oedema & lymphoedema to enable you to understand how & why it develops & equip you with basic skills to enable assessment and management of the condition in your workplace.
Learning Outcomes
Understand how to Assess, Manage & Implement Treatment of mild to moderate chronic oedema/lymphoedema.
Understand the Anatomy & Physiology associated with chronic oedema development.
Define chronic oedema and the conditions associated with the terminology
Understand the components of care in chronic oedema management and how to apply these to the individual patient.
Understand the issues around the selection of appropriate treatments for patients with chronic oedema
The Science of Compression Therapy
Course code: ---
This CPD certified training module will provide an overview of the theoretical underpinning for the use of all types of compression therapy in managing chronic oedema.
Learning Outcomes
To discuss the theoretical components and use of compression therapy in diseases of the lymphatic and venous systems
To highlight the differences between the compression therapies used in clinical practice
Increase awareness of why compression therapy is used in chronic oedema
Increase awareness of indications & contra-indications for using compression therapy.
To enable the selection of appropriate compression therapy, based on patient assessment.
To discuss how treatment should be modified when venous disease symptoms, include chronic oedema
Made to Order Vs. Custom Made
Course code: ---
This session will demonstrate how to get the best out of choosing Haddenham compression products to enhance patient care and will enable you to gain a solid understanding of the differences between made to order and Custom-Made compression products.
Learning Outcomes
Distinguish between Made to Order and Custom Made compression garments
Highlight the choices and variations of garments available Made to Order
Highlight the differences between the availability of compression garments via the FP10/GP10 route and via the Clinic/Patient route
Highlight cost saving approaches and improved patient experience when selecting compression garments
Enhance Clinical decision making when using compression garments to treat chronic oedema.
Build clinician confidence in choosing and ordering compression garments from Haddenham Healthcare
Overview of management of the patient with Lymphoedema
Course code: ---
This CPD certified training module is designed to improve your understanding of the importance of holistic patient management as well as introduce you to a wider range of methods that can be used to support your patient's oedema management.
Learning Outcomes
To discuss a variety of treatments available to form part of the holistic management of the patient with Lymphoedema
To gain a basic understanding of the mechanism of each treatment and how it affects lymphoedema pathophysiology.
To enhance confidence in the selection of an appropriate treatment plan as part of holistic care.
Compression Therapy and Kinesiology Taping
for Midline Oedema
Course code: CMP102
Aimed at those in advanced practice and management of Lymphoedema/Chronic oedema who
have access to specialist/ bespoke compression therapy as well as products available
via drug tariff.
This is day dedicated to the teaching practice on the use of compression garments in
advanced practice of lymphoedema. Taught content involves a 6 hour study day
focussing on the selection, measuring and fitting of compression garments used in
specialist management such as head and neck, truncal and obesity related oedema as
well as an overview of the use the Lymph Flow Advance and Photobiomodulation.
Target Audience
Lymphoedema specialists, those who are familiar with the use of circular and flat
knit garments but require skills in the use of specialist bespoke compression or
those requiring a refresh on specialist compression therapy and kinesiology taping
for midline lymphoedema.
Learning Outcomes
Explain the rationale for the choice of fabric and compression therapy
selection.
Demonstrate the correct measuring for “made to order”off the shelf and
made-to-measure ETO compression garments
Demonstrate ability to apply measuring guidelines to practice and to order
the
correct garments.
Promote safe practice in the use of the ETO range of compression therapy.
Promote safe practice in the application of kinesiology taping for the
midline, including knowledge of indications, contra indications and methods
of application.
CPD Hours
There is pre course reading and reflective case studies are encouraged to
demonstrate evidence for CPD. In total, if completed this will give the delegate 10
hours of CPD.
Management of Arm, Breast and Truncal
Oedema
Course code: MNG102
This is a 6 hour training day that focuses on the assessment and management of arm
and truncal oedema. It brings together sections from other training days such as the
use of the TDC in the assessment of breast and truncal oedema.
Target Audience
Breast Care team members, and Lymphoedema specialists.
Learning Outcomes
Gain understanding and skills in how to complete a full holistic assessment
of the patient with arm and truncal lymphoedema
Explain the rationale for the choice of fabric and compression therapy
selection.
Demonstrate the correct measuring for “made to order” off-the-shelf and
made-to-measure compression garments
Demonstrate ability to apply measuring guidelines to practice and to order
the correct garment(s)
Promote safe practice in the application of kinesiology taping for the
midline, including knowledge of indications, contra indications and methods
of application.
Increase awareness of technological approaches to assessment and management
of arm and truncal oedema
CPD Hours
There is pre course reading and reflection and a competency-based assessment that
the delegate can complete within 3 months of attending the course. In total, if
completed this will give the delegate 12 hours of CPD.
Lymphoedema Treatment in Palliative Care
Course code: 123
This CPD accredited course is designed to increase understanding of the components involved in
lymphoedema in advanced disease and what treatment options are available.
Target Audience
Learning Outcomes
To increase understanding of the components involved in lymphoedema in advanced disease
To appreciate the need for a thorough assessment, in order to facilitate decision making regarding management options
To be aware of risk factors and “red flags” for palliative lymphoedema patients and to understand how to reduce this risk
To appreciate when it may be necessary to adapt usual treatments, ensuring these are available and appropriate in the palliative setting
To know what options for compression are available from Haddenham and specifically how these may be used in palliative care
To understand the psychosocial implications of lymphoedema in palliative care, ensuring that the main aims of treatment focus on the goals described by the patient
