Become a Certified Cancer Exercise Trainer and transform lives with confidence.
Whether your clients are in treatment, recovery, or survivorship, this evidence-based course gives you the tools to support them safely and effectively through exercise. Developed by Andrea Leonard, founder of the Cancer Exercise Training Institute (CETI), this internationally recognised qualification is trusted by thousands of professionals across fitness and allied health.
Gain a competitive edge, deepen your clinical understanding, and become part of a global movement improving outcomes for cancer patients through movement.
Overview
This self-paced, online course will teach you how to assess, train, and support individuals affected by cancer — across all stages of their journey.
Course Highlights:
Fully online and self-paced
Approx. 12 hours of in-depth content
Developed by Andrea Leonard, author and founder of CETI
Approved for CECs/CEUs through AUSactive and ACE
Downloadable resources, including client intake forms, assessment tools & exercise guidelines
Certificate of Completion provided
You’ll Learn How To:
Understand the impact of various cancers and treatments on exercise
Screen and assess clients safely
Develop safe, individualised programs based on type and stage of cancer
Modify exercises based on surgeries, treatment side effects, and functional status
Communicate effectively with medical professionals
Curriculum
Module 1: Cancer Fundamentals
Overview of cancer types, staging, and common treatments including chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery.
Module 2: Physical and Physiological Side Effects
Understand the short- and long-term impacts of treatment on function, energy, and capacity for exercise.
Module 3: Assessment Tools
How to use CETI’s screening forms, functional assessments, and intake documents with new clients.
Module 4: Exercise Programming
Develop personalised programs that adapt to your client’s energy levels, surgical history, and treatment status.
Module 5: Special Considerations & Contraindications
What to avoid, how to spot red flags, and when to refer back to a medical professional.
Module 6: Professional Practice
Learn how to position yourself, document sessions, and work collaboratively with oncologists and allied health providers.
BONUS: Case Studies
Real-life examples showing how to apply what you’ve learned.
Pre-requisites
This course is designed for:
Recommended Experience:
A foundational knowledge of anatomy and exercise programming
No prior cancer-specific knowledge required
No formal pre-requisite or certification required
