Who is best suited to undertake this course? Are there any prerequisites or pre-existing knowledge participants should have? 

‘Cancer and exercise rehabilitation’ is ideal for recent physiotherapy graduates, physiotherapists currently working in or moving into an oncology practice area or experienced physiotherapists within public or private healthcare practices wishing to undertake a refresher course. 

There are no prerequisites or pre-existing knowledge requirements to undertake this course—it is designed and suitable for all qualified physiotherapists working with clients living with or beyond a cancer diagnosis. 

What is the focus of this course? 

The course has been designed to help you acquire evidence-based knowledge of current practices in the design and delivery of structured exercises post-cancer diagnosis, while developing your skills to evaluate, risk-assess and provide safe, effective and individualised exercise programs specifically for the cancer population. 

In addition, it will provide you with practical assessment tools to improve and expand your service provision. 

How is the course structured? 

The course is delivered through a blended learning model comprising two parts. 

Part A consists of 11 on-demand, self-paced modules, all of which must be completed in order to receive a certificate. 

Part B is a live virtual classroom that includes workshops and interactive discussions between learners and expert presenters using relevant case studies. 

Why is this course necessary? 

There is now convincing evidence that staying active and exercising after a cancer diagnosis can significantly enhance quality of life for those affected by cancer at all stages of the cancer trajectory, reduce or prevent some cancer treatment toxicities and increase disease-free survival time. 

Approximately 40 per cent of Australians develop cancer in their lifetime so there is a strong possibility that you will work with clients living with or beyond a cancer diagnosis who will need your support to address cancer treatment-related side effects and to be active for long-term benefits. 

What is the background to the course?

‘Cancer and exercise rehabilitation’ was developed by CanRehab, a UK-based international provider of evidencebased specialist training and education in cancer and exercise for health and fitness professionals. 

It has been running exercise oncology courses for more than 20 years and developed a physiotherapy-specific course four years ago. 

Visit enrol.apacpdguide.com.au/courses/cancer-and-exercise-rehabilitation-part-a to register for ‘Cancer and exercise rehabilitation—Part A’ and australian.physio/pd/pd-search to register for ‘Cancer and exercise rehabilitation—Part B’. 

>>Professor Anna Campbell has worked in the field of exercise oncology since 2000 and has been instrumental in the implementation of evidence-based exercise programs for people affected by cancer across the world. Anna is the author of ACSM’s Essentials of Exercise Oncology and the director of CanRehab.