Title: Oncology Massage
Price: £95
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.
Course duration: Online
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
Assessment
Pre - entry requirements: Body Massage qualification
Useful information:
Once you have enrolled onto the course and paid the course fee, you will have access to the online
course content.
The theory must be completed as home study online.
Student must watch the demonstration video.
For the practical session students will need to show that they can confidently complete the techniques
by sending a video case study of themselves carrying the treatment out on their model.
If the student fails the practical session, they will be asked to complete another case study.
Once the practical session is complete you will receive your accredited certificate by email.
Additional charge applies for printed or laminated copies of certificates sent by post.
As your course is accredited by ABT this will allow you to gain insurance, work self-employed in a
salon, from home or mobile.
