Head & Neck Lymphedema Management: April Gainesville, FL
24-Hour Head & Neck Lymphedema Management Course
ASHA CE Provider | Hybrid Learning Experience 📍 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:
Anterior and posterior manual lymphatic drainage approaches
Intraoral techniques for head and neck lymphedema
Elastic taping techniques
Scar management strategies
Compression therapy, including:
Homemade compression garments created during the course
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
The course includes collaborative learning opportunities with trusted partners and tools that support clinical outcomes, including:
Optional catered lunches sponsored by local clinical representatives
Education on adjunct modalities relevant to this population
Collaboration with dysphagia-focused product partners
Hands-on exposure to tools from ARKJ
Free access to the ARKJ self-study course for all participants (including wedges)
Exclusive first-look access to an upcoming tongue training device entering the market
Course Structure & CEUs
Total CEUs: 24 hours (ASHA-approved)
Format:
4 hours of online foundational learning focused on lymphatic anatomy and physiology
20 hours of in-person, hands-on instruction
Schedule:
Delivered over 2.5 half-day sessions, structured identically to previously successful courses
What Sets This Course Apart
Ready-to-use clinical pathways organized by cancer subsite and stage of care
Printable resources designed to support immediate implementation upon return to clinic
Ongoing mentorship and follow-up support for participants after the course—for as long as needed
A structured, evidence-informed model that guides clinicians through proactive care, active treatment, and survivorship
Course Investment
24-hour course fee: $650 per participant
$650.00 USD
