L031126 MACHO: Hematology/Oncology Education Series: Physical therapy’s essential role in pediatric cancer: What it is, why it matters, and how it works

March 11, 2026

The Hematology/Oncology Education Series involves a multidisciplinary team and a variety of learning formats to update learners on the ever-changing field of hematology/oncology. 

Target Audience

Healthcare clinicians caring for pediatric patients and their families. 

Learning Objectives

  • Share the physical function impairments and limitations in children, adolescents and young adults with cancer  
  • Describe evidenced-based physical therapy(PT) assessment and interventions for cancer-related physical impairments  
  • Describe the short and long-term impact of physical therapy on childhood cancer outcomes  
  • Describe the implementation of a cancer rehabilitation program through interdisciplinary care and a culture of mobility and wellness 
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.00 ANCC
  • 1.00 Attendance
    • 1.00 Approved AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Course opens: 
03/05/2026
Course expires: 
04/11/2026
Event starts: 
03/11/2026 - 12:30pm CDT
Event ends: 
03/11/2026 - 1:30pm CDT

DISCLOSURE STATEMENT:

It is our intent that any potential conflict should be identified openly so that the listeners may form their own judgments about the presentation with the full disclosure of the facts. It is not assumed any potential conflicts will have an adverse impact on these presentations. It remains for the audience to determine whether the speaker’s outside interest may reflect a possible bias, either the exposition or the conclusions presented.   ​                                                                                                       ​

The following presenter(s) have disclosed they have a relevant financial relationship with an ineligible company whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients and have disclosed that a conflict of interest exists with the presentation. An explanation of how the conflict is being mitigated is listed below.​

Lynn Tanner, PT, PhD  has disclosed that she is the CEO/Founder of YourSteps Health, Inc. creating digital solutions for pediatric rehabilitation. This relationship is not relevant to the content being presented and all relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.​

All other planning committee members and presenters have disclosed they have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients and have disclosed that no conflict of interest exists with the presentation/educational event.

 

 

Accreditation Statement:

In support of improving patient care, Children’s Minnesota is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Children’s Minnesota takes responsibility for the content, quality and scientific interest of its accredited continuing education events.

Credit Statement:

AMA

Children’s Minnesota designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent to their participation in the activity.

ANCC

Children's Minnesota designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 ANCC nursing contact hour. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

This program offers 1.0 contact hours of continuing education.  Most medical professional organizations accept AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.  It is the individual’s responsibility to determine whether an education activity meets the continuing education requirements of their respective licensures and/or professional boards.  Go to your respective organization’s website for more detailed information regarding credit requirements.

Available Credit

  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.00 ANCC
  • 1.00 Attendance
    • 1.00 Approved AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
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Required Hardware/software

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