This course is designed for therapists who want a more complete understanding of neuro-oncological processes and how they affect clinical decisions in rehabilitation. Content will explore rehabilitation implications surrounding the assessment and treatment of brain and spine tumors and the neurotoxic effects one may experience undergoing chemotherapy.
Neuroanatomy and tumor histology will be reviewed with the intent to describe how these factors influence prognosis and treatment. Discussions are based on peer-reviewed literature and delivered in a case study format. Participants are required to reflect on their current knowledge and become active learners by engaging in a case study.
Information and handouts are provided on reducing fall risk in those diagnosed with nervous system tumors or chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy. At the end of the course participants will have a framework in which to help make important clinical decisions. They will have a better understanding of how to assess, intervene and ultimately help those who are experiencing complex, often distressing, diagnoses.
What participants are saying . . .“Very easy to understanding and informative”
“Excellent! Lots of information! Excellent objective measures, lots of peer reviewed studies. Educator very knowledgeable.”
“Informative with new assessment tools and new treatment strategies”
“Very relevant to any clinician, provides easy to understand, practical info about oncology that can very easily be incorporated into practice.”
Upon completion, participants will be able to:
- Describe neuroanatomy, tumor histology and how they influence spinal cord and brain tumor categorization.
- Discuss etiology, presentation and progression of CIPN (chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy).
- List characteristic neurological deficits and their presentation prior to diagnosis of nervous system lesions.
- Describe how the primary cancer diagnosis may affect rehabilitation interventions and goals for someone with metastatic spine and brain lesions.
- Provide a summary of medical, surgical, and radiological treatment for nervous system tumors and how the secondary effects of these interventions can be remediated.
- Highlight factors that may affect rehabilitation potential and ambulatory function.
- Provide evidence-based examination of and interventions for individuals affected by neuro-oncological conditions.
- Describe functional scales used within the neurosurgical literature to describe outcome.
Introduction and pre-Test: 15 min
Foundations: 41 min
Brain Tumors: 32 min
Spinal Tumors: 35 min
Metastatic Disease: 40 min
CIPN: The Toes 38 min
Patient with CIPN Case Study Testing: 70 min
Wrap up: 8 min
Post-test, Course Eval & Certificate: 15 min
Upon completion of the course, a certificate of completion for 5 contact hours of educational credit will be awarded.
PHYSICAL THERAPY
Great Seminars Online (GSO) is an Approved CE Provider for PTs and PTAs in CA, IL, NM, NY, OK, TX.
This course has received CE approval from the following state licensure boards or associations: MD, NJ, NV.
This course meets the guidelines for CE approval in: CO, CT, ID, IA, KS, ME, NH, NE, SD.
This course has been accepted for CE credit by these states because it has been approved by another state’s board or association: AK, AL, AZ, DE, GA, HA, IN, KY, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NC, ND, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, UT, VT, VA, WI, WY, WA.
INDIVIDUAL APPLICATIONS
If you do not see your state listed, please visit your state board or association’s website and request information for an individual application.
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
Great Seminars Online courses meet occupational therapy state licensure renewal requirements including but not necessarily limited to these states: AL, AR, AZ, CO, CT, GA, ID, IA, KY, MI, MN, MO, MT, NE, NH, NM, NV, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY
5 Contact Hours - $149.00
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Course Format: Online video course
Target Audience: Physical Therapist, Physical Therapist Assistant, Occupational Therapist, Occupational Therapist Assistant.