LYMPHOEDEMA Training Course introduction resources and course information with reference to lymphedema.
Recognised LAA Casley-Smith Lymphoedema Courses in Complex Lymphatic Therapy

Information about course and training objectives: Lymphoedema training course content and lectures are developed and delivered by approved experienced instructors or therapists. All students/participants learn specific professional skills and are provided research information to make positive judgment within their application of learned knowledge.

LAA Accredited Training  - Full Course Full course; Complex Lymphatic Therapy for Treatment of Lymphoedema. - (Casley-Smith Method) Date:     October 2008 - Tuesday 14th -Thursday 30th Duration:   135 hours (9am-5pm daily, Excluding Sundays) Venue: Moss Vale, Southern Highlands, NSW. Successful attendees will be accredited in Complex Lymphatic Therapy in the treatment of lymphoedema (Casley-Smith method). Cost: $2,750.00 AUD Certified Instructor: Elsebeth Perry (Petersen) Contact No: 02 6286 7030   Fax 02 6286 9368 email:          elsebeth@idx.com.au This is a full professional course teaching the theory and principles and of Complex Physical (Lymphatic) Therapy for the Treatment of Lymphoedema (CPT) The course is suitable for post graduate level training of  Massage Therapists Occupational Therapists (O/T's), Physiotherapists, Nurses and Doctors. It contains a component of theory and hands on practical work.  This is certificated course after successful examination at completion After graduation a participant should have the knowledge and resources to recognise and provide successful application treatments for the reduction, control  and management of lymphoedema and lipoedema.   The complete details of this full lymphoedema training course  is shown below. Full course provided by: LAA Certified Trainer © ELSEBETH PERRY  SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE elsebeth@idx.com.au 02 6286 7030   Fax 02 6286 9368

Short 1 Day Training Course  Lymphoedema / Lipoedema Bandaging Day course; Bandaging for lymphoedema. Date:     29th September 2008               (9.45 am - 3.30 pm) Venue:  Sydney S/W This is a day course to teach the principles of Complex Physical (Lymphatic) Therapy (CPT) for bandaging a leg or arm for lymphoedema and lipoedema. Certificate of attendance and completion awarded. This 'hands on' day course is suitable for professionals, patients and carers. No prior experience is necessary. The  course shows the bandaging techniques almost anyone can perform for lymphoedema and lipoedema.  Professionals, patients and carers alike will find this a most beneficial course when needing to know the exact special techniques for lymphoedema and lipoedema bandaging.  Cost: $145.00 + $45 (Resource materials) Instructor; Juliet George  Contact; (02) 9723 5402                julietgeorge@lymph.com.au Provider : Poppy Lane Skin Care & Lymphoedema Clinic Short 1 Day Training Course  Lymphoedema / Lipoedema Massage Day course; Massage for lymphoedema. Date:    6th October 2008  (9.45 am - 3.30 pm) Venue:  Sydney S/W This day course teaches very simply how massage for lymphoedema using the principles of Complex Physical (Lymphatic) Therapy (CPT) is performed for legs or arms by a carer or therapist. Certificate of attendance and completion awarded. The day course is suitable for patients and their carer to learn effective massage techniques for self help. It is also suitable for Professional Massage therapists, O/T's, Physios and Nurses wanting to know more and gain an introduction about the specific management of lymphoedema and oedema reduction. Cost: $145.00 + $25 (Resource materials) Instructor: Juliet George  Contact; (02) 9723 5402                julietgeorge@lymph.com.au Provider : Poppy Lane Skin Care & Lymphoedema Clinic

LAA Accredited Training
Full course - Information 

Course; Complex Lymphatic Therapy for Treatment of Lymphoedema
              - (Casley-Smith Method)

Date:     October 2008 - Tuesday 14th -Thursday 30th

Duration: 135 hours (9am-5pm daily, Excluding Sundays)

Venue: Moss Vale, Southern Highlands, NSW.

Successful attendees will be accredited in Complex Lymphatic Therapy
in the treatment of lymphoedema (Casley-Smith method).

Cost: $2,750.00 AUD

Certified Instructor: Elsebeth Perry (Petersen)

Contact No: 02 6286 7030   Fax 02 6286 9368
email:          elsebeth@idx.com.au

Accommodation: Accommodation is not provided.  For good Accommodation you may contact The Southern Highlands Visitor Centre in Mittagong who can advise on suitable Hotels, Motels, B&B's, Caravan parks etc. Some accommodation contact details are shown below;

Tourism Southern Highlands,
Free Accommodation booking service,
phone: 1300 657 559
email; accommodation@wsc.nsw.gov.au
website address: www.southern-highlands.com.au

Mittagong Caravan Park: 02 4871 1574

L.J. Hooker (Bowral) also list holiday lettings (daily, weekend and weekly hire) (02) 4861 2611 

Enrolment:  A deposit of $500 is required at time of enrolment. The outstanding balance needs be paid prior to start of course. In the event of course cancellation all fees will be fully refunded should the course be cancelled.

Withdrawal Policy: Credit can be granted for cancellations that are made by close of business on 30th September, 2007, less a cancellation fee of $150.00. This policy is regrettable, but necessary, as there are costs incurred prior to commencement of the course. The cancellation fee helps to cover administration, preparation costs, supplies etc.

Facilities: Morning and afternoon tea is provided - plus some study-time snacks. For other meals, a kitchen is available for preparation of your own light lunch ingredients, or for storing / refrigerating you own packed lunches.

 

Course content:

  COURSE CONTENT & TOPICS  

History of Lymphatic System	Principles of CPT
Anatomy / Physiology	Contraindications / Indications
Microcirculation	Preventative measures for lymphoedema
Fluid Exchange / Starling	Measuring swelling/calculating reductions
Pathophysiology	Lymphotomes
Aetiology	Immunity & Manual therapy
Classification of Lymphoedema	Creating pathways
Diagnosis / differential diagnosis	Multi layer Bandaging
Clinical Evaluation / treatment plan	Compression garments
Tests / imaging for lymphoedema	Exercises for lymphoedema
Facial / breast / genital oedema	Hydrotherapy
Effects of oedema – local & remote	Skin care / precautions
Genital oedema	History of drugs
Psycho-social effects of lymphoedema	Other physical therapies – laser etc
Lipoedema	Massage therapists –  scope of practice
Elephantiasis	Clinic set up / Organizations
Special situations:  palliative, wounds	Insurance and documentation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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