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Training for advanced practitioners

Update your knowledge base and practical skills with the latest research findings on assessment and treatment of lymphoedema.

This online unit has been designed to be interactive and multimodal enhancing the student’s learning experience. It includes:

  • learning activities
  • embedded readings
  • knowledge checks
  • skills videos
  • forum activities.

Key details

  • 75 hours online (in the University's session timeframe)
  • $1100 (plus GST)

Accreditation

This training program is accredited by the Australasian Lymphology Association (ALA) in accordance with the ALA Competency Standards for Lymphoedema Practitioners.

2025 program

Session 1: 24 February to 27 June

Registration closed.

Session 2: 28 July to 28 November

Register for Session 2

Program details

  • Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) level 7 bachelor's qualification in a health degree or recognised equivalent, or accredited Australasian Lymphology Association Lymphoedema Practitioner or international equivalent.
  • Successful completion of Principles of Lymphoedema Management or accredited Australasian Lymphology Association Lymphoedema Practitioner or international equivalent.

At the successful completion of this online training program you will be able to:

  • explain the revised anatomy and physiology of the lymphatic system and teachings from ICG lymphography
  • describe the prospective surveillance and early intervention model of care in cancer rehabilitation and explain how this can be integrated into healthcare settings
  • apply the latest evidence to develop a comprehensive assessment and treatment plan for a person at risk of or living with lymphoedema and chronic oedemas
  • discuss the individual and societal impact of lymphoedema and chronic oedema models of care.

The unit fee is $1100 plus GST.

Fees must be paid in Australian dollars by credit card or by invoice on request to alerteducation@mq.edu.au.

How to register
  1. Click on the registration link to make the payment.
  2. Once we have received the payment, you will receive a registration survey email. When completing the registration, have your current AHPRA Certificate ready to upload.
  3. Once we have received the completed registration survey, you will receive your official registration letter and ProLearn login instructions to commence your online learning.

A cancellation request will not be considered if a student has already commenced their online learning and assessment. If a student wishes to transfer to another session, they will incur a transfer fee of $100 plus GST.  This transfer fee will be waived if a student can produce a medical certificate and/or suitable evidence of adverse circumstances.

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