PgCert Lymphoedema Management, Advanced at University of Glasgow

Programme overview

The Advanced Lymphoedema Management PgCert is a blended-learning programme for healthcare professionals who want to study at Masters level and learn advanced skills for managing complex lymphoedema, including the Casley-Smith technique of Manual Lymphatic Drainage. It combines workplace learning, part-time attendance at Gilmorehill and online learning.

Duration: 12 months part-time | Intake: September | Study mode: part-time, blended learning | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Two courses combine for the award: Managing Complex Lymphoedema (40 credits) and Lymphoedema Advanced Practice (20 credits); a CPD option, Specialist Lymphoedema Management, is also available.

Career pathways

The programme forms a basis for lymphoedema careers in nursing and allied health, preparing extended-role practitioners for NHS roles at Band 7 Lymphoedema Advanced Practitioner level, and provides a foundation for doctoral research or further training.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must be a Registered Nurse, Allied Health Professional (Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Podiatry, Radiography) or Medical Practitioner, and have completed a recognised lymphoedema course. Ideally a minimum of 2 years post-qualifying clinical experience, preferably in a lymphoedema specialist role, evidenced by a professional reference. English language (non-majority English-speaking countries): IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no subtest below 6.0. Applications are accepted until the programme starts.

Intake: September

Duration: 12 months part-time

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