The Management of Palliative Lymphoedema

  • ARHC
  • 22 June 2022
  • 09:30 - 15:00

This Study Day is aimed at:

This training is suitable for all healthcare professionals caring for patients with lymphoedema working in the community, hospital setting, care or nursing home.

 This Study Day will cover:

  • Outline the anatomy and physiology of the lymphatic system including classification, differential diagnosis and clinical signs of lymphoedema
  • Help learners understand the impact lymphoedema can have on a person’s life both physically and psychologically
  • Look at the management principles for lymphoedema
  • Give learners the opportunity to practise elements of the treatment of lymphoedema including palliative bandaging, simple lymphatic drainage massage and kinesio-taping.

There will be an opportunity for learners to practise techniques for managing lymphoedema.

Course price

£75.00

Diverse group of students at a table, being taught in the Hospice's Education & Conference Centre