University of Ulster is holding a 2-3 day workshop for all health professionals working in exercise prescription for cancer patients. This professional development course will be held at the University of Ulster, Jordanstown campus, Northern Ireland on the 19,20 & 21 April 2010.

This course is primarily for physiotherapists and healthcare professionals involved in exercise prescription in cancer patients. The course will review the current evidence and clinical guidelines for exercise in cancer rehabilitation. Lecture material will include a review of exercise physiology and principles of exercise prescription in cancer populations. Models of behaviour change, symptom management and practical application of exercise and lifestyle change will be developed through workshops and practical sessions.......

Exercise supported by positive lifestyle advice can enhance quality of life for people diagnosed with cancer. These aspects of holistic care are fundamental to the process of rehabilitation. This course has been designed to enable participants to acquire and critically review the evidence base while developing and applying exercise and other lifestyle advice, specifically to the cancer population. Participants completing the 3 day course will be eligible to register for the 30 credit point Masters level module. This module is part of the MSc. In Advancing Practice for AHP’s, School of Health Sciences, and is completed via web based learning.

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The key speakers are:

Dr. Anna Campbell an Honorary Research Fellow in the Department of Surgery, University of Glasgow and St. Andrews and Director of CanRehab, is an expert in the field of training health and fitness professionals in exercise based cancer rehabilitation.

Dr Jackie Gracey a lecturer in physiotherapy at the University of Ulster, who has particular interest in the area of exercise and cancer rehabilitation.

Dr Karen Robb a Consultant Physiotherapist for Cancer Services at Bart’s and the London NHS Trust. Her clinical and research interests are linked to managing the consequences of cancer treatment, particularly in breast cancer patients.

Ms Jane Rankin is the chair of the Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Oncology and Palliative Care (ACPOPC).

The closing date for applications is Monday 29th March 2010, however early applications are advised as places will be issued on a first come first served basis. For a course flyer, application form, more information on accommodation, flights and a draft programme please visit the following website:

www.ahp.ulster.ac.uk/courses/cpd/index.php