Head & Neck Lymphedema Management:
24-Hour Head & Neck Lymphedema Management Course
ASHA CE Provider | 4 hour online + 20 hour in person Learning Experience=24 Hour Course
📍 Gainesville, Florida
📅 April 10–12, 2026
This immersive weekend course, held in Gainesville, FL, offers hands-on, clinically applicable training in head and neck lymphedema management across the cancer care continuum. Designed for speech-language pathologists and rehabilitation professionals working with oncology populations, the course emphasizes practical skills, clinical pathways, and real-world implementation.
Course Content & Hands-On Techniques
Participants will receive extensive hands-on instruction in:
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Anterior and posterior manual lymphatic drainage approaches
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Intraoral techniques for head and neck lymphedema
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Elastic taping techniques
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Scar management strategies
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Compression therapy, including:
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Homemade compression garments created during the course
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Over-the-counter compression options and clinical decision-making
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Subsite-specific clinical pathways for:
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Proactive (pre-treatment) intervention
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During active treatment
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Survivorship care
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Collaborative Learning & Product Integration
The course includes collaborative learning opportunities with trusted partners and tools that support clinical outcomes, including:
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Optional catered lunches sponsored by local clinical representatives
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Education on adjunct modalities relevant to this population
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Collaboration with dysphagia-focused product partners
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Hands-on exposure to tools from ARKJ
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Free access to the ARKJ self-study course for all participants (including wedges)
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Exclusive first-look access to an upcoming tongue training device entering the market
Course Structure & CEUs
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Total CEUs: 24 hours (ASHA-approved)
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Format:
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4 hours of online foundational learning focused on lymphatic anatomy and physiology
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20 hours of in-person, hands-on instruction
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Schedule:
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Delivered over 2.5 half-day sessions, structured identically to previously successful courses
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What Sets This Course Apart
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Ready-to-use clinical pathways organized by cancer subsite and stage of care
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Printable resources designed to support immediate implementation upon return to clinic
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Ongoing mentorship and follow-up support for participants after the course—for as long as needed
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A structured, evidence-informed model that guides clinicians through proactive care, active treatment, and survivorship
Course Investment
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24-hour course fee: $650 per participant
BIO
Lauren Meffen is a speech language pathologist with a passion for working with voice and swallow disorders. She has remained local to Gainesville after receiving her schooling with Bachelors and Masters degrees from the University of Florida. Lauren has worked in a variety of settings including hospital, skilled nursing, home health and has now found her heart belongs in the outpatient setting. Here she can provide a high level of individualized and quality care for each patient and family.
Over the years, she has developed a love and specialization in working with the oncology population. She has advanced training in management of lymphedema of the head and neck, trismus therapy, muscle tension dysphonia, and myofascial release techniques. She strongly champions a comprehensive approach toward treating the whole patient, with the involvement of a skilled, multi-disciplinary team.
Instructional Personnel Disclosures:
Lauren Meffen MA CCC/SLP, CLT
Financial: Owner of Wildflower Therapy and receives a Salary, Owner of Head Neck Rehab and receives a portion of those sales, Owner of Amplification Resistance Kinetics of the Jaw Stretching Device (ARKJ SD) rights
Non Financial: Lauren has no relevant non financial disclosures to review.
In order to get your certificate of completion learners will be expected to:
- Live Attendance
- No Partial Credit.
Accommodations
We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, to engage fully. To request an accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility, please contact Lauren Meffen (352) 283-0595 via phone or email: [email protected]/[email protected]. Please be aware that it may take up to 14 days to fulfill accommodations.
Refund Policy
Registration cancellations received prior to the course start date may be eligible to receive a full refund. The participant or credit card holder must make the refund request. Refund requests must be made within 4 weeks of course registration.
In the event the provider cancels the course prior to 12/31/2023 or emergency a full refund will be offered. No refunds if you fail to meet the completion requirement. If 3 failed attempts from one of the quizzes and required to meet completion requirements retaking the course for $49 will be offered within 30 days of reporting.
Complaint Policy
Participants having a complaint regarding this or any workshop should contact the CE Administrator only accepted in writing via email within 7 business days of completing the course requirements. Participants will be notified, in writing, within 10 business days regarding a resolution. Email the CE Administrator Lauren Meffen @ [email protected] or CEA's Supervisor @ [email protected].
Target Audience
Speech language pathologist, physical therapist and occupational therapist who work directly with head & neck cancer patients or plan to journey into this population.