The following courses are the only ones that have been submitted for review and recognition by the ALA. The providers of these courses have demonstrated they meet the ALA Lymphoedema Course Guidelines requirements as listed in Appendix 7 of the NLPR Guidelines. This means that health practitioners and consumers can be assured that graduates of these courses have attained sufficient skills and knowledge to be recognised as ALA Accredited Practitioners.
Health practitioners considering specialising in lymphoedema management are advised that undertaking an ALA recognised course is the only pathway to ALA Accredited Practitioner status. The ALA does not recognise courses retrospectively.
The ALA does not make any representations as to the quality of the courses provided by the private course providers. Individuals should contact the private providers themselves in this regard. Queries regarding prerequisites, fees, and availability of individual courses should be directed to the course provider.
These courses are open to currently registered Medical Practitioners, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Registered Nurses.
Level 1 - provides/teaches the basic skills/knowledge to assess and treat uncomplicated lymphoedemas
Level 2 - provides/teaches the practitioner to assess and treat all forms of lymphoedema including complex presentations
ALERT Education at Macquarie University
Level 1
Contact Louise Koelmeyer alerteducation@mq.edu.au
Lymphoedema Consulting & Training (New Zealand)
Level 1 & 2
Contact Yvonne Ferguson info@LCT.co.nz
Lymphoedema Education Solutions
Level 1 & 2
More information at www.lymphoedemaeducation.com.au
Contact Maree O’Connor info@lymphoedemaeducation.com.au
Physiotherapy Department Royal Brisbane & Women's Hospital
Level 1 & 2
These courses are open to Medical Practitioners, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Registered Nurses and Remedial Massage Therapists.
These full courses are equivalent to combined Levels 1 & 2 and provide the practitioner with the training to assess and treat all forms of lymphoedema including complex presentations.
Complex Lymphatic Therapy for the Management of Lymphoedema (Casley-Smith method)
Contact Elsebeth Perry eperrypetersen@gmail.com.
Vodder Schools International, Certificate in Manual Lymph Drainage and Combined Decongestive Therapy
Contact www.vodderschool.com
*Individual training providers may accept participants with other clinical qualifications not listed here, however only the qualifications listed are accepted by the ALA for inclusion in the National Lymphoedema Practitioner Register.
Lymphoedema course providers are encouraged to submit their Lymphoedema Management course for recognition by the ALA. Please refer to the NLPR Guidelines for full details including criteria and application processes.
Guidelines for Lymphoedema Treatment and Management Courses undergo regular review by the NLPR Committee of Management.
The Australasian Lymphology Association (ALA) is committed to promoting the development of lymphology in Australasia. The Association will strive to improve the management of those with, or at risk of developing lymphoedema and enhance communication between health professionals, educators, relevant authorities and government in regard to oedemas and lymphoedema.
