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Application window for 2021 Oncology Specialist Certification Examination extended
Due to the COVID19 pandemic, ABPTS has extended the application deadline to sit for the 2021 Oncology Specialist Certification Examination to October 1, 2020. Applications should still be submitted directly to ABPTS.
WCPT IPT-HOPE announces Part 4 in COVID-19 series: 6/13/2020
On 6/13/2020, WCPT-IPT HOPE will host Part 4 of their free webinar series discussing strategies for managing individuals with HIV/AIDS, cancer, and in hospice and palliative care in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. The focus of this session will be, “Psychosocial Aspects of Reopening,” and will feature our own Sara Pullen and Mary Lou Galantino. Please click here for more information and instructions on how to join.
WCPT IPT-HOPE announces Part 3 in COVID-19 series: 5/30/2020
On 5/30/2020, WCPT-IPT HOPE will host Part 3 of their free webinar series discussing strategies for managing individuals with HIV/AIDS, cancer, and in hospice and palliative care in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. The focus of this session will be: “Reopening and next steps.” Please click here for more information and instructions on how to join.
WCPT IPT-HOPE Webinar Part 2 Now Available To View
On 5/9/2020, WCPT IPT-HOPE hosted Part 2 of their webinar series discussing strategies for managing individuals with HIV/AIDS, cancer and in hospice and palliative care in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. The webinar was recorded and can now be viewed here.
IPT-HOPE COVID-19 plus Cancer/HIV/Palliative Care Webinar now available to view
On 4/25/2020, WCPT IPT-HOPE hosted a webinar to discuss and highlight strategies for managing individuals with HIV/AIDS, cancer and in hospice and palliative care in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. The webinar was recorded and can now be viewed here.
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APTA announces 2020 Honors and Awards Program recipients
- Charles L. McGarvey, PT, DPT, FAPTA: Lucy Blair Service Award
- Nicole Lynn Stout, PT, DPT, FAPTA: Lucy Blair Service Award
- Lucinda Ann Pfalzer, PT, PhD, FAPTA: Lucy Blair Service Award
- Kirsten K. Ness, PT, PhD, FAPTA: Helen Hislop Award for Outstanding Contributions to Professional Literature
COVID-19 resources now available via ACSO, NCI, and NCCN
Looking for additional resources on how to optimize care for patients with cancer during the pandemic? American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), National Cancer Institute (NCI), and National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) have provided valuable information. Please check their websites for updates as the public health situation continues to evolve.
Student/New Professionals in Oncology Interest Group Meets at CSM
A meeting for students and new professionals interested in oncology rehabilitation was held at CSM with great turnout and discussion. If you are interested in joining this group and/or getting involved, please reach out to Academy Secretary, Steve Wechsler: sbwechsler1@gmail.com
Congratulations to CSM’s platform and poster award winners!
- CSM Platform Award Winners:
- Student: T Serrano, V Gorgi, N Sami, K Lee, C Dieli-Conwright: “Effects of aerobic and resistance exercises on lean
mass and insulin resistance in obese BCS” - Non-student: R Neuhold, B Hile: “Case report of intramuscular dry needling-electrical stimulation to facilitate hand
function after brain tumor resection”
- Student: T Serrano, V Gorgi, N Sami, K Lee, C Dieli-Conwright: “Effects of aerobic and resistance exercises on lean
- CSM Poster Award Winners:
- Student: J Leano, R Lampinen, J Lee, B Smoot: “Treatment of BCRL with a negative pressure device: A pilot
randomized control trial” - Non-student: R Marker, J Scarsone, J Peters: “Relationship of QOL and fitness changes in cancer survivors following
an exercise program”
- Student: J Leano, R Lampinen, J Lee, B Smoot: “Treatment of BCRL with a negative pressure device: A pilot
Update from Mary Lou Galantino, Commission on Cancer Representative
Mary Lou Galantino, the Academy’s representative to the Commission on Cancer (CoC) has provided an update, which includes the 2020 CoC Standards. Please see the additional cross walk document which was developed to facilitate implementation of these standards. Lastly, there will be a platform discussion regarding national oncology accreditation standards on Friday morning at CSM- please attend and prepare for a rich dialogue!
Clinical Research Grants
Are you up on the latest Oncology Physical Therapy research or are you just starting out? New and experienced APTA Oncology members can make valuable contributions.
Clinical Internship Opportunities
This list of clinical sites is provided as a service to APTA Oncology Members.
Host a Regional Course in Your Area
APTA Oncology has several course offerings looking for partners to host. The host facility will be chosen based on the guarantee that they can draw a minimum of 15 registrants.
Member Awards
Know of a member who deserves recognition? Nominate them for an APTA Oncology Member Award! Deadline: October 1
Join the APTA Oncology ListServ
APTA Oncology's General Listerv is a very productive messaging system for answering your practice questions. In addition, we maintain specialized listservs for our special interest groups.
Resource Guide for Specialization
This document, prepared by APTA Oncology, is designed to help you in your preparation for the Oncology Specialist Certification Examination.
OncoReads
OncoReadsSM allows you to earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs) from the comfort of your own home or office. Begin earning today!
Partners Program
Any PT or PTA living in a country other than the US or a healthcare provider from another discipline, not eligible for APTA membership, can take advantage of our membership benefits by becoming a Partner of APTA Oncology.
Look Inside the Oncology Toolbox
What's in your Physical Therapy Bag of Tricks? Find more and contribute some.
Sign Up to Become a Volunteer
This Academy survives and thrives on it's exceptional line of volunteers. From experienced to clincians; if you want to be a leader, we have a position.