Course curriculum

    1. Definition, Statistics, Evidence, Diagnosis, Levels of Cognitive Impairment and Prognosis

    1. Causes: Cancer and Its Medical Treatments- Surgery, Radiation, Chemotherapy, Endocrine, Targeted and Immunotherapies

    1. Contributing Factors for Cancer-Related Cognitive Impairments: Pain, Medications, Cancer-Related Fatigue, Distress, Anxiety, Depression, Sleep Dysfunction, Nutritional Challenges, Early Menopause, and Age Chapter title

    1. Evaluating for Cancer-Related Cognitive Impairment: Detailed Patient Interview for Cancer History, CRCI-Screenings, Self-Reporting Measures and Evidenced Based Functional Cognitive Evaluations

    2. Lesson 5: Prevention and Prehabilitation Interventions to Maximize Cognitive Function Including Evidence on the Benefits of Exercise and Distress Management

    3. Prevention and Prehabilitation Interventions to Maximize Cognitive Function Including Evidence on the Benefits of Exercise and Distress Management Draft Info Title

    1. Validation, NCCN Guidelines, Role of Interdisciplinary Team and Rehab's Role With Contributing Factors

    1. Management of Pain, Cancer-Related Fatigue (CRF) and Sleep Dysfunction

About this course

  • 3.0 Contact hours
  • Intermediate Level
  • Before 10/14/24 - $39.00, After 10/14/24 - $49.00

Instructor

Founder & CEO Lisa Marshall OTR/L, CLT, CLWT

Passionate about evidence-based clinical programs, Lisa excels in training clinicians and treating patients. In 2002, she founded Specialty Rehabilitation Inc. (SRI), offering specialized physical and occupational therapy services, notably in oncology rehabilitation, lymphedema, and pelvic floor dysfunction for both men and women. Lisa holds certifications in lymphedema and wound therapy. She gained national recognition for her Certified Oncology Rehabilitation Expert (CORE) program under the International Lymphedema and Wound Training Institute (ILWTI). A sought-after speaker, Lisa has addressed audiences such as the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), universities, and numerous nonprofits. From 2008 to 2021, Lisa spearheaded an oncology therapy program at a major cancer center, offering comprehensive services from pre-habilitation to palliation for various cancers and associated issues like fatigue, neuropathy, cognitive impairments, and cancer-related pelvic floor dysfunction. Lisa's expertise extends to consulting for cancer centers and hospitals, focusing on program development, clinician education, and patient care.

COTA/L, CLWT Brenda Crowley

Brenda is a certified occupational therapy assistant who specializes in cancer rehabilitation and holds specialty certification in lymphedema, wound care, palliative care, and oncology. She earned a bachelor’s degree in English from Framingham State College (MA). Before becoming a COTA/L, Brenda owned and operated a highly successful data media company. As an experienced clinician, Brenda treated all cancer types from pre-habilitation through palliation. Relying on her unique skill set, she conceived and implemented a variety of patient-centered programs at SRI including telehealth programs, which she developed during the COVID-19 pandemic to address chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy, cancer-related cognitive impairment, home exercise programs, and lymphedema management. Brenda used this experience to co-author a research study on the impact of telehealth on breast cancer-related lymphedema. In 2021 Brenda transitioned to the role of Director of Marketing and Business Development for SRI’s oncology consulting and education division where she continues to co-create course development and is a course instructor. Brenda has taught at local community colleges, the Cancer Support Community, and state occupational therapy conferences. Brenda is passionate about ensuring high-quality, patient-centered care that results in increased quality of life for her patients.