Surgical Management of Breast Cancer: The Role of OT in Recovery
Occupational therapy professionals play a critical role in maximizing patients' function and minimizing the risk of adverse outcomes for individuals undergoing treatment for breast cancer. This course reviews the surgical procedures for breast cancer, the impact of surgery on clinical presentation and occupational performance, key recovery issues including the impact of chemotherapy and radiation, and potential complications after surgery.
The goal of this course is to educate occupational therapy professionals on the surgical management of breast cancer and therapeutic interventions to support patients in their recovery.
Occupational therapy professionals play a critical role in maximizing patients' function and minimizing the risk of adverse outcomes for individuals undergoing treatment for breast cancer. This course reviews the surgical procedures for breast cancer, the impact of surgery on clinical presentation and occupational performance, key recovery issues including the impact of chemotherapy and radiation, and potential complications after surgery. The goal of this course is to educate occupational therapy professionals on the surgical management of breast cancer and therapeutic interventions to support patients in their recovery.
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Alabama State Board Of Occupational Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Occupational Therapists will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
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Relias LLC is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# APP#0000007170. This Distance Learning-Independent is offered at 0.10 CEUs, Intermediate, OT Service Delivery Foundational Knowledge. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.
Arizona Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners
Arizona Board Of Occupational Therapy Examiners (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Occupational Therapists will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Florida Board of Occupational Therapy
Florida Board of Occupational Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Occupational Therapists will receive 1.00 contact hours.
Georgia State Board of Occupational Therapy
Georgia State Board of Occupational Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Occupational Therapists will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Kansas Board of Healing Arts - Occupational Therapy
Kansas Board of Healing Arts - Occupational Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Occupational Therapists will receive 1.00 contact hours.
Louisiana State Board Medical Examiners- Occupational Therapy
Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners - Occupational Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Occupational Therapists will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Mississippi State Department of Health- Occupational Therapy
Mississippi State Department of Health- Occupational Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Occupational Therapists will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Oklahoma Board Of Medical Licensure And Supervision - Occupational Therapy
Oklahoma Board Of Medical Licensure And Supervision - Occupational Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Occupational Therapists will receive 1.00 contact hours.
South Carolina Board of Occupational Therapy
South Carolina Board Of Occupational Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Occupational Therapists will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Tennessee Board of Occupational Therapy
Tennessee Board of Occupational Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Occupational Therapists will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Determine the types of breast cancer surgical procedures and the potential functional implications of each.
Determine the typical clinical progression post-surgery.
Select preoperative and postoperative interventions to address key recovery issues and complications associated with breast cancer surgery.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Surgical Procedures for Breast Cancer
Why It Matters
Breast Cancer: Background
Cancer Treatment Surgeries
Reconstruction Surgeries
Prosthetics
Pre-Operative Training and Education
Meet Manuela
Review
Summary
Section 3: Acute Phase of Recovery
Occupational Therapy’s Role
Manuela’s Postoperative Occupational Therapy
Summary
Section 4: Post-Acute and Long-Term Recovery
Presentation
Adjunct Treatment: Chemotherapy and Radiation
Fatigue
Musculoskeletal Complications
Psychosocial Considerations
Review
Summary
Section 5: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
References
Instructor: Amy Curran Baker, MA, OTR/L
Amy graduated from New York University with a Master of Arts Degree in Occupational Therapy in 1997 and has been a practicing occupational therapist since. She has worked with adult and geriatric populations in both acute and subacute rehabilitation settings as well as infants, toddlers, and school age children in homecare and school based settings. Amy is a two-time breast cancer survivor, co-author of the book Now What? A Patient’s Guide to Recovery After Mastectomy (Demos Health, 2012), and has presented at national conferences on the topic of recovery after breast cancer surgery. She is a PATH International Certified Therapeutic Horseback Riding Instructor and Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning.
The target audience for this course is: Intermediate level Occupational Therapist; in the following settings: Rehabilitation Settings.
Asynchronous/Online Distance Learning; please see certificate details for specifics on delivery format.
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To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.
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