1-Day Head & Neck Lymphedema Refresher Course

June 6, 2026 · Hampton Inn New York
In-person | Cost: $325

This intensive 1-day refresher is designed for clinicians who already work with head & neck cancer patients and want to sharpen their hands-on skills, clinical reasoning, and confidence in managing head & neck lymphedema.

This is not an introductory course. This is a focused, skills-based training built to help you refine your technique, make better clinical decisions, and leave with tools you can apply immediately in practice.

What’s Included

Your registration includes full-day, in-person training with extensive hands-on practice in:

Manual Lymphatic Drainage Pathways

• Anterior drainage pathway for head & neck lymphedema

• Posterior drainage pathway, including cervical and upper quadrant integration

• Clinical decision-making for when to use anterior vs. posterior approaches

• Adapting pathways based on surgical history, radiation fields, and tissue presentation

Elastic Taping

• Techniques for external edema management

• Tissue support and redirection

• Patient-friendly home carryover

• Troubleshooting common taping errors and skin sensitivity concerns

Compression Therapy (Practical Review)

• Over-the-counter compression options

• Creation and fitting considerations for homemade compression solutions

• Clinical reasoning for:

  • When compression helps

  • When it hinders

  • How to progress or wean use over time

Intraoral Techniques

• Hands-on practice of intraoral lymphedema techniques

• Indications, contraindications, and patient selection

• Integration with external drainage pathways

• Strategies to improve patient tolerance and safety

Scar Management

• Manual techniques for surgical scars and radiation-associated tissue changes

• Addressing adhesions, tethering, and reduced tissue glide

• Timing scar intervention across the cancer care continuum

Myofascial Techniques for Head & Neck Oncology Patients

• Myofascial release techniques commonly used in this population

• Application for:

  • Radiation fibrosis

  • Tissue restriction impacting swallowing, speech, and range of motion

• Blending myofascial work with lymphatic techniques for optimal outcomes

Who This Course Is For

This refresher is best suited for:

• Speech-language pathologists working in head & neck oncology with prior head & neck lymphedema training

• CLT-certified lymphedema therapists seeking advanced head & neck application

• Rehabilitation clinicians who want hands-on mastery rather than introductory theory

Event Details

📍 Location: Hampton Inn New York
📅 Date: June 6, 2026
⏱ Format: 1-day, in-person intensive
💲 Cost: $325

Space is limited to maintain a high-quality, hands-on learning environment