COURSE DESCRIPTION
This training is designed for delegates who undertake a Healthcare Assistant
role, or act as a support worker. You may also be training as a Lymphoedema
Assistant.Please note price includes VAT
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OUR FULLY INCLUSIVE HEALTHCARE ASSISTANT, SUPPORT WORKER & LYMPHOEDEMA ASSISTANT
TRAINING PROGRAMME
Course Summary
We know the role of the Health Care Assistant/Support Worker is integral to
providing continued clinical care to people living with lymphoedema.
As a key team member, the individual is trained at a high level to ensure best
practice.
This training is designed for delegates who undertake a Healthcare Assistant
role, or act as a Support Worker, you may also be training as a Lymphoedema
Assistant.
Entry Requirements
This training is suitable for: All Healthcare Assistants, Support Workers &
Lymphoedema Assistants.
Learning Format
Your course is made up of a blended learning format meaning your content and
modules will be taught 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
On completion you will have a thorough understanding of Anatomy, Physiology and
pathophysiology, allowing you to assess and treat lymphoedema with essential
management skills of compression, movement and drainage, skincare, risk
reduction and understanding and assisting with technical skills.
An ongoing theme throughout the training will be our focus on treatment, health,
wellness, and lifestyle skills.
Training will include a deeper look at the lymphatic system and drainage
pathways. Through our research using Lymphofluoroscopy Imaging (ICG), we will
introduce you to Fluoroscopy Guided Manual Lymphatic Drainage (FG-MLD®) and the
‘Fill & Flush’ technique. On completion of this training, you will have the
theory and skills to treat the patient with more complex and challenging
lymphatic conditions, including the management of midline oedema ensuring we
provide you with skills to get faster, long lasting results from your treatment.
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
Course Certification
Our Lymphoedema Assistant Rehabilitation Programme will certify you as a ‘LTA
Therapist’ on completion of both parts.
The benefit of an LTA certification means you can;
* Write LTA Cert. after your name
* Display FG-MLD® Certified and LTA Cert. logo on your marketing material
* Be recognised through wearing you LTA cert. qualification badge
* Practice MLD to further enhance outcomes
* Be listed on our international directory of lymphoedema services
* Use an innovative technique and ensure effective treatment programmes
* Receive training and support from Jane Wigg & Team
* Access the latest developments in Lymphoedema care
* Have access to a private FG-MLD® Therapist FB Page for on-going support and
advice.
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.