Cancer Exercise Specialist
Cancer Exercise Specialist Certification
Expand Your Expertise working with
cancer patients
Target Audience: Fitness professionals, personal trainers, physical therapists, rehabilitation specialists, and anyone interested in working with cancer patients.
Pre-requisites: Basic fitness certification (e.g., personal training, group fitness, or similar qualification)
This is an online, self-paced course. All materials are delivered digitally – through a variety of digital mediums, including written material, video narrated slide presentations, videos of sample exercises, sample forms and more.
Comprehension of the material will be measured via a mandatory competency assessment requiring a minimum of 80% correct responses.
Course Length: 12 Hours Course Author: Andrea Leonard (CETI)
This certification course covers topics such as understanding cancer treatments and their effects on the body, the role of exercise in cancer recovery, and how to tailor exercise programs for cancer survivors. Participants will learn how to assess the physical capabilities of cancer patients, as well as strategies to address common side effects of cancer treatment like fatigue, muscle weakness, and reduced range of motion.
The course includes practical guidelines for modifying exercises, as well as how to help patients build strength, flexibility, and stamina safely. By the end of the course, professionals will be prepared to offer specialised services to clients facing cancer challenges.
Learning Outcomes:
- Understand the different types of cancer and their treatments
- Recognize the physical and emotional impact of cancer treatments on the body
- Learn how to safely design and implement exercise programs for cancer patients
- Gain practical skills in adapting exercises for patients with fatigue, pain, and mobility issues
- Understand the importance of collaboration with healthcare providers for optimal care
- Develop strategies to support clients in regaining strength and improving overall quality of life post-treatment
This comprehensive course includes a 300 page manual that includes the following information:
- 4 handbook modules with updated charts and new photographs
- CES Yoga handbook with updated photographs
- 2020 updates on treatment, surgical procedures, and global statistics
- CES mentorship program
- 5 Stages of grief
- What to say to a friend or loved one
- Being a Caregiver
- Important things to consider – exercise programming
- The role of a CES in palliative care
- Mindful breathing
- Nervous system side-effects
- 21 cancer surgery videos
- Breath as medicine video
- 7 assessment videos
- Postural assessment, Goniometric measurements, 30-sec. sit-to-stand, Squat test, Piriformis assessment & training, Knee to wall test, Shoulder complex flexion restriction.
Upon successful completion, you will be awarded the Cancer Exercise Specialist® Advanced Qualification, recognized globally as the top certification for oncology exercise.
- Prerequisites: This course is open to certified fitness professionals, physiotherapists, and healthcare providers.
- Renewal Requirements: Certification renewal is required every 2 years, and you must complete continuing education credits to maintain the qualification.
The Cancer Exercise Specialist Course is registered through the American Council on Exercise (ACE), providing valuable continuing education units (CEUs) for fitness professionals. Since ACE is affiliated with AUSactive, Australian professionals can also obtain continuing education credits (CECs) through this course. To claim your CECs, follow these simple steps:
Perform Better Pro-Ed (previously QPEC) has a combined 70+ years experience in the Health and Fitness industry.
Perform Better Pro-Ed (previously QPEC) has a combined 70+ years experience in the Health and Fitness industry.