Management of the Cancer Patient in the Acute Care Setting - Part 1

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Target Audience

OT, COTA, PT, PTA, RN

Description

This Part 1 virtual course will give a general overview of cancer from staging, testing, treatment and side effects to special patient populations, rehabilitation considerations, discharge issues, burnout and end of life discussions for the most common cancer diagnoses.

***Participants of this webinar should plan to take the course continuation - Management of the Cancer Patient in the Acute Care Setting - Part 2***

Presenter:
Kathryn E. 'Katie' Tasillo, PT, DPT
Expert Faculty from the Atrium Health Learning Academy

Live Webinar Information:
Monday, February 8, 2021 - 9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time) - Registration ends Sunday, February 7, 2021 at midnight

This Live Webinar will be broadcast with Zoom. Instructions to join the Live Webinar will be emailed prior to the event. You can test your computer by going to the Zoom Test Page

In order to receive credit, all attendees must remain online for the full duration of the training from 9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Breaks will be given throughout the training day and attendance will be monitored (partial credit will not be given).

Charlotte AHEC, NC AHEC system, is an approved provider by the North Carolina Board of Physical Therapy Examiners with regard to activities directly related to physical therapy for continued competence.

Want More On This Topic? Check out the Part 2 course.
Management of the Cancer Patient in the Acute Care Setting - Part 2 - February 22, 2021

Objectives

• Learn 5 new strategies for rehabilitation and the cancer patient;
• Recognize 5 red flags for cancer presence;
• Describe 3 ways the geriatric oncology patient is more complicated and 2 theories why cancer develops in this population;
• Explain presence of chemo-induced neuropathy compared to a diabetic neuropathy;
• Analyze and discuss critical lab values in the cancer patients and their implications on treatment course;
• Develop a clear understanding of the differences between the most common hematological cancers and how to develop an appropriate plan of care;
• Learn how to accurately demonstrate the ability to use the appropriate outcome measures for the oncology patient in the acute care setting;
• Develop a deeper appreciation of the complexity of oncologic emergencies and how to adapt our treatments when appropriate;
• Leave with a clearer understanding of at least 3 orthopedic, neurological and surgical rehab considerations;
• Discuss new ways to adapt quickly to change in the acute care setting with patient status, disposition and plan of care;
• Identify the potential side effects of cancer treatments and their implications for acute care therapy;
• Develop a clearer understanding of cancer-related fatigue and how it impacts this population;
• Develop a deeper appreciation of handling patients and families at the end-of-life compassion, empathy and recognition of the stages of grief;
• Learn the signs of burnout and how to help prevent;
• Identify discharge planning barriers in the complex patient group;
• Discuss the role of the OT and PT for the hospice patient;
• Discuss challenging patient case studies.

Contact

Chanyne C Cupil, BS

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