Course Code: REL-RTS-0-MTCORT
Hours: 1.25
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2027
Learning Objectives:
Recognize three medical treatments for cancer and potential side effects of each.
Identify the role of therapy professionals in reducing side effects related to cancer treatment.
Identify at least four precautions or contraindications rehabilitation therapists should consider when developing interventions for individuals with cancer.
Outline:
Section 1: Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
Overview
Medical Treatment Options
Knowledge Check
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Neuromuscular Effects
Cancer-Related Pain
Lymphedema
Radiation Fibrosis Syndrome
Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy (CIPN)
Speech and Swallowing Impairment
Pelvic Floor and Sexual Health Dysfunction
Knowledge Check
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Additional Functional Impairments
Cancer-Related Fatigue (CRF)
Sleep Disturbance
Cancer-Related Cognitive Impairment (CRCI)
Knowledge Check
Key Takeaways
Section 4: Rehab Treatment Considerations
Use of Outcome Measures
Role of Therapy Professionals
Precautions and Contraindications
Knowledge Check
Key Takeaways
Section 5: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
Writer: Susan Almon-Matangos, MS, CCC-SLP
Susan Almon-Matangos, MS, CCC-SLP, is a certified and licensed speech-language pathologist with over 40 years of experience. She earned her bachelor's degree in psychology from Jacksonville State University and her Master of Science degree in speech-language pathology from The University of Alabama. She has provided care to clients across the lifespan with diverse diagnostic conditions in settings including school, hospital, skilled nursing facility, outpatient clinic, and home health settings. In her previous role as a national clinical director for a contract therapy company, she developed training programs for physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech-language pathology focusing on clinical rehabilitation needs of older adults in post-acute care. Currently, she serves as the Lead Subject Matter Expert Writer for Speech-Language Pathology at Relias, where she leverages her clinical expertise and analysis of published research. She is a certified member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and the Pennsylvania Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
Subject Matter Expert: Stacey Head, PT, WCS, CLT
Stacey Head, PT, WCS, CLT, ATC is a board-certified women’s health therapist with a certification in lymphedema therapy and athletic training. She has over 20 years of experience after obtaining her bachelor’s degree in physical therapy at the University of Vermont. She works with clients from teens to geriatrics and provides services in the outpatient setting. She has worked closely over the years in a hospital-based multidisciplinary setting with other practitioners to provide the best care to cancer patients. She has spoken on both the local and national levels to further educate rehabilitation professionals in the area of lymphedema and pelvic/obstetric health. She is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Intermediate level Speech-Language Pathologists; Introductory level Occupational Therapist; Physical Therapist; in the following settings: Rehabilitation Settings.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.