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Full - Foundations for Allied Health in Cancer Care (Face to Face)
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Foundations for Allied Health in Cancer Care
Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre is a world leading cancer research, education and treatment centre and Australia’s only public health service solely dedicated to caring for people affected by cancer.
Who this course is for: Are you a physiotherapists, occupational therapists, exercise physiologists or allied health assistants with an interest in cancer care? A desire to learn about how to deliver best practice for cancer patients and their carers?
Then this course is for you!
You will get chance to meet and hear from experts in oncology including Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Exercise Physiologists, Nurses, and an Allied Health Professor. This introductory course will include:
Presentations on Cancer, Cancer Treatments, Cancer Related Fatigue, Prehabilitation and Palliative Care
Discussions on complexities in cancer (e.g., lymphoedema) and a case study panel
Practical workshops on Exercise in Cancer and Complex Seating and Pressure Care
Consumer Q&A Session
Opportunities for you to network with other colleagues
Morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea will be provided.
Program: (subject to change)
Time | Session |
8.30-8.50am | Registration |
8.50-9.10am | Acknowledgement of Country and Introduction
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9.10-9.50am | Introduction to Cancer and Cancer Treatments |
9.50-10.20am | Introduction to Cancer Related Fatigue: Assessment and Intervention |
10.20-11.00am | Oncology Prehabilitation |
11-11.20 | MORNING TEA (provided) |
11.25-11.45am | Q and A with Consumer
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11.45-12.30pm | Lymphoedema and Other Oncology Complexities |
12.30-1.15pm | LUNCH Sponsored by Haddenham Healthcare |
1.15-3.00pm | Complex Seating and Pressure Care Workshop OR |
1.15-3.00pm | Exercise in Cancer Workshop |
3.00-3.20pm | AFTERNOON TEA Sponsored by Rehabhire |
3.20-4.00pm | Introduction to Palliative Care and Communicating at End of Life
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4.00-4.50pm | MDT Case Study Panel (include Pain, Sarcopenia, Fatigue, Chemotherapy, Breathlessness)) |
4.50-5.00pm | Evaluation Survey and Close |
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Foundations for Allied Health in Cancer Care (Recording - 2023)
Welcome to the recording of the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre ‘Foundations for Allied Health in Cancer Care’ study day.
This event was a full day seminar held at Peter Mac in October 2023 aimed at Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Exercise Physiologists and Allied Health Assistants working in oncology. Presentations explored various facets within the world of cancer, including Presentations on Cancer, Cancer Treatments, Cancer Related Fatigue, Prehabilitation and Palliative Care. It included discussions on complexities in cancer (e.g., lymphoedema) and a case study panel.
Please note that due to the interactive nature of some sessions, the Practical workshops on Exercise in Cancer and Complex Seating and Pressure Care and the Consumer Q&A Session that were conducted on the day are not included in these recordings.
We also acknowledge that this is a recording of a hybrid event and thus there may be some issues with recording quality, thus the sale price has been reduced to reflect this.
Foundations for Allied Health in Cancer Care 2024 (Face to Face)
Foundations for Allied Health in Cancer Care - 2024
Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre is a world leading cancer research, education and treatment centre and Australia’s only public health service solely dedicated to caring for people affected by cancer.
Who this course is for: Are you a physiotherapist, occupational therapist, exercise physiologist or allied health assistant with an interest in cancer care? A desire to learn about how to deliver best practice for cancer patients and their carers?
Then this course is for you!
You will get chance to meet and hear from experts in oncology including Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Exercise Physiologists.
This introductory course will include:
Presentations on the impacts of cancer and its treatment throughout the cancer pathway, from prehabilitation to palliative care
Discussions on complexities in cancer including lymphoedema, oncological emergencies and cancer related fatigue
In-person practical workshops on Exercise in Cancer and Complex Seating and Pressure Care (in-person participants only)
Opportunities for you to network with other colleagues
Course details:
Date: Monday 21 October 2024
Venue: Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, 305 Grattan Street Melbourne 3000
Both Face-to-face and virtual attendance options are available
Time:
Face-to-Face: 8.30am - 5.00pm
Virtual: 8.30am - 3.00pm (workshops not included)
Face-to-face sessions
Seminar booking
| Select | Start date | End date | Room | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture Theatre B, Level 7, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, 305 Grattan Street, Melbourne VIC |
Foundations for Allied Health in Cancer Care 2024 (Virtual)
Foundations for Allied Health in Cancer Care - 2024
Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre is a world leading cancer research, education and treatment centre and Australia’s only public health service solely dedicated to caring for people affected by cancer.
Who this course is for: Are you a physiotherapist, occupational therapist, exercise physiologist or allied health assistant with an interest in cancer care? A desire to learn about how to deliver best practice for cancer patients and their carers?
Then this course is for you!
You will get chance to meet and hear from experts in oncology including Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Exercise Physiologists.
This introductory course will include:
Presentations on the impacts of cancer and its treatment throughout the cancer pathway, from prehabilitation to palliative care
Discussions on complexities in cancer including lymphoedema, oncological emergencies and cancer related fatigue
In-person practical workshops on Exercise in Cancer and Complex Seating and Pressure Care (in-person participants only)
Opportunities for you to network with other colleagues
Course details:
Date: Monday 21 October 2024
Venue: Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, 305 Grattan Street Melbourne 3000
Both Face-to-face and virtual attendance options are available
Time:
Face-to-Face: 8.30am - 5.00pm
Virtual: 8.30am - 3.00pm (workshops not included)
Face-to-face sessions
Seminar booking
| Select | Start date | End date | Room | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture Theatre B, Level 7, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, 305 Grattan Street, Melbourne VIC |