Management of the Patient
    with Breast Cancer

Presented by Rehab Connections

Description

This important new full-day course will cover current clinical information related to breast cancer, its diagnosis, and treatment options relevant to rehabilitation providers. Examination skills will be discussed and practiced for effective and successful treatment outcomes. Therapeutic interventions will be introduced for immediate application in the clinic. In addition, case studies will be reviewed to present individualized examination and treatment management.

Instruction level: Basic
CE contact hours: 8.0 (IL) *** Duration 7.0 hours
Intended audience: PTs, PTAs, OTs, OTAs, ATs

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Objectives

By the completion of the workshop the participant will be able to correctly:

  1. Discuss the pathophysiology of breast cancer.
  2. Describe tumor classification, staging, and grading.
  3. Identify the potential side effects of breast cancer and/or cancer treatment relevant to physical therapy and/or occupational therapy.
  4. Recognize the precautions, red flags, and warning signs when examining and treating patients with breast cancer.

IMPORTANT! 2-3 days prior to the CE event, you will receive your CE materials and Zoom registration link by email. This gives you the opportunity to preview, download or print, save, and refer back to the information at any time. If you do not receive your CE material please contact us before the day of the course or workshop.

Course Presenter

Jennifer Hayes, PT
Jennifer Hayes, PT graduated from Northern Illinois University with a Masters of Physical Therapy in 2004. In 2006, she went on to obtain training as a Certified Lymphedema Therapist through the Norton School of Lymphatic Study. Since that time, she has worked in outpatient and inpatient settings, with a primary focus on Lymphedema and Cancer Related Impairments. Jennifer was instrumental in the development and implementation of the Cancer Rehab Program at Advocate Christ Medical Center during her tenure there, and continues to work with patients who have lymphedema and/or cancer related impairments at Franciscan Health in Indiana. Jennifer has participated in educating staff on the benefits of Cancer Rehabilitation, and recently assisted with teaching the Chicago Lymphedema Certification class for the Norton School of Lymphatic Study.

Location

Location

Rehab Connections
Physical Therapy
and
Education and Training Center
14901 S. Founders Crossing, Homer Glen, IL 60491
Phone: (708) 301-9933

Registration: 8:00 am - 8:30 am
Course: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

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lunch
Lunch is on your own

Tuition: $199

  

Seating is limited. Please register early!

Rehab Connections reserves the right to modify the content and the scheduled speakers when circumstances are beyond our control.

Rehab Connections is an approved continuing education sponsor through the State of Illinois; PT License No: 216-000101

Cancellations:
Registration fee, less a $50 administration fee per session, is refunded if notice of cancellation is received more than 10 days in advance of the CE event. Cancellations made less than 10 days in advance of the CE event date forfeit the entire tuition fee. Tuition can be transferred to another individual or another CE event, one time only. No transfer, refund or credit will be given for cancellation 3 days or less before the CE event, or when handouts or other CE event materials are available electronically, including but not limited to emailed or downloadable pdf documents.
All unapplied transfers and credits will expire September 26, 2026.

Rehab Connections reserves the right to cancel the CE event up to one week prior to the CE event. Rehab Connections will not be responsible for any charges incurred by the registrant due to the cancellation of the CE event, other than the CE event tuition.

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