Career Details

Oncology Physical Therapy Specialist Certification

Description

The oncologic specialty area within the physical therapy profession includes the management of musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, integumentary, and cardiovascular and pulmonary rehabilitative needs of patients living with and beyond cancer and other chronic illnesses, including HIV. This encompasses acute secondary sequelae of treatments such as surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and immunotherapy as well as long-term secondary sequelae of treatments and palliative care.

Certifying Organization

American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties

Details

If significant education or training is needed? Yes
If significant work experience is needed? Yes
Is an exam required? Yes
How many years until certification must be renewed? 10 year(s)
Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? No
Certification can be renewed with re-examination? Yes
Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? Yes
Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? Yes

Certificates

Certifying Organization

National Strength and Conditioning Association - Certification Commission

Type

C - Specialty

Certifying Organization

National Strength Professionals Association

Type

A - Core

Certificate name

Certified Hand Therapist

Certifying Organization

Hand Therapy Certification Commission, Inc.

Type

C - Specialty

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