Lymphoedema practice for the head and neck region

• 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.
• Current registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) or international equivalent.
• Successful completion of the online foundational units or an accredited Australasian Lymphology Association Lymphoedema Practitioner or international equivalent.

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

• demonstrate knowledge of scientific literature and evidence based best practice for the assessment and management of lymphoedema of the head and neck region
• demonstrate safe and effective, patient-centred skills and competencies in delivering high quality assessment and management strategies for treating lymphoedema of the head and neck region
• demonstrate effective communication skills in the context of patient-centred care and engagement with members of multidisciplinary teams
• adapt assessment and intervention plans to meet needs of individuals from distinct social and/or cultural groups to ensure culturally respectful care for people with lymphoedema of the head and neck region
• use feedback from teachers, clinicians, peers and patients to inform self-evaluation and critical reflection of knowledge and skill development.

• Fiona Tisdall Blake

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.

Arrival tea/coffee, morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea are included in the cost.

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.

In the case where minimum numbers are not reached, the ALERT Centre reserve the right to cancel a training program six weeks prior to the delivery of the face-to-face practical learning and assessment component. Students will then be offered alternate dates.