Lymphedema Management of the Head and Neck

Lymphedema Management of the Head and Neck," is an intermediate level course that will provide the foundational knowledge and skills to evaluate and provide treatment for lymphedema of the head and neck. Medical Speech-Language Pathologists are recognized as key team members in the management of individuals with head and neck cancer and can bring value into the realm of lymphedema management. Learners will take a deep dive into the lymphatic system and discover how lymphedema can impact the swallowing mechanism and communication. This course will address considerations of lymphedema management especially for head and neck cancer as well as unique cases with solutions that therapists may face such as placement of tracheostomy or PEG tube. This course is open to speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, COTAs, physical therapists, and PTAs. Clinicians will complete the course with the knowledge and skills to determine appropriate intervention strategies to provide optimal care for individuals with lymphedema of the head and neck.

If you are streaming this course:

Wear loose-fitted clothing
Lab partner: To get the most out of the class, it's helpful to have a lab partner.
Have on hand a sheet a towel/sheet.
Flexible measuring tape, one that can wrap around the body (just in case they don’t get the kit)
Gloves for inter-oral work
Water and/or electrolytes

Supplies for this course (livestreaming):

Upon checkout, you will be asked if you would like CIAO to send you some basic supplies for use during the streaming course
This is optional, and the "cost" is just to cover the shipping required to send them.
Please note: make sure your address is the one where you want the supplies sent or make a note of that during checkout
Please note: the items are sent standard shipping and may not arrive prior to the event

ATTENDANCE:

Attend as part of the LIVE STUDIO AUDIENCE in Gulf Breeze, Florida - Studio audience seats are limited - so register today!
Attend via LIVE STREAM from anywhere around the world. Live stream participants will login to access the event from their computer.

NOTE:

This live event is streamed in real time.
Course agenda is in Central time, please adjust for your time zone
Registrants who attend the live broadcast will be able to interact with instructor.
All registrants will have access to the broadcast recording for 14 days.
A group may view the course together, however each attendee must be individually registered in order to receive CE credit.

COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS:

Attend/view entire course
Pass multiple choice quiz (80% min score)
Complete online course evaluation

CEUs:

SLPs - this course is registered with ASHA as Blended Learning. ASHA CEUs may be earned by attending live, viewing the recording, or a combination of both.
OTs - Participants who need live hours for state license renewal must attend in real time yet, will still have access to the recording for 14 days.

Course Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

Review the anatomy and physiology of the lymphatic system specific to the head and neck.
Describe consequences of the presence of lymphedema in the head and neck region.
Discuss evaluation methods appropriate for lymphedema in the head and neck region.
Recognize indications, precautions, and contraindications of complete decongestive therapy for individuals with lymphedema of the head and neck.
Select appropriate manual lymphatic drainage techniques to the head and neck.
Summarize necessary modifications in complete decongestive therapy for individuals with head and neck lymphedema.

Course Instructor(s)

Mallory Moore

SLP.D, CCC-SLP, CLT-LANA

Dr. Mallory Moore is a certified speech-language pathologist and LANA certified lymphedema therapist from Ozark, Missouri. Dr. Moore earned her clinical doctorate in Speech-Language Pathology from Nova Southeastern University in 2018, Masters of Science in Speech-Language Pathology from Missouri State University in 2011, and Bachelors of Science in Communication Sciences Disorders from Missouri State University in 2009.
Since 2011, she has worked in various settings including Outpatient Rehabilitation, Long Term Acute Care, Acute Care, and Inpatient Rehabilitation. Her primary setting throughout her career has been in Outpatient Rehabilitation where she focused her clinical practice towards serving individuals with dysphagia and voice disorders. She primarily works with individuals with head and neck cancer including total laryngectomy care, various dysphonia cases, vocal cord dysfunction, and neurodegenerative diseases such as ALS and Parkinson’s disease. She is a mentor and provides training for colleagues in laryngoscopy, videostroboscopy, FEES, MBSS, and TEP management.
Dr. Moore is a per-course faculty member at Missouri State University and Nova Southeastern University. Additionally, she provides consultative work on system-wide development of medical speech-language pathology intervention that includes supporting the speech-language pathologists knowledge and skills needed within the medical environment. Dr. Moore serves on the board of directors for two non-profits, Ozark Neurological Foundation and Lary’s Speakeasy. She has been a review committee member for the head and neck cancer division of the 2022 ASHA Convention and the 2021 and 2022 Leadership Development Program.

Financial Disclosure: Mallory receives honoraria from CIAO Seminars for the presentation of this course. She also receives royalties for the purchase of her recorded course(s)
Non-financial Disclosure: There are no relevant relationships to disclose.

