Course Code: REL-RTS-0-OCTIRPC
Hours: 1.25
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2024
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: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
Why It Matters
Prevalence
Etiology
Types of Cancer
Understanding Staging
Medical Treatment Options
Surgery
Chemotherapy
Radiation Therapy
Additional Treatment Options
Review
Summary
Section 3: Neuromuscular Effects of Cancer Treatment
Neuromuscular Effects
Cancer-Related Pain
Lymphedema
Radiation Fibrosis Syndrome
Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy (CIPN)
Speech and Swallowing Impairment
Pelvic Floor and Sexual Health Dysfunction
Review
Summary
Section 4: Additional Functional Impairments Due to Cancer Treatment
Cancer-Related Fatigue (CRF)
Sleep Disturbance
Cancer-Related Cognitive Impairment (CRCI)
Review
Summary
Section 5: Therapy Treatment Considerations
Outcome Measures
Role of Therapy Professionals
Fall Prevention
Understanding Lab Values
Precautions and Contraindications
Review
Review
Summary
Section 6: 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 30 years of experience. She obtained 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 worked with clients of all ages and a variety of diagnostic conditions in school, hospital, skilled nursing facility, outpatient clinic, and home health settings. In her previous role as a national clinical director for Aegis Therapies, she created training programs for physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech-language pathology related to the clinical rehabilitation needs of older adults in post-acute care. She currently draws upon her expertise in her role at Relias as Lead Subject Matter Expert Writer for Speech-Language Pathology. She is a certified member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and the Pennsylvania Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
Subject Matter Expert: Amanda Newkirk-Hintz, M.S., CCC-SLP
Amanda Newkirk-Hintz, M.S., CCC-SLP, is a certified speech-language pathologist with 19 years of experience. Amanda has obtained both her bachelor’s and Master of Science degrees in speech-language pathology from Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville. She worked in a variety of settings before finding a forever home in the acute care hospital setting where she has been for nearly 10 years. She is thoroughly experienced in performing and interpreting instrumental swallow assessments (MBSS and FEES); writing and presenting clinical education material for colleagues, peers, and graduate students; and supervising and training graduate students. She also enjoys contributing to the acute care and speech-language pathology fields as a consultant and medical editor.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Advanced level Speech and Language Pathologists; Occupational Therapists; Physical Therapists; 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.