Advanced Management
of Lymphoedema 

Course Summary

This training is designed to provide you with skills, knowledge, and techniques in advanced lymphoedema management and introduce you to Fluoroscopy Guided - Manual Lymphatic Drainage (FG-MLD®) and the ‘Fill & Flush’ technique

Entry Requirements

This training is suitable for: All certified healthcare professionals.

Such as Medics, Registered General Nurses, Physiotherapists, Radiographers, Occupational therapists, Osteopaths and Chiropractors.

Who have undertaken Part 1 of the Lymphoedema Rehabilitation Programme.

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If you have prior lymphoedema training from a recognised training provider, this may form part of your pre-requisite.

Learning Format

Your course is made up of a blended learning format meaning your content and modules will be taught via live interactive webinars, through self-guided independent study and face to face clinical skills workshops.

So, whether you're learning style is social, solitary, visual, kinesthetic, auditory or a combination we have a learning style to help you get the best out of the course.

​We hope that you make the most out of the tools that are available to you throughout the course but don't worry if you are not the most "tech-savvy", we have real people on hand to help you every step of the way.

Assessment Criteria

All students will undergo a series of course specific formative & summative assessments.

Throughout the course you will be assessed through observation of practical tasks, written assessments, assignments, research and online tests.

Course Contents

You will gain knowledge, skills and techniques in:

• Assessment & Treatment of Oedema

• Anatomy & Pathways of the Upper & Lower Limb

• FG-MLD® Technique

• Tissue Dielectric Constant

• Head & Neck, Midline & Genital Oedema.

• Training will also cover innovations and consideration for clinical practice.

Course Inclusions

As part of your training pack, LTA will provide all training support materials required to undertake the course.

Such as but not limited to:​

• LymphBalls™

• Latest LTA Research & Development articles

• Lymphoedema supporting literature

• Access to in-house LTA training & demonstration videos

• Learning management platform (CANVAS) profile & course content

• Snacks & Refreshments throughout your practical skills workshops 

• Dedicated support from the LTA training team

Recertification

To maintain your LTA Therapist Certification, a 2-day recertification is required after 12 months after your initial training, and you will be required to attend a 1-day recertification every 2 years thereafter to maintain your certification of practice.