Neuro-Oncology: Outcome Measures for Therapy

Course Description:

The current definition of Neuro-Oncology states: Neuro-oncology is a branch of medicine that concerns brain and spinal cord cancers. Cancers of the nervous system are often severe conditions that eventually become life-threatening. Statistics show that there are approximately 24,500 new cases each year.  This course was created to help you effectively treat a patient with a Central Nervous System (CNS) tumor.  Laura K Miller, DPT, EdD, NCS, MSCS, ATP will guide you through Neuro-Oncology in this course.

This course will help you:

• Identify pathology of neurological tumors
• Recognize evidence-based evaluation and treatment of patients with neuro-oncological tumors
• Differentiate between medical and surgical treatments of tumors
• Identify outcome measures for neuro-oncology
• Recognize the benefits of exercise in oncology

Methods of Instruction:

Online audio/video course

Course Instructor:

Laura K. Miller, DPT, EdD, NCS, MSCS, ATP

Target Audience:

Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapist Assistants, and Athletic Trainers.

Educational Level:

Intermediate

Prerequisites:

None

Course Goals and Objectives:

At the completion of this course, participants should be able to:

1. Identify the statistics, risk factors, and classification of neuro-oncology tumors
2. Differentiate between the type and classification of tumors
3. Recognize the symptoms of a spinal cord tumor and a brain tumor
4. Differentiate between CT vs MRI, Functional MRI, and PET Scan and their specific uses
5. Recognize Neuro-Oncology medical management including medications, biopsy, craniotomy, radiation, and chemotherapy
6. Recognize the complication of medical management treatment in rehabilitation
7. Identify prognosis indicators in CNS tumors
8. Identify outcome measures in Neuro-Oncology Rehab
9. Differentiate between specific impairments in patients with CNS tumors and their appropriate recommendations for rehabilitation
10. Identify the indications, goals, and exercise recommendations for patients with Neuro-Oncology diagnoses

Criteria for Obtaining Continuing Education Credits:

A score of 70% or greater on the post-test