Location
Online, Continuous
Presenter(s)
Dr. Jack Miller
This course on Cancer Rehabilitation is relevant to all clinicians who work in hospital, home care, or private clinic settings and treat patients with a history of past or present diagnosis of cancer. Content incorporates the pathophysiology of cancer and impact of treatment (surgery, chemotherapy, radiation) on cardiovascular, musculoskeletal and neurological systems including the development of pain, fatigue, muscle wasting, articular and skeletal dysfunction. Specific problems related to different disease sites including breast, prostate, lung, head and neck, and hematological malignancies are covered.
This course is given in a sequence of 3 progressive levels of clinical practice: Level 1: Basic oncology – General practice (9 modules). Level 2: Enhanced clinical practice- Management of cancer patients (12 modules). Level 3: Advanced clinical practice - Rehabilitation Oncology (9 modules).
These courses are offered on line and in lecture format by the principle instructor. In addition, they include videotaped interviews with clinical experts in their respective fields of practice. For levels 2 and 3 case studies are used to facilitate the application of assessment skills and decision-making on management of this complex patient population. In follow-up, face to face courses are offered to consolidate learning and integrate knowledge into practice.