Head & Neck Lymphedema Management

February 4, 2012

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Head & Neck Lymphedema Management Course

Course Description:
This 1-day intensive workshop is designed to address the clinical management of patients with lymphedema of the head & neck following surgery and/or radiation therapy for cancer. The class will include a lecture on the sequelae related to cancer treatment followed by a thorough discussion of the role of appropriate therapeutic post-operative and post-radiation intervention. During the lab portion of the class, participants will be given an opportunity to review and practice specific Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD) techniques for patients with lymphedema of the head & neck. Compression therapy and other rehabilitation considerations will be presented via lecture and video.

Location and Dates:
See KTC Course Schedule

Course Objectives:

Participants will be able to:

Identify surgical and radiation therapy effects that lead to secondary lymphedema of the head and neck
Understand the unique treatment challenges for patients with lymphedema of the head and neck
Apply specialized MLD and compression therapy to patients with lymphedema of the head and neck
Describe the importance of a multi-disciplinary approach in the diagnosis and management of patients with head and neck cancers and subsequent lymphedema

Faculty:
Heidi Miranda-Walsh, OT, CLT-LANA
Greater Baltimore Medical Center, Towson, MD

Class Times:
7.5 hours of instruction are provided in this Head & NeckLymphedema Management course. Usual class hours are: 8:00am-5:00pm. Exact class times will be provided in your confirmation letter.

Prerequisites:
This course is offered to all: PT, PTA, OT, COTA, ATC, RN, MT, NP, Speech Therapists, and MD.

Persons attending this Head & Neck Lymphedema Management course should be graduates of a lymphedema training program of at least 100 continuous hours. Unless you are a graduate of Klose Training, a copy of the Certificate of Completion of your initial lymphedema training course/program must be included with the registration form.

Tuition:
The total tuition for the course is $250.00 (includes course handouts). Full amount is due at registration. $100.00 is non-refundable; no refunds will be given in case of cancellation less than 3 weeks before class.

Registration:
Please click here to print the registration form or to register online. To register, please complete a registration form and return it with copy of your current professional license/diploma and payment to our office.

Student Agreement:
The following student agreement must be signed and submitted before the commencement of class.

KTC Continuing Education Courses Student Agreement

Continuing Education Credits (CEUs):
7.5 Contact Hours. CEUs are available for Physical, Occupational, and Massage Therapists. Contact hours are approved for LANA recertification. For more information Click Here.

Directions & Accommodations:
Directions and accommodations will be provided with your confirmation letter. You may also contact our office toll free, 866-621-7888, or send us an email.

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Student Testimonials:

“Heidi is a great speaker. She presented and interacted well. Her real world experience is a tremendous plus!" (PT)

"A great experience. I learned so much in even the first half of the day! Great ideas about compression were communicated." (OT) Baltimore (Glen Burnie), Maryland - March, 2011

"Heidi’s expertise and patience was apparent throughout the class. I also enjoyed having a live patient in the class.”

“Excellent course!”

“Great enlarged colored pictures--really appreciated it. Good organization and layout of handouts.”

“Very organized and well put together.” Chicago (Elgin), Illinois, September 2009

“Excellent presentation. I was given many excellent treatment techniques to bring back and use with my patients. Lectures/techniques are very practical.”

“Heidi was clear and a good instructor. Very enjoyable.”

“This course was very informative and will be helpful to use the information immediately with my patients.”

“Excellent course! Excellent instructors!”

“It is an essential course if your clinic is treating patients with head & neck lymphedema.”

“Great visuals and use of video.”

“Excellent manual techniques by Heidi during MLD!”

“Thank you, excellent course!” Holyoke, Massachusetts, November 2008