{"title":"Oncology","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"breast-cancer-rehabilitation-online","title":"Breast Cancer Rehabilitation: Online","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eParticipants who register for this course have the option to attend the course live-online and\/or watch the recording later. The recording will be available to all registrants for a \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e6-week period and access is provided on the next business day following the course. This allows participants who may not be able to attend live-online to still benefit from the course content. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ePlease note - if you do not attend live, there will be approximately 10 minutes of images shown which will not be recorded for privacy reasons.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCourse Description:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBreast cancer is the most prevailing cancer among women and currently the most common diagnosed cancer worldwide. With the incredible advances seen in breast cancer management, survivorship has increased, leading to over 70% of women will be left with an impairment that can be prevented and treated by rehabilitation professionals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis course is designed to equip healthcare professionals especially physical therapists, with the knowledge and skills necessary to provide comprehensive and evidence-based care for individuals affected by breast cancer, contributing to their overall well-being and recovery. As survivorship is a unique and complex journey, physical therapists play a crucial role in supporting individuals during this phase. Participants will gain a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by breast cancer survivors, the complexities of rehabilitation during cancer treatment and the role of physical therapy in optimizing their functional outcomes and quality of life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditionally, the course is designed to provide the groundwork to begin developing skills in breast cancer rehabilitative care. Drawing attention to biopsychosocial and person-centered care, this course will teach evidence-based rehabilitation techniques through all stages of treatment including chemotherapy, surgery, radiation, and endocrine therapies. Rehabilitation professionals will learn to focus on all aspects of the person’s life to engage and empower patients in their recovery. Special focus will be on the practical components of assessment, soft tissue manipulation techniques along with a how to provide an appropriate therapeutic home exercise program by working with the patient’s individuals needs and meaningful goals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy the end of this course, participants will possess the knowledge and practical skills necessary to deliver proficient and empathetic physical therapy care for individuals grappling with breast cancer. The curriculum adopts an evidence-based and patient-centered approach, highlighting the importance of shared decision-making to enhance their holistic well-being and facilitate a successful recovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRestoring health during cancer treatment is more than just removing disease. The evidence is overwhelming that cancer rehabilitation is a critical part of the cancer care pathway and rehabilitation professionals are well positioned to provide the personalized care people need and want and deserve. I welcome you to embark on this journey with me by taking a deeper dive at the principles of oncology rehabilitation in individuals affected by breast cancer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCourse Objectives:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eReview the incidence, etiology and risk factors for breast cancer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eIdentify the various types of breast cancers, methods of diagnosis and staging\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eRecognize the various forms of treatments used for breast cancer including:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eUnderstanding the various surgical techniques used in managing breast cancer including reconstruction procedures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eIdentifying the common sequelae related to chemotherapy and radiotherapy (i.e. cardiotoxicity, cancer related fatigue, radiation fibrosis, lymphedema)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eReview the long-term implications of hormone therapy (i.e. osteoporosis, joint arthralgia, vaginal dryness) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem; color: #000000;\"\u003eOverview of current evidence-based knowledge and clinical expertise related to breast cancer rehabilitation and exercise\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eUnderstand the roadmap of rehabilitation before, during and post-cancer treatment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eIdentify and treat for common musculoskeletal impairments including postural, shoulder and scapular dysfunction, scarring and soft tissue dysfunctions, axillary web syndrome and radiation fibrosis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eEvidence-based approach to lymphedema management\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eIdentify the general benefits of exercise for breast cancer patients\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eSafely design an appropriate oncology rehab program plan derived from evidence-based guidelines and clinical and screening tools presented in course\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAudience:\u003c\/strong\u003e All regulated healthcare professionals including physiotherapists, occupational therapists, nurses and massage therapists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrerequisites:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eNone\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSchedule\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTime: \u003c\/strong\u003eTwo-day course from 10:30am-6:30pm ET (Toronto). Please convert to your local time zone. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery Format\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLive attendance is not mandatory for this online course. Enjoy a \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e6-week window to access and review the course recording, which is sent out on the next business day.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ePlease note - if you do not attend live, there will be approximately 10 minutes of images shown which will not be recorded for privacy reasons.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eWe understand that life can be busy, which is why we offer you the freedom to access the course recording(s) during the time-limited viewing period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstructor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Marize Ibrahim\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarize Ibrahim is a physiotherapist and a licensed lymphedema therapist with the Lymphology Association of North America. She works at the McGill University Hospital Centre Lymphedema Clinic, a Lymphatic Education and Research (LE\u0026amp;RN) Network of Excellence. Marize attended the University of Toronto and later pursued a Master of Science in Physical Therapy from McGill University. In 2020, the Physiotherapy Specialty Certification Board of Canada granted her the designation of Clinical Specialist in Oncology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo date, she has published numerous peer-reviewed scientific journal articles, has been invited as a guest speaking at several national and international conferences (including India) and is currently a guest lecturer at the McGill University School of Physical \u0026amp; Occupational Therapy since 2012.