James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2023

MO1019 - Oedema and Lymphoedema

This module has been developed specifically for allied health professionals in the following professions; Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy.

Subject Description

This module focuses on the development of participants' clinical knowledge and skills in the management of chronic oedema and lymphoedema in rural generalist practice. Participants will develop skills in assessment, prescription, fitting and monitoring of compression garments for clients with stabilised chronic oedema and lymphoedema. Participants will also develop an understanding of risk assessment and referral pathways to expert service providers. This module requires participants to be enrolled in the Queensland Health Allied Health Professions Compression Garment Selection, Fitting and Monitoring Education Program made available via the Queensland Health's iLearn@QHealth platform which can be found at https://ilearn.health.qld.gov.au/d2l/login. Participants are responsible for ensuring they are practicing in accordance with the regulatory instruments of their specific allied health profession, within their own personal scope of practice and experience level and in accordance with the policies of their employer.

Learning Outcomes

• design management plans for consumers with stabilised chronic oedema or lymphoedema in rural and remote areas, integrating specialised knowledge of the circulatory system, risk factors and psychosocial and functional impact of these conditions to optimise care in accordance with best practice guidelines and local service strategic intent

Subject Assessment

• Written intervention plan - Individual

Note that minor variations might occur due to the continuous subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.

Special Assessment Requirements

Passing requirements: achieve satisfactory for all assessment.

Availabilities