Lymphedema Following Head and Neck Cancer: Identification, Evaluation, and Treatment – Recorded Journal Club
Presented by: Kelly Salmon, SLPD, CCC-SLP, BCS-S, CLT-LANA, Brooke Beilman, MS, CCC-SLP and Jessica Lasky, MS, CCC-SLP
NOVEMBER 1, 2021 – NOVEMBER 1, 2026
After this webinar, you will be able to…
- Participants will identify how lymphatic dysfunction impacts swallowing and communication.
- Participant will list two ways that a speech-language pathologist can evaluate the impact of chronic edema for head and neck cancer.
- Participants will list two signs and symptoms that patient with chronic edema may experience.
Tactile Medical was chosen to participate in this clinical discussion for their expertise and ability to provide information regarding one of multiple treatment options available for lymphedema. It will not be the sole treatment modality discussed.
Can I get continuing education for this webinar?
After watching the webinar, you will need to pass a short quiz with at least 80% accuracy and attend the full webinar to obtain credit for your participation. The link to the quiz will be available to you after the presentation in the course area. Once completed, you will receive a certificate of completion inside your course area.
Speaker Information and Disclosures
Britni Setterholm has her MBA from the Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota. She is a Marketing Manager at Tactile Medical and has over 10 years of experience in medical device marketing. She is currently focused on helping patients who suffer from lymphedema after cancer treatment.
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURES:
Britni has no non-financial disclosures.
Brooke Beilman, MS, CCC-SLP is a full-time member of Tactile Medical's Oncology team, a board member for Dysphagia Outreach Project, an affiliate for Medbridge, and has previously worked with SpeechTherapyPD and Tactus Therapy on affiliate projects. She is certified in NMES, myofascial release, and MDTP.
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURES:
Britni has no non-financial disclosures.
Kelly Salmon is a speech‐language pathologist specializing in the treatment of adults with communication and swallowing disorders across the continuum of care. She has been a Board Certified Specialist in Swallowing and Swallowing Disorders (BCS‐S) since 2011 and earned designation in 2014 as a Lymphology Association of North America Certified Lymphedema Therapist (CLT‐ LANA) specializing in the treatment of head and neck lymphedema.
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURES:
* Receives a salary from Salus University in Elkins Park,PA
* Draws a salary from Salmon Speech Pathology, LLC
* Draws a salary from Forward Focused, LLC
* Receives compensation (honoraria and consulting fee) from CIAO Seminars
* Receives compensation (honoraria and consulting fee) from The MedSLP Collective
* Member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
* Member of the Dysphagia Research Society
* Member of the ASHA Convention 2021 Adult Swallowing Planning Committee
* Member of the Pennsylvania Speech-Language Hearing Association 2022 Convention Planning Committee
* Professional Development Manager (PDM) for the American Speech-Language Hearing Association's Special Interest Group 13 – Swallowing and Swallowing Disorders
* Member of the Pennsylvania Speech and Hearing Association
* Member of the Pennsylvania Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
* Member of the Lymphology Association of North America
Jessica Lasky is a medical Speech-Language Pathologist that specializes in dysphagia and the adult and geriatric populations. Jessica has worked in nearly every setting possible from outpatient neuro rehabilitation, stroke, and trauma 1 hospitals, acute rehab facilities, and SNFs.
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURES:
Jessica receives a salary from Mobile Scope, Neuro RehabCare, the MedSLP Collective, and Evolutionary Education Solutions. She also receives a consulting fee from the MedSLP Collective. Jessica retains intellectual property rights from Evolutionary Education Solutions. Finally, Jessica has ownership interest in both Mobile Scope and Evolutionary Education Solutions.
NON-FINANCIAL DISCLOSURES:
Course Agenda
Agenda:
- Minutes 0-5: Introduction of topic, articles being covered, and presenters
- Minutes 5-15: An overview of lymphedema and head and neck cancer as it relates to the medical SLP
- Minutes 15-58: Educational dialogue regarding lymphedema and head and neck cancer and the clinical implications for the SLP along with Q and A
- Minutes 58-60: Conclusionary information
Additional FAQs
Can I get ASHA CEUS for this Course?
After watching the webinar, you will need to pass a short quiz with at least 80% accuracy and attend the full webinar to obtain credit for your participation. The link to the quiz will be available to you after the presentation in the course area. Once completed, you will receive a certificate of completion inside your course area.
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What can I do if I have a complaint?
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Who is this webinar appropriate for?
The target audience for this webinar is licensed speech-language pathologists. There are no prerequisite skills or knowledge needed beyond the basic speech-language pathology training and licensing.
What if I need special accommodations?
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