Clinical Education Series
Bring Head & Neck Cancer Rehabilitation Education to Your Team
Complimentary, clinician-led education to help your team better understand treatment-related changes and the role of rehabilitation.
Live via Zoom • 30-minute presentation plus Q&A • Complimentary for healthcare teams
Featured Presentation:
Radiotherapy Side Effects in Patients with Head & Neck Cancer
Help your team recognize common treatment-related changes and understand how they can affect swallowing, communication, oral intake, jaw mobility, and daily function.
This introductory session connects common side effects with functional concerns and opportunities for interdisciplinary rehabilitation support.
Connect Treatment Side Effects With Rehabilitation Needs
Understanding treatment-related changes can help teams recognize functional concerns, communicate across disciplines, and identify when further evaluation may be appropriate.
Recognize Functional Changes
Understand how treatment effects can influence eating, swallowing, communication, and movement.
Support for Care Team
Develop a shared understanding of the roles of rehabilitation and other cancer-care professionals.
Identify the Opportunity for Referral
Discuss findings that may warrant additional assessment or specialized support.
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Designed for Interdisciplinary Cancer-Care Teams
This presentation is intended for organizations and professionals supporting people during and after head and neck cancer treatment.
Organizations
- Hospitals and cancer centers
- Outpatient rehabilitation clinics
- ENT practices
- Radiation oncology departments
- Academic and clinical training programs
Team Members
- Speech-language pathologists
- Physical and occupational therapists
- Nurses and advanced practice providers
- Physicians
- Dietitians
- Students and clinical fellows
Multiple departments are welcome to attend together.
Key Topics Covered
Oral Mucositis
- Clinical presentation
- Functional impact
- Effects on oral intake and pain
Dry Mouth (Xerostomia)
- Salivary gland dysfunction
- Oral health implications
- Nutrition and swallowing considerations
Taste Changes (Dysgeusia)
- Why taste changes occur
- Nutritional implications
- Counseling strategies
Trismus & Jaw Mobility
- Early identification
- Impact on eating, speech, and oral care
- Rehabilitation principles
Radiation-Induced Fibrosis
- Progressive tissue changes
- Functional consequences
- Importance of early intervention
Continuing Education & Completion Information
- ASHA CEUs:Â We are ASHA certified for 0.05 CEU credits
- Certificates of completion: To gain a certificate of completion, learners must attend the live course, fill out the attendance google form, and pass the quiz at the end.
- Participant instructions: Explain how learners receive completion information.
Accommodations
We strive to host inclusive and accessible events.
To request accommodations or inquire about accessibility, please contact:
(352) 283-0595
[email protected]
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Please allow up to 14 days for accommodation requests.
Complaint Policy
Complaints must be submitted in writing within 7 business days of course completion.
Participants will be notified of the resolution within 10 business days.
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A Simple Way to Bring Education to Your Team
- Submit your request: Tell us about your organization, audience, and preferred dates. Â
- Coordinate the session: We’ll confirm availability and discuss scheduling and participation details.
- Gather your team:Â Share the confirmed session information with participating departments.
- Join the presentation:Â Attend the live Zoom session and bring your questions for discussion.
Cost: Complimentary
Delivery: Live via Zoom
Presentation: 30 minutes, plus Q&A
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the clinical education series really free?
Is CE available?
Can multiple departments attend?
Can we host this virtually?
How long should we reserve for the presentation?
Can students or clinical fellows participate?
Meet Your Presenter
 Lauren Meffen, MA, CCC-SLP, CLT
Lauren is a speech-language pathologist and certified lymphedema therapist specializing in head and neck cancer rehabilitation. Her teaching connects clinical experience with practical education in swallowing, lymphedema, trismus, and treatment-related functional changes.
She brings an interdisciplinary perspective to helping teams understand rehabilitation needs across treatment and recovery.
Instructional Personnel Disclosures
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Financial:
Owner of Wildflower Therapy, Owner of Head & Neck Rehab, Owner of Amplification Resistance Kinetics of the Jaw Stretching Device (ARKJ SD) rights -
Non-Financial:
No relevant non-financial disclosures
Ready to Connect?
Bring Specialized Head & Neck Cancer Rehabilitation Education to Your Team
Whether you're a hospital, cancer center, rehabilitation department, or outpatient clinic, we'd love to provide this complimentary educational session.
Have any questions? Email us at [email protected]
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