Head & Neck Lymphedema Management:  

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24-Hour Hands-On Clinical Training

ASHA CE Provider
Hybrid Learning Experience: 4 Hours Online + 20 Hours In-Person (24 CEUs)

📍 4000 SW 40th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32608
📅 July 17–19, 2026

Schedule

•  Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM EST
• Saturday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM EST
• Sunday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST

Hotel Accommodations

We have secured a room block for course participants at:

Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville
4000 Southwest 40th Boulevard
Gainesville, FL 32608
📞 (352) 372-5600

To reserve your room at the group rate, please use the link below:
https://www.druryhotels.com/bookandstay/newreservation/?groupno=10181015

Course Overview

This immersive weekend course offers hands-on, clinically applicable training in head & 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, clear clinical pathways, and real-world implementation—not lecture-heavy instruction.

Hands-On Skills & Clinical Focus

Participants will receive extensive hands-on instruction in:

• Anterior and posterior manual lymphatic drainage approaches

• Intraoral techniques for head & neck lymphedema

• Elastic taping techniques

• Scar management strategies

• Compression therapy, including:

  • Creation of practical, homemade compression garments

  • Over-the-counter compression options and clinical decision-making

• Subsite-specific clinical pathways for:

  • Proactive (pre-treatment) intervention

  • During active treatment

  • Survivorship care

Collaborative Learning & Product Integration

This course includes collaborative learning opportunities and exposure to tools that support clinical outcomes, including:

• Optional catered lunches sponsored by local clinical representatives

• Education on adjunct modalities relevant to this patient population

• Collaboration with dysphagia-focused product partners

• Hands-on exposure to ARKJ tools

• Free access to the ARKJ self-study course (including wedges)

• Exclusive first-look access to an upcoming tongue training device

Course Structure & CEUs

• Total CEUs: 24 hours (ASHA-approved)
• Format:

  • 4 hours of online foundational learning (lymphatic anatomy & physiology)

  • 20 hours of in-person, hands-on instruction 

• Schedule:
  • Delivered over 2.5 half-day sessions
  • Structured identically to previously successful courses

Target Audience

• Speech-language pathologists with a focus on patients with head & neck cancer
• Physical Therapist CLT
• Physical Therapy Assistant CLT
• Occupational Therapist CLT
• Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant CLT
• Massage Therapist CLT
• Nurses CLT
• Present Proof of Certification at Registration of CLT to [email protected]
• Physicians are welcome

What Sets This Course Apart: Your Instructors

• Brad Smith, MS, CCC/SLP, CLT
  Brad is a speech-language pathologist and certified lymphedema therapist. He graduated in 1988 and became one of the earliest SLP-certified lymphedema therapists in the U.S. in 2006. Now with 20 years of head & neck lymphedema experience, Brad helped build one of the busiest head & neck lymphedema programs in the country at MD Anderson and continues to mentor clinicians nationwide.

•  Lauren Meffen, MA, CCC-SLP, CLT
  Lauren is a speech-language pathologist with a passion for treating voice and swallowing disorders. She received both her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from the University of Florida and has worked across hospital, skilled nursing, home health, and outpatient settings.

  Over the years, Lauren has developed a specialization in head & neck oncology care, with advanced training in lymphedema management, trismus therapy, muscle tension dysphonia, and myofascial release techniques. She strongly champions a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach focused on treating the whole patient. 

Instructional Personnel Disclosures

       Brad Smith, MS, CCC/SLP, CLT

• Financial Disclosure:
  Receives compensation as an instructor from Head & Neck Rehab.

• Non-Financial Disclosure:
  No relevant non-financial relationships exist.

      Lauren Meffen, MA, CCC-SLP, CLT

• 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 

Completion Requirements

To receive a certificate of completion, learners must meet the following requirements:

• Live attendance

• No partial credit awarded

        Course Investment

         24-hour course fee: $650 per participant

Accommodations

We strive to host inclusive and accessible events.
To request accommodations or inquire about accessibility, please contact:

📞 (352) 283-0595
📧 [email protected] 
📧 [email protected] 

Please allow up to 14 days for accommodation requests.

Refund Policy

• Cancellations made prior to the course start date may be eligible for a full refund.

• Refund requests must be submitted within 4 weeks of registration.

• No refunds for failure to meet completion requirements.

• If the provider cancels the course due to emergency or unforeseen circumstances, a full refund will be issued.

• Learners who fail to meet completion requirements may retake the course for $49 within 30 days of reporting.

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.

📧 [email protected] 
📧 [email protected] 

Continuing Education

• ASHA CEU Approved: 2.4 CEUs

• AOTA approved 

  • OT/CLT + COTA/CLT
• PT CEUs based on state requirements are offered!
  • PT/CLT + PTA/CLT
• Physical Therapy Continuing Education Credit
  This course is designed to meet the continuing education standards outlined by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and is appropriate for physical therapists and physical therapist assistants. Because physical therapy continuing education approval is regulated at the state level, this course is submitted for approval based on the state of licensure of registered participants.
  This course has previously received approval for physical therapy continuing education credit in Texas, Florida, California, Virginia, and Ohio. Many states accept CEU approval granted by another state; however, acceptance is determined by each individual state licensing board. In states that do not offer course pre-approval, we work with CEUApproval.com to ensure compliance with state requirements.
  Participants are encouraged to verify acceptance of continuing education credits with their state licensing board prior to registration if they have specific questions.