Head & Neck Lymphedema Management

By engaging with the course, you 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 associated with patients with lymphedema of the head and neck.
• Assess the need for compression therapy in patients with lymphedema of the head and neck and choose the appropriate compression application from a variety of recommendations.
• Perform specialized MLD techniques for patients with lymphedema of the head and neck, including intra-oral therapy.
• Appreciate the importance of a multi-disciplinary approach in the diagnosis and management of patients with head and neck cancers and subsequent lymphedema.

Heidi Miranda-Walsh, OTR/L, CHT, CLT-LANA, is a graduate of Towson University in Maryland with more than 20 years experience as an occupational therapist. She acquired her hand-therapy specialty certification in 1991 and was trained as a lymphedema therapist at the former Lerner Lymphedema Services Academy of Lymphatic Studies in 1997.

Heidi balances her therapy practice between two specialties developing hand therapy and lymphedema therapy programs. She has developed a special expertise in treating head and neck oncology patients and has lectured extensively on the subject of Lymphedema of the Head & Neck at conferences for patients, therapists and doctors across the U.S.

Heidi serves as an instructor with Klose Training & Consulting sharing her special interest, skills and experience in working with patients with lymphedema of the head and neck.

Class Times for CLTs:
First day: 1:30pm – 6:00pm
Second day: 8:00am – 6:00pm
Third day: 8:00am – 12:30pm

Class Times for SLPs:
Completion of a 20-hour self-guided online home study is required prior to class.
First day: 1:30pm – 6:00pm
Second day: 8:00am – 6:00pm
Third day: 8:00am – 6:00pm
Forth day: 8:00am – 12:30pm

*See our Schedule Page for available course dates.

This course is open to PTs, PTAs, OTs, COTAs, ATCs, RNs, MTs, NPs, Speech Therapists, and MDs who have successfully completed a lymphedema training program of at least 135 continuous hours. Unless you are a graduate of Klose Training, a copy of the Certificate of Completion from your initial lymphedema training course/program must be provided.

Note: Speech Language Pathologists (SLPs) who are not certified in lymphedema therapy, will become eligible to participate in this H&N lymphedema course by completing the following pre-requisites: Complete a 20-hour online HS module and participate in an 8-hour MLD workshop preceding the actual H&N course.

All classes are held in accessible hotels or medical facilities. In addition, Klose Training is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individual students who have a disability. Students should call Klose Training directly (303-245-0333) at least three weeks before the start of your class to discuss your needs.

The total tuition for CLT’s is $595.00 (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.

The total tuition for SLPs who need to complete mandatory online-HS module and the 8-hour MLD instructions is $745.00. 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.

Please print the registration form or register online. To register by mail, please complete a registration form and return it with copy of your current professional license/diploma and payment to our office. To register online, upload a scanned copy of your current professional license/diploma.
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The following student agreement must be signed and submitted before the commencement of class.
Klose Training Student Agreement - Continuing Education Courses

16 contact hours are available for CEUs for some Physical Therapists, and all Occupational and Massage Therapists. For more information, click here.