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Bud Ward

An Overview of Oncology Rehabilitation, Updated

An Overview of Oncology Rehabilitation, Updated

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Description:

Cancer results when cells within the body begin to divide uncontrollably and reproduce in a way that is abnormal. This type of errant cell production can occur in nearly any tissue and results in significant health problems for millions of individuals each year. The abnormal cell production often produces masses, or tumors; this can also occur within blood cells (leukemia). Tumors can either be malignant (cancerous) or benign (not cancerous). Cancer cells sometimes spread out to other areas of the body through the blood and the body’s lymphatic systems; when this happens, it is said that the cancer has “metastasized.” Metastasis can occur at different rates, and often determines what treatment approaches will be utilized.

Full Course Description
Cancer results when cells within the body begin to divide uncontrollably and reproduce in a way that is abnormal. This type of errant cell production can occur in nearly any tissue and results in significant health problems for millions of individuals each year. The abnormal cell production often produces masses, or tumors; this can also occur within blood cells (leukemia). Tumors can either be malignant (cancerous) or benign (not cancerous). Cancer cells sometimes spread out...

Goals & Objectives:

Course Goals:

As more patients participate in oncology rehabilitation, it is important for physical therapists to understand the precautions, contraindications, and appropriate treatment methods for this population. This intermediate-level course will familiarize the physical therapist with the different forms of cancer, as well as the risk factors and rehabilitation protocols for the care of the oncology patient. The target audience for this education program is physical therapists and physical therapist assistants who are interested in oncology rehabilitation.

Professional Objectives:

  1. Summarize the types of cancer, the means and the methods of diagnosing cancer, and the information compiled in order to determine the staging of cancer.
  2. Describe the various treatment options for cancer.
  3. Discuss the side effects and complications that can result from cancer treatments.
  4. Identify the phases, goals, and components of a rehabilitation plan for an oncology patient.
  5. Explain the role of exercise and exercise prescription recommendations in cancer rehabilitation and survivorship
  6. Identify assessment tools used in cancer rehabilitation.

Goals & Objectives:

Course Goals:

As more patients participate in oncology rehabilitation, it is important for physical therapists to understand the precautions, contraindications, and appropriate treatment methods for this population. This intermediate-level course will familiarize the physical therapist with the different forms of cancer, as well as the risk factors and rehabilitation protocols for the care of the oncology patient. The target audience for this education program is physical therapists and physical therapist assistants who are interested in oncology rehabilitation.

Professional Objectives:

  1. Summarize the types of cancer, the means and the methods of diagnosing cancer, and the information compiled in order to determine the staging of cancer.
  2. Describe the various treatment options for cancer.
  3. Discuss the side effects and complications that can result from cancer treatments.
  4. Identify the phases, goals, and components of a rehabilitation plan for an oncology patient.
  5. Explain the role of exercise and exercise prescription recommendations in cancer rehabilitation and survivorship
  6. Identify assessment tools used in cancer rehabilitation.

Disclosures:

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Contact Hours: 2 contact hours in length (check your state’s approval status in the state specific course catalog for your profession).

Target Audience: Physical Therapist, Physical Therapist Assistant

Instructional Level: Intermediate

Criteria for Completion: Depending on your state requirements you will be asked to complete either: An affirmation that you have completed the educational activity  or a mandatory test (a passing score of 70 percent is required). Test questions link content to learning objectives as a method to enhance individualized learning and material retention. Scores of less than 70% indicate a failure to understand the material and the test will need to be taken again until a passing score has been achieved.

Personnel Disclosure:

Financial – Bud Ward is self-employed and receives a salary. He receives payment from Colibri Healthcare, LLC for the presentation of this course.

Nonfinancial - no relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.

No relevant conflicts of interest exist for any member of the activity planning committee.

Content Disclosure: This course does not focus solely on any specific product or service

Cancellation Policy: For activity cancellation, returns, or complaint resolution, please contact us by email help@homeceu.com or by phone at 1.800.55.4CEUS (2387). We have a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Refunds will be issued for courses that have not been completed (exam not taken), or for any course that has been rejected by your board of approval. Webinar attendance must be canceled 24 hours before the scheduled start time.

Disclosures:

TEXT COURSE

Text courses are viewed on your web browser if the online version is purchased, or sent via mail if the physical copy is purchased.

Contact Hours: 2 contact hours in length (check your state’s approval status in the state specific course catalog for your profession).

Target Audience: Physical Therapist, Physical Therapist Assistant

Instructional Level: Intermediate

Criteria for Completion: Depending on your state requirements you will be asked to complete either: An affirmation that you have completed the educational activity  or a mandatory test (a passing score of 70 percent is required). Test questions link content to learning objectives as a method to enhance individualized learning and material retention. Scores of less than 70% indicate a failure to understand the material and the test will need to be taken again until a passing score has been achieved.

Personnel Disclosure:

Financial – Bud Ward is self-employed and receives a salary. He receives payment from Colibri Healthcare, LLC for the presentation of this course.

Nonfinancial - no relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.

No relevant conflicts of interest exist for any member of the activity planning committee.

Content Disclosure: This course does not focus solely on any specific product or service

Cancellation Policy: For activity cancellation, returns, or complaint resolution, please contact us by email help@homeceu.com or by phone at 1.800.55.4CEUS (2387). We have a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Refunds will be issued for courses that have not been completed (exam not taken), or for any course that has been rejected by your board of approval. Webinar attendance must be canceled 24 hours before the scheduled start time.