Contact hours: (36)
A variety of teaching and learning strategies will be employed, including
10 hours lectures
5 hours Discussion and group work and reflective studies
5 hours Student presentations/case studies
16 hours Demonstration of Practical skills and skill development in clinical practice

Independent Study Hours: (114)
66 hours reading research and Blackboard activity
24 hours preparation for group work and tutorials
24 hours for summative work

Anatomy and physiology of normal lymphatic system; physiology of oedema; different pre-disposing factors of oedema; prevalence, incidence, identification of those at risk, stages and development of lymphoedema; clinical features of oedema; assessment and holistic multi-professional approach to care; patient perspective - patients expectations, education and compliance; quality of life issues for lymphoedema patients; overview of the four cornerstones of treatment for lymphoedema; psychosocial and psychological issues in care support (patient support groups both locally and nationally); communication and interpersonal skills; ethical considerations within management of care - patient autonomy, choice and informed consent as well as service provision, development and reflection of skills and knowledge; concept of lifelong learning.

An assignment of 3,000 words which will critically review the care given to a patient with uncomplicated oedema 100% weighted
(addressing LO's 1, 2 and 3)
Clinical log of practical skills Pass/ Fail 0% Weighted (addressing LO 4 )

Formative Assessment :
Reflective group work; case study analysis; tutorials

Access to clients with lymphoedema
Library and learning resource services
Health Internet resources

Students undertaking this module must be currently working within health/social care practice and show evidence of access to patients with lymphoedema or are able to work in a clinic with a lymphoedema specialist/key worker.

Browse,N., Burnard, K., Mortimer,P. (2003) Diseases of the Lymphatic's London: Arnold
Lymphoedema Framework (2006) Best Practice for the management of Lymphoedema. International Consensus London: MEP Lltd
Twycross R. Jeens K. Todd J. (2000) Lymphoedema Radcliffe Medical Press.

This module introduces you to the care of the individual with lymphoedema. You will cover the anatomy and physiology of the normal lymphatic system, the physiology of oedema, the different pre-disposing factors of oedema, the prevalence, incidence, identification of those at risk, the stages and development of lymphoedema. The clinical features and the assessment of oedema and the multidisciplinary approach to its management are also explored. It will also provide an overview of the four cornerstones of treatment for lymphoedema and the associated psychosocial and psychological issues in care support.