Course Description:

1 in 2 men and 1 in 3 women will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime. Do you know the principles of cancer and its treatment? Some treatment side effects last a lifetime, others do not present until years after the treatment is complete. How do you choose rehabilitation interventions that are safe and effective? This comprehensive course will provide the evidence base for you to incorporate rehabilitation strategies in any setting for patients who have had cancer or those undergoing cancer treatments. This engaging and animated course covers current screening guidelines, basic disease and treatment principles including short term and late effects that will impact a patient’s rehabilitation treatment plan.
You will learn: impairments and functional limitations directly related to common cancer diagnoses and treatment. Short term and late effects of cancer treatment and how this impacts patients across the lifespan. Current evidence based rehabilitation strategies will be described in detail including: exercise prescription, contraindications and precautions with exercise & modalities. You will identify in a problem based format, with group interaction, using real case examples; the latest in evaluation, treatment and progression of care.