To my immense shock, I’ve been an OncoPT for almost 5 years. Yea, this May marks my 5 year anniversary since graduating from PT school. After almost 5 years of practicing, stumbling, researching, & now teaching, I’ve learned some pretty powerful lessons that I think every new OncoPT must learn to have a successful career. …
It’s no longer enough to simply know the facts of cancer rehab. You must be able to apply your knowledge to actual patients. Oncology Specialist Bootcamp is a 10 week program that will take you from scattered, scared, & stressed to confident, competent expert OncoPT. Grab your seat in Oncology Specialist Bootcamp before doors close …
Click here for FREE Study Guide! HOME RESOURCES COURSES PODCAST It’s been 10 years since the Prospective Surveillance Model (PSM) was published. This landmark literature has changed our entire paradigm of how we treat people with cancer. We know that PSM is cost-effective, can prevent functional decline, can result in better treatment outcomes, & helps …
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Click here for FREE Study Guide! HOME RESOURCES COURSES PODCAST After last episode’s conversation with Corissa, many PTs are asking this question: Are physical therapists really the health care professional who should be having conversations about death & dying with our patients? Today’s guest & I resoundingly agree on this one. YES! In fact, OncoPTs …
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Can you truly prepare for your first patient dying? Corissa & I think no. But in OncoPT, this is absolutely something we could experience & be a part of. While we may naturally want to avoid this topic altogether, it’s critical that we lean into the discomfort. By having these conversations ourselves, we can open …
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