The clinician will learn the pathophysiology of hematological malignancies, relevant screening tools, and how to treat the functional deficits which are encountered throughout treatment. Differential diagnoses such as leukemia, myelofibrosis, and multiple myeloma, as well as treatment implications and considerations will be discussed. The presenter will share clinical examples, following patients throughout their transplant process, addressing the many rehabilitation considerations at different phases. This course will include the acute inpatient treatment-related functional deficits and outpatient considerations, both in the immediate post-transplant phase and further into survivorship.
Whether you are a student, new professional, or seasoned practitioner, this presentation will provide information to better understand the continuum of care pathway the hematology oncology patient travels, and the essential role physical therapy plays in providing the highest level of care.
Here are 3 learning objectives for this year’s CEU presentation:
Explain common hematology oncology diagnosis, treatment and side effects.
Describe the treatment continuum for patients with hematology oncology diagnosis.
Discuss intervention challenges and rehab strategies to optimize patient rehab potential.
Presenter Bio:
Scott Capozza, PT, MS works as a physical therapist dedicated to oncology rehabilitation at Smilow Cancer Hospital at the Yale Cancer Center in Connecticut. He sees patients in the outpatient setting as well as in a multi-disciplinary long term survivorship clinic.
Scott is among the first class of board-certified clinical specialists in oncologic physical therapy in the United States, and currently serves on the ABPTS Oncology Standard Setting committee. He holds several leadership positions within the American Physical Therapy Association, including the APTA Media Corps and the Academy of Oncologic Physical Therapy.
Scott has taught as an adjunct professor in Oncology Physical Therapy for both Quinnipiac and Sacred Heart Universities in Connecticut and has delivered lectures to physical therapy programs around the country about the benefits of oncology rehabilitation. He has served as a CI in both pediatrics and oncology and is an APTA Level I Credentialed Clinical Instructor. He has presented professionally on the local, state, national and international level and has been a co-author on several peer-reviewed publications. He is also the co-author of the chapter ‘Young Adult Survivors’ in the textbook Oncology Rehabilitation: A Comprehensive Guidebook for Clinicians.