Lymphoedema Management Workshop Parramatta

Who should attend 
This course is suitable for healthcare professionals who are required to manage patients with Lymphoedema, Lipoedema, and Oedema associated with vascular pathologies. 

Key learning outcomes 
On completion, participants will be better able to: 

• Outline the legal and professional requirements related to Lymphoedema Management.  
• Recognise the anatomy and physiology related to the lymphatic system. 
• Explain Microcirculation theory such as fluid exchange in tissues, modified Starling’s equilibrium, and microcirculation imbalances  
• Identify the causes and classification of lymphoedema 
• Differentiate between Lymphoedema and Lipoedema and oedema associated with vascular pathologies 
• Understand current treatment modalities available  
• Assess patients for appropriate treatment choices for different conditions 
• Demonstrate effective compression bandaging, medical compression garments, and wrap techniques  
• Demonstrate effective compression bandaging, medical compression garments, and wrap techniques, with wound and ulcer management 
• Identify contraindications and precautions when applying compression garments and bandages 

Presenter:
Susan Butcher 
Susan is a highly skilled and qualified Lymphoedema Therapist. As the current clinical manager of the Oedema Institute, Susan’s role focuses on the treatment/management of associated oedema issues, education, and research for both health professionals and patients. Susan is also the director of the National Lymphoedema Practitioner Register Committee where she works tirelessly to maintain and promote the professional standards of practice for lymphoedema management as well as facilitating collaborative lymphoedema research and a better understanding of the prevalence of lymphoedema in Australia and New Zealand. 

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