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Louise Koelmeyer

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Lymphoedema: Monitoring & Intervention After Breast Cancer

Macquarie University

About this Course

Lymphoedema following breast cancer treatment is a poorly understood and under-researched condition which can significantly impact physical and psychological function, reduce quality of life and result in substantial cost burdens to both patients and the healthcare system.
In these interactive modules we will cover an introduction to lymphoedema, lymphatic physiology and anatomy, assessment and treatment, as well as utilise case studies to understand the prospective surveillance and early intervention model of care in breast cancer rehabilitation.

This course is brought to you by the Australian Lymphoedema Education, Research and Treatment program (ALERT) at Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia.

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Intermediate Level

Health professionals interested in multidisciplinary breast cancer rehabilitation and reducing lymphoedema following a diagnosis of breast cancer.

Approx. 8 hours to complete

English

Subtitles: English

What you will learn

Describe the prospective surveillance and early intervention model of care and outline how to implement this model across healthcare settings
Explain the range of clinical assessments used to detect early breast cancer related lymphoedema
Explain why a multidisciplinary treatment approach may improve survivorship for those diagnosed with breast cancer

Skills you will gain

clinical assessment
physiology
Anatomy
clinical treatment
Research

Flexible deadlines

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Intermediate Level

Health professionals interested in multidisciplinary breast cancer rehabilitation and reducing lymphoedema following a diagnosis of breast cancer.

Approx. 8 hours to complete

English

Subtitles: English

Instructor

Instructor rating

4.75/5 (17 Ratings)

Louise Koelmeyer

MQ Health

1,510 Learners

1 Course

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Macquarie University

Macquarie is ranked among the top one per cent of universities in the world, and with a 5-star QS rating, we are recognised for producing graduates who are among the most sought-after professionals in the world. Since our foundation 54 years ago, we have aspired to be a different type of university: one focused on fostering collaboration between students, academics, industry and society.

Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

Week

Week 1

23 minutes to complete

Course Overview

In this module we outline what you will learn in the Lymphoedema Monitoring and Early Intervention After Breast Cancer online course and introduce you to your world-class education team.

23 minutes to complete

1 video (Total 3 min), 2 readings

2 hours to complete

Introduction to Lymphoedema

In this module we will explore the characteristics of lymphoedema, how it is classified, how it impacts patients and the evidence-based risk factors for breast cancer related lymphoedema.

2 hours to complete

1 reading

Week

Week 2

1 hour to complete

Lymphatic Physiology

In this module we will explore lymphatic physiology for breast cancer related lymphoedema.

1 hour to complete

1 reading

1 hour to complete

Lymphatic Anatomy

In this module we will explore lymphatic anatomy for breast cancer related lymphoedema.

1 hour to complete

1 reading

Week

Week 3

2 hours to complete

Assessment & Treatment

In this module we will explore assessment and treatment strategies using a prospective surveillance and early intervention model of care for breast cancer related lymphoedema.

2 hours to complete

1 reading

Week

Week 4

2 hours to complete

Case Studies

In this module we will explore patient case studies to illustrate the application of a prospective surveillance and early intervention model of care.

2 hours to complete

1 reading

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TOP REVIEWS FROM LYMPHOEDEMA: MONITORING & INTERVENTION AFTER BREAST CANCER

by AADec 24, 2020

This is an excellent comprehensive overview of breast cancer-associated lymphedema and its monitoring and management.

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