Treatments for Cancer: Surgery (2 CE)

Description

Surgical treatments for cancer, side effects, and massage considerations.

CE Information

Approved by NCBTMB for 2 CEUs for massage therapists.

*Please note: In order to be eligible for CE credit, you must register with your full name (as it appears on your professional license) and your license state and number.

    Curriculum

    30 Lessons
    About the Instructors
    Course Description
    A brief word . . .
    Introduction
    Biopsy
    What is a sentinel lymph node biopsy?
    Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy
    Medical Devices
    Drainage Tube Care
    Tumor Removal & Debulking
    Resection
    Laser & Laparoscopic
    Reconstruction
    Scars
    Surgical wound healing
    Side Effects from Cancer Surgery
    Site, Pressure, Position
    Dinner at Kerry's House
    A Little More About Communication
    Massage Considerations Part One
    Massage Considerations Part Two
    Now It's Your Turn: Massage Considerations
    Interview with Sue Sturgeon
    What Sue Didn't Say
    Want to continue the conversation?
    Final Quiz
    Recommended Reading
    Surgical Skills - Drain Insertion
    Removing a JP Drain
    The SCAR Project

    Instructor

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    Rebecca Sturgeon

    Lead Instructor and Curriculum Specialist

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    • 2 CEs
    • Instructors: Rebecca Sturgeon & Kerry Jordan
    This course is:
    • Part of the Cancer Treatments & Massage Therapy Bundle
    • Part of the Oncology Massage Bundle
    • Prerequisite for our in-person Oncology Massage Workshop