Oncology Workshop Massage Course

Oncology Workshop Massage Course Overview

Oncology Workshop Massage Course

This course is for experienced massage practitioners only. We will endeavour that you learn all you can about Oncology Massage and finish the course feeling confident that you will be able to provide this phenomenal therapy on your clients, friends and family who need this treatment.

Oncology massage is the modification of existing massage therapy techniques in order to safely work with complications of cancer and cancer treatment.

Fee: £225.00  (£50.00 non-refundable deposit required)

Course Structure:-

Introduction

Course Objective

Section Two:

What is Oncology Massage?
Oncology Massage – background and research

What Cancer is and how it spreads
Different types of Cancer
Staging and Grading of Cancers
Treatments for Cancer
How is Massage for someone with Cancer different?
Positioning and Support
Understanding Lymphoedema
Deep Vein Thrombosis in Clients with Cancer
Benefits of Oncology Massage

Section Three:

Contraindications
Client Consultation
Consultation Form
GP Referral Letter

Section Four:

Hygiene
Preparing your Work Area
Health & Safety

Section Five:

Professional Ethics
Insurance
GDPR/Data Protection/Client Confidentiality

Section Six:

Marketing
Aftercare Advice

Section Seven:

Anatomy and Physiology

Section Eight:

Suggested Treatment routine/procedure