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This course in Cancer Massage Therapy (Oncology Massage) aims to help qualified practitioners to work safely and effectively with clients with cancer, both as part as a programme for aiding recovery as well as palliative care.
The course will include a good understanding of cancer, its main causes as well as current allopathic treatment as well as the psychological effects of living cancer
The practical elements of this Cancer Massage Therapy course will cover the "do's and don'ts" for massage therapists, consultation, contraindications as well as how to adapt massage therapy so as to be able to deliver a safe and effective cancer massage treatment.
What will I learn in this Cancer Massage Therapy Course ...
This Cancer Massage Therapy course will systematically guide the student through the theory and practice of Cancer Massage therapy. It will allow the smooth and effective integration of previously gained knowledge in the application of massage as part of Cancer care.
The course will aim to provide clear guidelines and leave massage and body therapists confident on how to treat clients with cancer safely and effectively.
This Cancer Massage Therapy course will include the theory and clinical application and cover the following topics:
Overview of cancer
Main causes and types of cancer
Basics pathophysiology of cancer and its metastasis
Common allopathic treatments for cancer
Side effects of allopathic cancer treatment
Consultation guidelines for people with a history of cancer
The benefits of massage for those affected by cancer
How to safely carry out massage for those living with or have suffered from cancer
Positioning of the client and therapist
Emotional aspects - therapist and client
Contraindication for treatment and guidelines for safe and effective practice.
Cancer Massage Therapy Course Prerequisites ...
Students must hold an Ofqual accredited Level 3 Diploma in Massage including Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology - or equivalent, or higher.
Without an accredited Diploma, you may be able to attend the course, but you will not receive an IICT accredited certificate. This may affect your ability to obtain professional insurance.
Without an accredited Diploma you may not also be able to join the IICT, or other professional body.
When submitting your Student Details form, you must also supply us with copies of your existing accredited qualifications to receive the course certificate. Please note that your Diploma will NOT be issued until this has been submitted. Supplying this information too late may result in your certificate being printed without the IICT logos. Additional charges may be incurred to print the correct certificate.
What does accredited mean?
Accredited qualifications are those that are reviewed, recognised and monitored by regulatory bodies in order to make sure that they meet specific criteria and quality standards.
Current UK accrediting bodies are;
Ofqual
SQA
CCEA
DCELLS
You can read more about accredited qualifications here;
If you have arrived in the UK from overseas and have existing qualifications, those qualifications may meet an acceptable standard in the UK. NARIC can provide an official document that states how your international qualifications compare to UK qualifications with a document called a ‘Statement of Comparability’.
You can also request an 'English Language Assessment' document, which may help determine your current level of English.
If you are unsure of your current course qualifications, please call the office to find out if your current qualifications can count towards this diploma. We will do our best to find out ways in which we can help you to successfully complete this course.
Cancer Massage Therapy Course Length ...
This Cancer Massage Therapy course is taught as a fast track and intensive program.
It is covered over a total period of 3 days.
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What the Cancer Massage Therapy Exams Consist of ...
There will be daily SHORT multiple choice exams questions in the morning to assist your learning
There is pass or fail in this course program
Opportunities on Completing this Cancer Massage Therapy Course ...
Upon successful completion of our courses, our students have gone onto:
Refine their current practice and treat clients more effectively
Offer massage for clients suffering / reovering from Cancer
Offer a newer type of massage treatment
Work in Hospices, Health Clubs, Hotels, Ski Resorts (abroad) or offer mobile visiting massage treatments
Supplement their full time income by working part time
Help family and friends by providing regular massage treatments
Develop their Continual Professional Development (CPD) portfolio
Join the CThA, IICT or other professional association
ThinkTree is an international professional association for healthcare, wellness and wellbeing. It is established by experts from the world of education, medical profession, business, therapy including subject matter experts, governing bodies and councils.
It aims to help establish and maintain high professional standards both for the UK and Internationally as well as provide professional international recognition for therapists and wellness practitioners for all therapy disciplines.
The Complementary Medical Association's (The CMA) primary aim is to promote ethical, responsible, professional complementary medicine to the public and the medical profession.
We believe that by promoting The CMA and it's Registered Members though the media we are able to help the public and doctors to realise that complementary and integrative medicine is - when delivered safely and ethically - a viable and highly desirable form of healthcare.
In addition, here at The CMA, we are totally dedicated to representing "the professional face of complementary medicine" and by promoting research, education and knowledge in the field, we will help to stimulate demand for the medicine of the 21st century and beyond.
The CMA is great news for professional practitioners, ethical colleges and patients who demand and expect excellence in every aspect of treatment.
Our accredited Cancer Massage qualification is recognised by major insurance companies and practitioner insurance is available upon successful completion of this Cancer Massage course.
Successful completion of this diploma course will provide you with the title of "Cancer Massage Therapist", and the knowledge and techniques needed to give a professional and safe treatment.
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Inclusive Of: E-Course Materials and Electronic Certificate
Eligibility: Open to anyone with a Level 3 QCF qualification in Massage
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