Oncology Massage - (Classroom training)

Title: Oncology Massage Price: £400 Summary: Oncology massage is for experienced massage practitioners only. Oncology massage is the modification of existing massage therapy techniques in order to safely work with complications of cancer and cancer treatment. During this accredited course students will learn how to carry out manual lymphatic drainage, how to prepare the client for treatment on areas such as legs, arms, chest, face, and the back. Online theory: Theory completed at your own pace Course duration: Half day practical session What will the course cover? Introduction What is Oncology Massage Oncology Massage Assessments Benefits of Oncology Massage The role of a Massage therapist Healing Benefits Massage Therapy & Symptom release Oncology Massage – Background and research What Cancer is and how it spreads Different types of Cancer What is Staging and Grading of Cancer Treatments for Cancer How is massage for someone with cancer different Contraindications Practical session Assessment Pre - Entry requirements: Body Massage qualification Dress code: Black Tunic and black trousers Accreditation: ABT Useful information: Once you have enrolled onto the course and paid the course fee, you will be sent the manuals and questionnaire. The questionnaire must be completed as home study and emailed back to your tutor to check you have passed the first part of the course. You must print and bring the manual to the practical session upon completing the questionnaire. Products and equipment are provided on the day. For the practical session you will need to show that you can confidently complete the techniques. If you fail the practical session another training day will be rearranged, you will be charged for this. Once the practical session is complete you will be sent the certificate via email. Course duration may vary depending on learning speed and class size. As your course is accredited this will allow you to gain insurance, work self-employed in a salon, from home or mobile. During group sessions you will work on each other.