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University of Glasgow: Lymphoedema Management, Advanced
| Institution | University of Glasgow View institution profile |
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| Department | School of Medicine, Dentistry and Nursing |
| Web | glasgow.ac.uk |
| mvls-lymphoedema@glasgow.ac.uk | |
| Study type | Taught |
Postgraduate Certificate - PgCert
Summary
This programme will provide the advancing healthcare professional wishing to study at Masters level the opportunity to learn the theory and practice of advanced skills in the management of complex lymphoedema, including the Casley-Smith technique of Manual Lymphatic Drainage.
WHY THIS PROGRAMME
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The first course will provide students with the necessary skills and the theory underpinning these and explore the evidence base. The second course will facilitate the application of these skills in more complex situations and in the context of delivering and managing a service. t will facilitate further development of skills in analysing and synthesising clinical findings and evidence for decision-making at an advanced level.
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The programme combines workplace learning with part-time attendance and on-line learning to explore and contextualise contemporary issues and the latest research evidence. It will prepare students to the level of a health care professional Band 7 Lymphoedema Advanced Practitioner as proposed in the Lymphoedema Framework Template for Management (Sneddon, 2007).
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This specialist framework is based on the Skills for Health Career Framework 2007 (www.skillsforhealth.org.uk) and the Knowledge and Skills Framework (DoH 2004).
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
Managing Complex Lymphoedema (40 credits) and Lymphoedema Advanced Practice (20 credits) combine to give the Postgraduate Certificate in Lymphoedema Management.
Core and Optional Courses: MANAGING COMPLEX LYMPHOEDEMA LYMPHOEDEMA ADVANCED PRACTICE
CPD Option: Specialist Lymphoedema Management
CAREER PROSPECTS
This programme forms a strong basis for a career in lymphoedema for nursing, or allied healthcare professionals (AHPs). It meets the demand for the preparation of both specialised and extended role practitioners and produces fit-for-purpose NHS practitioners.
You will be trained to the level of a health care professional Band 7 Lymphoedema Advanced Practitioner as proposed in the Lymphoedema Framework Template for Management (Sneddon, 2007).
You will also get an excellent foundation to doctoral research, and/or further training in nursing and health care if you wish to follow that career route.
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
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| Entry requirements | Applicants should have the professional qualification of either Registered Nurse or Allied Health Professional (Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Podiatry, Radiography) or Medical Practitioner, AND have completed a recognised lymphoedema course. Applicants should ideally have a minimum of 2 years clinical post-qualifying experience, preferably in a lymphodema specialist role. |
| Location | Gilmorehill (Main) Campus University Of Glasgow University Avenue Glasgow G12 8QQ |
Summary
This programme will provide the advancing healthcare professional wishing to study at Masters level the opportunity to learn the theory and practice of advanced skills in the management of complex lymphoedema, including the Casley-Smith technique of Manual Lymphatic Drainage.
WHY THIS PROGRAMME
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The first course will provide students with the necessary skills and the theory underpinning these and explore the evidence base. The second course will facilitate the application of these skills in more complex situations and in the context of delivering and managing a service. t will facilitate further development of skills in analysing and synthesising clinical findings and evidence for decision-making at an advanced level.
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The programme combines workplace learning with part-time attendance and on-line learning to explore and contextualise contemporary issues and the latest research evidence. It will prepare students to the level of a health care professional Band 7 Lymphoedema Advanced Practitioner as proposed in the Lymphoedema Framework Template for Management (Sneddon, 2007).
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This specialist framework is based on the Skills for Health Career Framework 2007 (www.skillsforhealth.org.uk) and the Knowledge and Skills Framework (DoH 2004).
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
Managing Complex Lymphoedema (40 credits) and Lymphoedema Advanced Practice (20 credits) combine to give the Postgraduate Certificate in Lymphoedema Management.
Core and Optional Courses: MANAGING COMPLEX LYMPHOEDEMA LYMPHOEDEMA ADVANCED PRACTICE
CPD Option: Specialist Lymphoedema Management
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
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| Entry requirements | Professional qualification of either Registered Nurse or Allied Health Professional (physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Podiatry, Radiography) or Medical Practitioner. |
| Location | Gilmorehill (Main) Campus University Of Glasgow University Avenue Glasgow G12 8QQ |
The University of Glasgow is one of the UK’s most prestigious seats of learning, and the fourth oldest university in the English speaking world. Established in 1451 and recognised for its world-changing research and teaching, our people have always been at the forefront of innovation, including eight Nobel Laureates, two UK Prime Ministers, three First Ministers of Scotland, 10 Fellows of the Royal Society and 11 Fellows of the British Academy. Our past achievements inspire our current world changers.
Rankings
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- is ranked 79th in the world: QS World University Rankings 2025
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