Instructors:
Oren Cheifetz, PT, BScPT, PhD, Clinical Specialist Oncology
Jan Park Dorsay, RN(EC), MN, CON(C),Nurse Practitioner
April 5th and 6th, 2014
8:00am-4:30pm
Pro Motion Physiotherapy
Level 3 – The Promenade Mall One Promenade Circle Thornhill, Ontario L4J 4P8
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the pathophysiology of cancer, its treatments and potential side effects
- Understand how cancer related impairments affect cancer survivors’ function
- Describe the strengths and weaknesses of the evidence supporting the use of exercise for people with cancer
- Apply strategies to help improve quality of life for people experiencing functional deficits including the development and implementation of exercise programs for cancer survivors
- State the indications for the use of physiotherapeutic modalities for people diagnosed with cancer
- Demonstrate understanding of safety considerations relevant to rehabilitation of people with cancer
- Relate to the challenges of rehabilitating people with cancer in the community and acute care settings
This course is open to:
Physiotherapists
Physiotherapy Student
Occupational Therapists
Occupational Therapy Students
Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy
Assistants
Nurses
Fees (Early bird deadline March 1st, 2014)
Student/early bird:$395 After the early bird deadline:$450
Visit http://www.ccrei.ca/ to Register today or click here
