Continuing Professional Development (CPD) for Fitness and Movement Instructors: A Focus on Cancer Rehabilitation
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is essential for fitness instructors, Pilates instructors, yoga and dance instructors, physiotherapists, and other medical movement professionals. This blog post aims to explore the available CPD courses and qualifications for cancer rehabilitation, with a particular focus on breast cancer survivors. We will look at longer courses as well as shorter taster workshops. Continuing Professional Development (CPD) courses and workshops play a crucial role in equipping fitness and movement instructors with the knowledge and skills necessary to support cancer patients and survivors. Longer, more detailed training programs, such as those offered by Mbodies Training Academy and CanRehab, provide in-depth education and thorough assessment, ensuring that instructors are well-prepared to work with this special population. In contrast, shorter workshops from companies like STOTT Pilates and BASI Pilates offer valuable introductory knowledge without for