Description: Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer in men worldwide. On average, there is a greater than 99% survival rate when prostate cancer is detected early. The most common surgery for prostate cancer is prostatectomy causing many men to experience incontinence and sexual dysfunction that impairs social participation and intimate relationships. This webinar will provide healthcare professionals with evidence-based interventions to improve survivors of prostate cancer’s quality of life.

Instructor: Tiffany Ellsworth Lee, MA, OTR, BCB-PMD, PRPC 

Learner Outcomes: Upon completion of this webinar, participants will be able to: 

1. Describe how bladder and sexual dysfunction can impact a prostate cancer survivor's self-care and quality of life
2. Define two evidence-based interventions for supporting occupations when experiencing urinary incontinence and sexual dysfunction following prostatectomy

Successful Completion: Participants will watch the on-demand recording in its entirety and complete an attendance verification and assessment in the Academy Learning Portal. You will have three months from the date of purchase to complete and review the course material. You will receive a reminder email two weeks before the expiration date.

Audience: Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants

Continuing Education:

Nursing:

The Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. This CNE is being offered for 1.5 contact hours of continuing nursing education.

Occupational Therapists:

The Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course ID# 7841. This distance learning independent webinar is offered at .15 CEUs [introductory, OT Service Delivery, Foundational Knowledge]. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.

Physical Therapists: This online course has been approved by the Illinois Physical Therapy Board for 1.5 Contact Hours. Approval #216-000069

The Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board of Physical Therapy as an approved provider of physical therapy and physical therapist assistant continuing education.  This course has been approved by the New York Physical Therapy Board for 1.5 Contact Hours.

The following states require continuing education units or contact hours with no state specific approval: CT, IA, and WA

Disclosures: 
Course Directors and Planning Committee Members:
Julie Lenkiewicz, MS, CCC-SLP - Has nothing to disclose.
Melissa Kolski, PT, OCS, Dip MDT - Has nothing to disclose.
Leslie Marriott, OT - Has nothing to disclose.
Pamela Pfeifer, MS, RN, NPD-BC - Has nothing to disclose.
Speakers, Moderators and Panelists:
Tiffany Ellsworth Lee, MA, OTR, BCB-PMD, PRPC - Has nothing to disclose.

Technology Requirements: To participate, you will need access to a device with an Internet connection. Computers, laptops, iOS and Android devices are supported.

High-speed broadband Internet access (LAN, Cable or DSL) is highly recommended. 
Additional requirements include: Web browser: latest stable version of Chrome, Firefox, or Safari, JavaScript and Cookies enabled, Speaker and microphone, or headset with microphone, or phone to listen to webinar facilitators, Do NOT use Internet Explorer as it is not supported.

Cancellation Policy: To request a cancellation of an on-demand program, please provide written notice by letter or email or contact us by phone within twenty-four hours of placing your order and we will refund you the full course fee. If you cannot give notice within twenty-four hours, a credit towards a future course of equal value would apply.