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn her spare time, she volunteers as a Canadian National Paralympic Medical Swimming Classifier working with an incredible and inspiring group of Canadian para-swimming athletes across the country, and currently working towards becoming an International Classifier with the ultimate goal of attending the Paralympic Games.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat people are saying\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeing a Pelvic Health Physiotherapist goes beyond the pelvis. Taking the Breast Cancer Rehabilitation course allowed me to become a more well-rounded \u003cem\u003eWomen’s Health Therapist\u003c\/em\u003e. Tania provided an excellent, informative course. She delivered the information in such a clear and organized way, that I felt I could go back to the clinic and put it into practice immediately. I came away with a better understanding of the disease itself, all of its effects, side effects, and the process of treatment. You will not regret signing up, and you’ll look forward to helping so many more women in their survivorship!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e– Celeste B\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThank you Pelvic Health Solutions for adding this much-needed topic to your already dynamic list of courses. I signed up for this course with the eagerness to help those in need but I was lacking the knowledge. I left this course feeling confident, well-educated, and ready to treat women with breast cancer. Tania was amazing! Her knowledge and passion for helping women through various stages of their cancer journey was inspiring. She created an atmosphere that was very welcoming and comfortable; where we could discuss cases, ask questions, and participate in hands-on activities.  I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to be taught by such an experienced professional. Thanks, Tania \u0026amp; PHS!!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e– Nadia R\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Breast Cancer Rehabilitation course was an incredible opportunity to gain clarity when working with clients who have been diagnosed with or are recovering from breast cancer. Treating and caring for this specialized population requires particular care, awareness of red flags, and special considerations as well as planning, and this incredible course laid out a clear framework. This course was both enlightening and practice-changing and I cannot recommend it highly enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e– Chana R\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marize Ibrahim","offers":[{"title":"November 14-15, 2026","offer_id":46875813609572,"sku":"2611breastcancer","price":550.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0280\/4344\/4324\/products\/breastcancercourse_d18ae1bb-f782-4197-a888-f945f352ebfe.jpg?v=1643494919"},{"product_id":"oncology-the-pelvic-floor-online","title":"Oncology \u0026 The Pelvic Floor: Online","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"tribe-events-single-event-description tribe-events-content entry-content description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParticipants who register for this course have the option to attend the course live-online and\/or watch the recording later. 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These depend on factors such as the organs involved, the size of the treatment area, the extent of surgery, the type and dosage of radiation or chemotherapy, and the individual’s overall health and co-morbidities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePelvic health physiotherapy is uniquely equipped to support individuals facing the challenges of cancer treatment. By addressing urinary, bowel, and sexual dysfunction, physiotherapists can play a vital role in improving function and enhancing quality of life. This evidence-based course takes a whole-person approach to care, with a focus on supporting an often under-serviced population during and after cancer treatment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCourse Objectives:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBy the end of this course, participants will be able to:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdentify and discuss the different types of pelvic cancers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnderstand the medical treatment pathways for various pelvic cancers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecognize the potential side effects of surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExplore and apply various dilator protocols used after pelvic cancer and radiation treatment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExamine the evidence supporting physiotherapy’s role as an integral member of the multidisciplinary cancer care team, both during and after treatment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAudience: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis course is open to healthcare professionals\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrerequisites: \u003c\/strong\u003eLevel 1 (or equivalent to be approved)\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSchedule\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTime:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10:30am-6:30pm ET (Toronto). Please convert to your local time zone.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDelivery Format\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eLive attendance is not mandatory for this online course. Enjoy a 6-week period to access and review the course recording, which is sent out on the next business day. We understand that life can be busy, which is why we offer you the freedom to access the course recording(s) during the time-limited viewing period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eInstructor\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pelvichealthsolutions.ca\/our_team\/sarah-marshall\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSarah Marshall\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat people are saying\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mceItemHidden\"\u003eI would recommend this course to any therapist working with clients affected by cancer. The course content was thorough and up to date based on best practice standards for a number of different client populations. The group activities really helped to synthesize information, and the instructors (whose passion and knowledge are amazing) were engaging and facilitated great discussions. I feel confident in my new skills, and I can’t wait to implement them into practice!! Thank you, PHS for hosting another fantastic course!!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mceItemHidden\"\u003eI was hesitant in signing up for an online course but am so glad that I did!! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mceItemHidden\"\u003eThe instructors mastered the use of video conferencing and magically made it feel like we were all together in the same class space. The course content was presented in a way that was easy to follow, and the discussion felt really natural. 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