Self-Paced Online Learning Module
Includes the recording of the live webinar presented on Tuesday 21 July 2026
Price: $25
Internal head and neck lymphoedema is often under-recognised but can significantly affect swallowing, voice, airway function and quality of life following treatment for head and neck cancer.
This self-paced learning module features a recording of the live webinar presented by Stella Salpigtidis, together with a Q&A discussion featuring Stella Salpigtidis and Dr Amanda Pigott. The session explores current evidence, practical assessment approaches and the importance of multidisciplinary collaboration in supporting people living with head and neck lymphoedema.
In this learning module:
- A practical overview of internal head and neck lymphoedema from a speech pathology perspective
- Clinical indicators and assessment approaches
- The relationship between internal and external head and neck lymphoedema
- Functional impacts on swallowing, voice and airway function
- Management strategies informed by current evidence
- Q&A discussion exploring clinical questions, multidisciplinary collaboration and referral pathways
- Supporting resources from our industry partners
This module is designed for lymphoedema therapists and other health professionals seeking evidence-informed, patient-centred approaches to the assessment and management of internal head and neck lymphoedema.
A companion episode of the Lymphoedema Insights Podcast is also available to extend your learning.
Learning objectives
By the end of this self-paced learning module, participants will be able to:
- Recognise the clinical features and functional impact of internal head and neck lymphoedema in people treated for head and neck cancer.
- Understand the role of speech pathology in the assessment and management of internal oedema.
- Identify how internal and external head and neck lymphoedema may interact and influence care planning.
- Apply strategies to enhance collaboration and referral within multidisciplinary teams, including hospital and private practice settings.
- Reflect on how patient-centred, team-based approaches improve outcomes for people living with head and neck lymphoedema.
Meet the speakers
Stella Salpigtidis – Senior Speech Pathologist, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
Stella Salpigtidis is a senior speech pathologist at Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre with over 20 years of experience in head and neck cancer care. She has specialised training in head and neck lymphoedema (HNL) and established a speech pathology-led HNL service across two Peter Mac campuses. Stella’s work focuses on assessing and managing internal and external lymphoedema to improve swallowing and voice outcomes post-cancer. In 2024, she was awarded an Australasian Lymphology Association Early-Career Research Grant to investigate the feasibility and impact of speech pathology-led lymphoedema assessment and therapy, with results informing future clinical trials. Stella is passionate about patient-centred care, mentoring, and advancing evidence-based practice in multidisciplinary head and neck cancer management.
Dr Amanda Pigott – Advanced Occupational Therapist, Cancer Services, Princess Alexandra Hospital
Dr Amanda Pigott (BOccThy, PhD) is an occupational therapist with over 25 years’ experience in oedema and lymphoedema management. She is a clinical specialist at the Princess Alexandra Hospital’s cancer-related lymphoedema clinic and has trained occupational therapists nationally in advanced lymphoedema assessment and management. Amanda is an honorary research fellow at the University of Queensland. She remains an active member of the Australasian Lymphology Association, serving on research and conference committees.
What’s included:
Your enrollment provides immediate access to the self-paced online learning module, including:
- Recording of the live webinar presented on Tuesday 21 July 2026
- Q&A discussion with Stella Salpigtidis and Dr Amanda Pigott
- Supporting industry resources
- Online evaluation form
- CPD certificate (1 hour) upon successful completion
Accessing Your Learning Module:
- Complete the enrollment form below
- Add the course to your shopping cart.
- Proceed through checkout.
- Log in to your existing LES account or create a new account.
- Access the learning module immediately through your LES Learning Dashboard.
Once you have completed the webinar recording, evaluation form and marked the lesson as complete, your CPD certificate will be available to download from your LES Learning Dashboard.
Enroll now
Purchase this self-paced learning module below to receive immediate access through your LES Learning Dashboard.
Once you click SUBMIT, you should be directed to a purchase page so you can add the module to your cart and complete the $25 transaction. If you don’t get directed automatically, please check your registration confirmation email for the link.
Lymphoedema Education Solutions is grateful to Essity and Haddenham Healthcare, Medi-Rent and OPC Health for supporting this learning opportunity.
