Breast cancer treatment typically includes surgical intervention such as breast-conserving surgery (lumpectomy) or mastectomy. Occupational therapy can provide pre-teaching and post-surgical intervention when working with people who have breast cancer. This course focuses on surgical interventions for breast cancer, the impact of surgery on occupational performance, key recovery issues, and potential complications after surgery.
Breast cancer treatment typically includes surgical intervention such as breast-conserving surgery (lumpectomy) or mastectomy. Occupational therapy can provide pre-teaching and post-surgical intervention when working with people who have breast cancer. This course focuses on surgical interventions for breast cancer, the impact of surgery on occupational performance, key recovery issues, and potential complications after surgery.
Relias LLC is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# APP#0000002348. This Distance Learning-Independent is offered at 0.1000 CEUs, Introductory, Occupational Therapy Service Delivery, Foundational Knowledge. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.
Florida Board of Occupational Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Alabama State Board Of Occupational Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Arizona Board Of Occupational Therapy Examiners (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Georgia State Board of Occupational Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
South Carolina Board Of Occupational Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners - Occupational Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Mississippi State Department of Health- Occupational Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Tennessee Board of Occupational Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Occupational Therapists will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Breast Cancer Prevalence and Surgical Intervention
Background
Breast Cancer Surgery
Review
Summary
Section 3: Breast Reconstruction: What Is It, and What’s the Law?
Reconstruction Surgeries
Review
Summary
Section 4: Occupational Performance and Preoperative Teaching
Occupational Performance
Pre-Operative Training and Education
Review
Summary
Section 5: Postoperative Impact
Postoperative Impact
Post-Acute Postoperative Recovery
Review
Summary
Section 6: Key Recovery and Educational Issues
Complications
Impact of Chemotherapy and Radiation
Review
Summary
Section 7: Case Study
Mary
Section 8: Conclusion
Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
Exam and Brainsparks
Staff Writer: Laurel Koss, MS, OTR/LAmy has been a practicing occupational therapist for 23 years. She is a two-time breast cancer survivor and co-author of the book Now What? A Patient’s Guide to Recovery After Mastectomy (Demos Health, 2012). Amy is the mother of two daughters and an avid horseback rider.
Disclosure: Amy Curran Baker, MA, OTR/L has no Relevant Financial or Non-Financial Relationship with ineligible companies to disclose.
Laurel Koss MS, OTR/L, attended the University of Pittsburgh and completed her Occupational Therapy degree from Duquesne University. With over 21 years in clinical occupational therapy settings, Laurel has experience in skilled nursing facilities, outpatient orthopedic and neurology, long term care, rehab, and acute care. She also has extensive training and experience in upper extremity amputee care, orthotics and prosthetics, and research and development. Laurel has been an adjunct professor for Saint Petersburg College and Nova Southeastern University, Tampa campus and is currently the lead occupational therapy writer for the Rehab team with Relias. Disclosure: Laurel Koss, MS, OTR/L has no Relevant Financial or Non-Financial Relationship with ineligible companies to disclose.
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