Physiotherapy in Oncology: Online Course

Course Description:
Cancer is a disabling and costly health care condition for people. This course will focus on an introduction to cancer pathology and its treatment and give clinicians an understanding of the disease and its impact on hematological, neurological, metabolic, and muscular function. In addition, the causes and mechanisms underlying cancer related pain, fatigue, weakness, chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy, radiation fibrosis, and lymphedema will be covered in detail to provide a foundation for cancer patient assessment and choice of physiotherapy treatment modalities in general practice.

Format:
This complete online course includes 16 hours of pre-recorded presentations plus 10 hours (4 sessions of 2.5 hours) of live online interaction – webinars, case examples, Q&A. The course is made up of four teaching modules, with about a month between each one, so that you have enough time to digest the knowledge taught and prepare for the next module.

Registration: 
Pre-registration is open now! The course is set to begin in 2026. No pre-payment or commitment required.

Learn More:
https://www.npi.nl/en/courses/pt-in-oncology/overview