Course Agenda

Day 1

07:30 - 08:00

Registration

08:00 - 08:15

Introductions, Objectives

08:15 - 09:15

The Lymphatic System: What is Lymphedema? Anatomy and Physiology, Impacted Populations

09:15 - 09:45

Deep Dive into Head and Neck Cancer, Swallowing, Communication

09:45 - 10:15

HNC Presentations of Lymphedema

10:15 - 10:30

Break

10:30 - 11:00

Complete Decongestive Therapy Overview

11:00 - 11:15

Evidence Based Practices of CDT

11:15 - 11:30

Indications/Contraindications

11:30 - 12:30

Lunch (30 minutes for live stream events)

12:30 - 01:00

MLD Introduction, Lab/Discussion: Short Neck and Deep System

01:00 - 01:30

Lab/Discussion: Trunk and Axilla Sequence

01:30 - 02:00

Lab/Discussion: Supine Lateral and Anterior Neck Sequence

02:00 - 02:15

Lab/Discussion: Prone Neck and Scalp Sequence

02:15 - 02:30

Break

02:30 - 03:00

Lab/Discussion: Face

03:00 - 03:20

Lab/Discussion: Intraoral

03:20 - 03:50

Lab/Discussion: Finishing Sequences

03:50 - 04:20

Evaluation, Goals, Billing & Coding, and Physician Communication

04:20 - 05:15

Lab/Discussion: Measuring and Goals

05:15 - 05:30

End of Day Q&A

Day 2

07:30 - 07:45

Start of Day Q&A, Overview of Day 1

07:45 - 08:45

Brief CDT Overview, Introduction to Bandaging

08:45 - 09:00

Lab/Discussion: Bandaging

09:00 - 09:15

Garments and Unique Garment Considerations

09:15 - 09:30

Lab/Discussion: Garment Measuring

09:30 - 09:45

Exercise and Compression Pumps

09:45 - 10:00

Break

10:00 - 10:15

Skin, Oral Care, and Infections

10:15 - 10:30

Unique Considerations: Scar Work, Myofascial Release, Presence of Tracheostomy, Malignant Lymphedema, Kinesiology Taping, & Travel

10:30 - 11:30

Lab/Discussion: Full MLD Sequence Demo and Lab

11:30 - 11:45

End of Day Q&A

Contact hours pre-approved for:

12 Hours
CIAO is an ASHA Approved Provider (1.2 ASHA CEUs) bubble sheet submission required
ASHA CE Provider Approval and use of the Brand Block does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products, or clinical procedures.
This course meets PDU requirements for NBCOT (14.4 PDUs)
CIAO is an Illinois Approved Provider for PT/PTA Continuing Education
CIAO is recognized as an Approved Provider for PT/PTAs by the NYSE Dept State Board for PT
This activity is provided by the Texas Board of PT Examiners Accredited Prov #2502009#TX
This activity meets continuing competence requirements for PT/PTA license renewal in TX
The assignment of Texas PT CCUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products or clinical procedures by TPTA or TBPTE
The Physical Therapy Board of California recognizes CIAO Seminars as an Approval Agency to Approve Providers Offering Continuing Competency Courses
The Physical Therapy Board of California has determined that CIAO meets the standards set forth in section 1399.95 of the CA Code of Regulations
CIAO is a Rule Approved Provider for the Florida Board of Physical Therapy
CIAO is an Approved Provider for the Florida Board of Occupational Therapy
Approved for:
12 Hrs. PT/PTAs in CA (#CIAO24-67), IL, TX (APTA TX #2502009 for 12 CCUs)
12 Hrs. Registered with CEBroker for OT/COTAs in AL, AZ, GA, LA, MS, SC, TN
12 Hrs. Registered with CEBroker for PT/PTAs in AZ, GA, OK, SC, TN
14 Hrs. PT/PTAs, OT/COTAs in FL (CE Broker #20-990942)
14.4 Hrs. PT/PTAs in NY

Course meets requirements for:

PT/PTAs in AL,AK, AZ, CO, CT, DC, DE, GA, HI, ID, IN, IA, KS, KY, ME, MD, MA, MI, MO, MT,

PT/PTAs in NE, NH, NC, ND, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, UT, VT, VA, WA, WI, WY

OT/COTAs in AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, GA, HI, ID, IA, IN, KS, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT,

OT/COTAs in NE, NV, NH, NJ,, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WV, WY

Intermediate Level
1.2 ASHA CEUs

CIAO Automatically reports to CE Broker for Florida Occupational and Physical Therapists and Assistants. Florida SLPs can either use the ASHA CE Participant Form (Bubble Sheet) or self-submit through CE Broker.

CIAO is recognized on the NBCOT Provider Registry (meets PDU requirements for NBCOT)