Therapy Needs of the Patient with Breast Cancer

Presented by Rehab Connections

7.0 CE Contact Hours

Topics

• Types of breast cancer, including risks and incidence
• Review of breast anatomy
• Clinical signs and diagnosis
• Surgical interventions and implications
• Chemotherapy and Radiation
• Reconstruction
• Effects of cancer treatment on the musculoskeletal system
• Benefits of early PT/OT intervention
• • Pre-op
  • During treatment
  • Post-treatment
• PT/OT screening/Evaluation
• PT/OT intervention and exercise considerations
• Brief review of lymphedema
• Reimbursement and documentation
• Marketing and program development

Intended audience: PTs, PTAs, OTs, OTAs

Objectives

At the completion of this course, you will be able to:

1. Demonstrate basic understanding of the types of breast cancer, staging and metastasis
2. Demonstrate basic understanding of the anatomy of the breast
3. Demonstrate understanding of the signs and symptoms as well as diagnostic procedures of breast cancer
4. Describe the different surgical interventions including reconstruction of the breast
5. Perform proper assessment and evaluation of the breast cancer patient
6. Demonstrate understanding of appropriate treatment interventions for the patient with breast cancer
7. Describe the risks of developing lymphedema as well as prevention strategies

Presenter

Elizabeth (Betsy) Campione, PT, DPT, CLT-LANA

Betsy is a graduate of Northwestern University's Doctor of Physical Therapy Program. She has clinical experience in acute care, home health and outpatient services. She has been treating patients affected by edema issues since February of 2004 and received her lymphedema certification from the Norton School of Lymphatic Therapy in July 2005. She most recently passed an additional lymphedema certification exam through the Lymphatic Association of North America. In addition to edema issues, Betsy's clinical practice also focuses on basic wound care and the rehabilitation of patients with dealing with oncologic related issues. Betsy currently practices in an outpatient setting.

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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 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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