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Introduction to Lymphatic Drainage Massage Diploma Course

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11 Modules
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10 Videos
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What Will You Learn?

Utilising gentle movements, lymphatic drainage massage is used to improve the flow of lymph – benefitting the body in numerous ways. In addition, it is used to treat oedema – the accumulation of fluid under the skin that results in swelling.

The Introduction to Lymphatic Drainage Massage Diploma Course will equip you with all the information and techniques required to carry out lymphatic drainage massage treatments on clients – including 10 instructional videos demonstrating massage techniques and routines – readying you for further study and supervised practice.

The course opens with an exploration into lymphatic drainage massage treatment, its benefits and effects, and how it has developed. It also looks at lymphoedema and how to work safely and effectively with this condition when providing treatment.

You’ll gain a thorough knowledge of the lymphatic system and the associated anatomy that you need to be aware of when carrying out this form of massage. The Introduction to Lymphatic Drainage Massage Diploma Course will also aid you in identifying contraindications and clients who would benefit from the treatment.

You’ll learn how to set up and prepare for treatment, including how to consult with clients to identify their treatment objectives and make any adaptations required, and also the aftercare advice to provide.

You’ll be guided through the specific lymphatic drainage movements and techniques that are used, along with their benefits and effects, and how to carry out a simple lymphatic drainage routine.

The course concludes with important information regarding legislation, health, safety, and hygiene that ensure a high level of professional conduct and the safety of the client and the working environment.

By studying this course, you will:

  • Gain a greater understanding of lymphatic drainage massage
  • Learn about the lymphatic system and related anatomy
  • Become familiar with the conditions that lymphatic drainage can aid and its contraindications
  • Understand how to prepare yourself, your environment and your client for treatment and offer beneficial aftercare advice
  • Learn the movements and techniques of a basic lymph drainage massage (through 10 instructional videos)
  • Become familiar with important health and safety information
Lymphatic drainage massage of the calf

Course Syllabus

What will I learn on the course?

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  • Introduction
  • Part 1: What is Lymphatic Drainage Massage?
  • Part 2: Lymphatic Drainage Massage Benefits
  • Part 3: Who is Lymphatic Drainage Massage Suitable for?
  • Test Your Knowledge
  • Key Learning Points
  • Module 1 Assessment
  • Part 1: What is Lymphoedema?
  • Part 2: What is Oedema?
  • Part 3: Types of Lymphoedema
  • Test Your Knowledge
  • Key Learning Points
  • Module 2 Assessment
  • Part 1: What is the Lymphatic System?
  • Part 2: The Flow of Lymph around the Body
  • Test Your Knowledge
  • Key Learning Points
  • Module 3 Assessment
  • Part 1: The Skin
  • Part 2: Body Systems Impacted by Lymphatic Massage—Part I
  • Part 3: Body Systems Affected by Lymphatic Massage—Part II
  • Test Your Knowledge
  • Key Learning Points
  • Module 4 Assessment
  • Part 1: Indications for Lymphatic Drainage Massage
  • Part 2: Incorporating Lymph Drainage Massage Techniques
  • Test Your Knowledge
  • Key Learning Points
  • Module 5 Assessment
  • Part 1: What is a Contraindication?
  • Part 2: Contraindications that Prevent Treatment
  • Part 3: Contraindications that Restrict Treatment
  • Test Your Knowledge
  • Key Learning Points
  • Module 6 Assessment
  • Part 1: Lymphatic Drainage Massage Movements
  • Part 2: Massaging the Lymph Nodes
  • Part 3: Relaxation Stroke
  • Part 4: Pulling Stroke
  • Part 5: Pumping, Effleurage and Tapotement
  • Part 6: Self-Care
  • Test Your Knowledge
  • Key Learning Points
  • Module 7 Assessment
  • Part 1: Setting Up for the Treatment
  • Part 2: Client Care and Communication
  • Part 3: Client Consultation
  • Part 4: The Consultation Environment
  • Test Your Knowledge
  • Key Learning Points
  • Module 8 Assessment
  • Part 1: The Massage Routine
  • Part 2: Massaging the Body—Arm Routine
  • Part 3: Massaging the Body—Abdominal Massage
  • Part 4: Massaging the Body - Front of the Leg
  • Part 5: Massaging the Body - Back of the Leg
  • Part 6: Massaging the Body - The Back
  • Test Your Knowledge
  • Key Learning Points
  • Module 9 Assessment
  • Part 1: Directly After the Treatment
  • Part 2: Suitable Aftercare Advice
  • Part 3: Other Ways to Stimulate Lymphatic Flow
  • Part 4: Contra-Actions to Treatment
  • Test Your Knowledge
  • Key Learning Points
  • Module 10 Assessment
  • Part 1: Legislation
  • Part 2: Other Professional Expectations
  • Test Your Knowledge
  • Key Learning Points
  • Conclusion
  • Module 11 Assessment
Who Would Benefit from This Course?

The Introduction to Lymphatic Drainage Massage Diploma Course is designed to give you a solid foundation so that you can confidently go on to further study and practical supervision of this massage technique. It also provides knowledge of the procedure and its benefits if you are looking to undergo lymphatic drainage massage as a treatment.

3D rendering illustrating the lymphatic system of a chest and abdomen
Accreditations

The Introduction to Lymphatic Drainage Massage Diploma Course will take you up to 150 hours to complete, working from home. There is no time limit for completing this course, it can be studied in your own time at your own pace.

This is a Level 3 course and will give you 150 CPD (Continued Professional Development) points.

Upon completion of your course assessments, you receive 2 certificates. A certificate from the Centre of Excellence and a CPD certificate displaying the number of CPD points earned from the course.

This course is endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme. Therefore, upon successful completion of this course, learners can also receive a certificate of achievement from Quality Licence Scheme and a Learner Unit Summary, which lists the details of all the units the learner has completed as part of the course. (This certificate is optional and costs an additional £25).

The Quality Licence Scheme is part of the Skills and Education Group, a charitable organisation that unites education and skills-orientated organisations that share similar values and objectives. With more than 100 years of collective experience, the Skills and Education Group’s strategic partnerships create opportunities to inform, influence and represent the wider education and skills sector.

The Skills and Education Group also includes two nationally recognised awarding organisations; Skills and Education Group Awards and Skills and Education Group Access. Through their awarding organisations they have developed a reputation for providing high-quality qualifications and assessments for the education and skills sector. They are committed to helping employers, organisations and learners cultivate the relevant skills for learning, skills for employment, and skills for life.

Their knowledge and experience of working within the awarding sector enables them to work with training providers, through the Quality Licence Scheme, to help them develop high-quality courses and/or training programmes for the non-regulated market.

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Introduction to Lymphatic Drainage Massage Diploma Course
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