Presenter:
Jennifer Nicholson, OTR, MOT
University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Earn: .075 AOTA CEU (1 NBCOT PDU/.75 contact hour)
This course presents an overview and discussion about pain as a distinct concern across the oncology population and settings. Identification and management of pain associated with Cancer will be described and the unique role of occupational therapy in supporting performance in oncology practice highlighted.
Learning Objectives
Following this course the learner will:
1) Identify typical types of pain
2) Describe causes of pain within oncology population
3) Discuss implications of pain to occupational performance
4) Identify treatment approaches for management of symptoms
5) Identify OT treatment approaches for safe performance of valued occupations
Audience: OT and OTA practitioners
Learning Level: Introductory
Target Audience: Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Assistants
Topics: Physical Rehabilitation, Continuing Education
Keywords: Cancer, pain, medication,
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