Head & Neck Lymphedema Management
Denver (Westminster), Colorado
November 10 – 12, 2023
(November 9 – 12, 2023 for SLPs)
Course Location
Instructors
Guenter Klose, CLT, MLD/CDT Instructor Instructor Bios & Faculty Page
Course Description
Summary: This 16 hour course addresses the clinical management of patients with lymphedema of the head and neck, following surgery and/or radiation therapy for cancer. The content includes 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. Compression therapy applications as well as techniques of Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD) for patients with lymphedema of the head and neck are demonstrated in great detail. Additional rehabilitation considerations, including therapy for trismus and shoulder dysfunction, are also covered.
This course is also available for Speech Language Pathologists (SLPs) who are not certified in lymphedema therapy, however, 28 hours of additional coursework (20 hours online and 8 hours in the classroom) are required. Total course hours for SLPs are 44. See course hours below for additional information.
Register OnlineRegister by MailHotel Information
Hyatt Place Denver/ Westminster
(same place as the course location)
6865 West 103rd Avenue
Westminster, Colorado 80021
For reservations call 1-800-233-1234
Discounted Room Rate: We have negotiated a special rate of $124+ 13.5% tax per night for KTC students. To ensure you get the discounted rate, make your reservation no later than Saturday, October 7th, 2023 and ask for the Klose Training group rate. Click here to book online.
Amenities Include: Rooms have free high-speed WiFi, a mini-fridge, coffee machine, iron and ironing board, and hairdryer. Breakfast is complimentary for hotel guests. The hotel has complimentary parking, a fitness center, and indoor pool. The hotel has an onsite bar and restaurant, and there are many restaurants within walking distance. For your safety, some services or amenities such as pool, spas, fitness centers, restaurants and daily housekeeping may be modified or suspended due to COVID-19.
Other Services and Travel Information
Airport:
Denver International Airport (DEN) ─30 miles from course location.
Ground Transportation:
RTD Public Bus Service (303-299-6000)
For approximately $10.50 you are able to take the RTD Rail from Denver International Airport to US 36 & Church Ranch Station Gate A from there it is a .7 mile walk to the Hyatt Place Denver/Westminster. Click here to view the route.
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