Oncology Rehabilitation

0735_SRMC_Oncology Rehabilitation & Lymphedema Management: A Multidisciplinary Approach_Live

August 13, 2025

Description: 

This course provides an overview of oncology rehabilitation and lymphedema management, highlighting the evidence-based model used at Sutter Roseville Medical Center. Drawing from the ACSM-ACS Cancer Exercise Specialist and PORi frameworks for Oncology Rehab, the course explores the benefits of rehabilitation, exercise prescription, and lymphedema care for cancer patients across the continuum of care.

Assembly Bills 1195 & 241- Culturally Appropriate Care which is Free of Implicit Biases:

Learners are strongly encouraged to engage in self-directed learning related to the impact of implicit biases in this clinical area via the references provided below:

  • Dimarco, R., Guinigundo, A. S., & Valdueza, C. (2023). Uncovering and Addressing Implicit Bias in Oncology. Journal of the advanced practitioner in oncology, 14(3), 195–199. https://doi.org/10.6004/jadpro.2023.14.3.3
  • Gupta, E., Mitchell, C. H., Ngo-Huang, A., Manne, R., & Stout, N. L. (2023). Addressing Social Determinants of Health to Reduce Disparities Among Individuals with Cancer: Insights for Rehabilitation Professionals. Current oncology reports, 25(6), 659–669. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11912-023-01396-3

Target Audience

Nurse, Registered (RN)

Other Healthcare Professionals

Students of Health Professions

Physical Therapist

Learning Objectives

Upon completing this learning activity, participants will be able to:

  • Define oncology rehabilitation and its role in cancer survivorship.
  • Identify the physical and emotional benefits of exercise for cancer patients.
  • Describe safe & effective exercise prescriptions for oncology populations.
  • Recognize the stages and prevalence of lymphedema in cancer patients.
  • Apply evidence-based strategies for lymphedema management, including compression, exercise, and manual lymphatic drainage.
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.50 ANCC

    Nursing Credit - American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) 

    Sutter Health designates this Live activity for a maximum of 1.50 ANCC contact hour(s). Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

     

  • 1.50 CA BRN

    Nursing Credit - California Board of Registered Nursing (CA BRN)
    This activity is approved for 1.50 contact hour(s) by Sutter Health, which is an approved provider by the California Board of Registered Nursing. (Provider Number 17182). Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 1.50 IPCE

    This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 1.50 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit for learning and change.

     

  • 1.50 PTBC

    Physical Therapy Board of California

    Sutter Health designates this Live activity for a maximum of 1.50 PTBC credit(s). Physical therapists should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Course opens: 
08/13/2025
Course expires: 
10/28/2025
Event starts: 
08/13/2025 - 4:00pm PDT
Event ends: 
08/13/2025 - 5:30pm PDT
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5

Disclosure of Financial or In-Kind Commercial Support & Conflict of Interest

No one involved in the planning or presentation of this educational activity have any relevant financial relationship(s) to disclose with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients. No financial or in-kind commercial support was received to produce or promote this educational activity.

– Provider Designee/Verification: Fozia Ferozali, Ed.D 

Suzanne Maciel, PT

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Planner(s)

Dmitriy Smirnov, RN BSN

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Tawni Ybarra, MPT

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Speaker(s)

Joshua Thatch, PT, MPT, Certified Lymphedema Therapist, ACSM-ACS Cancer Exercise Specialist 

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Accreditation

In support of improving patient care, Sutter Health, is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), and the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

 

Credit Designation Statement

Sutter Health designates this LIVE activity for a maximum of 1.50 continuing professional development contact hours for nurses, and 1.50 approved continuing education hours for physical therapists. Learners should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Note to Other Disciplines: AMA PRA Category 1 Credits HOURS™ Continuing Medical Education is acceptable for meeting the continuing education requirements for Pharmacists, Physician Assistants, Psychologists, Registered Nurses, and Respiratory Care Practitioners. For other disciplines, please check with the regulatory board for your discipline to confirm what type of credits meet the continuing education requirements. Continuing education hours for nurses accredited by ANCC, via Joint Accreditation.

 

Attendance & Credit Claiming

Text the 6-letter attendance verification code to (916) 866-7913 to claim credit.

Available Credit

  • 1.50 ANCC

    Nursing Credit - American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) 

    Sutter Health designates this Live activity for a maximum of 1.50 ANCC contact hour(s). Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

     

  • 1.50 CA BRN

    Nursing Credit - California Board of Registered Nursing (CA BRN)
    This activity is approved for 1.50 contact hour(s) by Sutter Health, which is an approved provider by the California Board of Registered Nursing. (Provider Number 17182). Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 1.50 IPCE

    This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 1.50 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit for learning and change.

     

  • 1.50 PTBC

    Physical Therapy Board of California

    Sutter Health designates this Live activity for a maximum of 1.50 PTBC credit(s). Physical therapists should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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