Watch this video to learn what to expect in this comprehensive foundational course on oncology for pelvic health rehab clinicians!
Learn the common cancer terminology and the pathophysiology of cancer, as well as staging, grading, and classifications of cancer.
Get insights into the signs and symptoms and warning signs of cancer, as well as the three primary ways that cancer is diagnosed - diagnostic imaging, biopsies, and lab tests. Diagnostic methods will focus on solid tumor and pelvic cancers.
In this module, you will learn signs and symptoms and warning signs of cancer, as well as an overview of the three primary ways that cancer is diagnosed - diagnostic imaging, biopsies, and lab tests. Diagnostic methods will focus on solid tumor and pelvic cancers.
Increase your knowledge about the primary types of cancer treatments (surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, hormone therapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy). You'll also learn about common side effects of these interventions and rehab considerations for the clinic. Focus on cancer treatments will be on those most commonly used for pelvic cancers.
After completing this module, you will have a better understanding about the cancer continuum, seasons of survivorship, the four domains of oncology rehab, who the primary healthcare providers are on a multidisciplinary team, and the role of rehab, regardless of the time since diagnosis and treatment.
Build your skillset on how to perform a comprehensive systems review for cancer survivors including the musculoskeletal system, cardiovascular and pulmonary system, neurological system, integumentary system, and gastrointestinal, genitourinary, and gynecological systems. You'll also learn key items you need to include in your subjective examination and what outcome measures are validated in the cancer population. Focus will be on pelvic cancers and related sequelae.
Learn about warning signs of metastasis, important blood counts to be aware of, and precautions and contraindications for exercise and use of modalities.
After completing this module, you’ll know how to safely implement functional tests and tailored exercise prescriptions. Additionally, you will learn about exercise guidelines for specific conditions including lymphedema, cancer related fatigue, and bone metastasis.
Increase your understanding about the barriers to exercise for cancer survivors, how you can help guide your patients to increase physical activity levels, and how to effectively provide education to your patients.