Course code: CMP103
This is a day dedicated to the teaching and the practice on the use of compression garments and kinesiology taping methods used for Lymphoedema and Chronic Oedema of the Lower Limbs. Taught content involves a 6 hour study day where delegates will increase skills in selecting, measuring, and fitting compression hosiery along with taping methods for the Lower Limb, with an overview on treating Lower Limb Oedema using IPC and Photobiomodulation.
Target Audience
Lymphoedema specialists, those new to the speciality or requiring a refresh on compression therapy and kinesiology taping for Lower Limb 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 compression garments.
- Demomstrate ability to apply measuring guidelines to practice and to order the
correct garments.
- Promote safe practice in the use of compression therapy.
- Promote safe practice in the application of kinesiology taping for lower limbs,
including knowledge of indications, contra indications and methods of
application.
CPD Hours
There is pre-course reading and reflection, and a competency based assessment for both
compression selection and kinesiology taping, 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.
