Oncology massage is a specialised practice that enables therapists to provide safe and compassionate care to clients living with or recovering from cancer.
This course is designed to demystify outdated beliefs and present evidence-based approaches that empower therapists to deliver therapeutic touch to those who need it most.
It highlights the importance of human connection and educates participants on how to adapt massage techniques to ensure safety and efficacy for clients facing cancer.
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Features
- Understanding Cancer: Gain foundational knowledge about cancer, including its stages, treatments, and physical impacts.
- Safety Protocols: Learn how to adapt techniques to accommodate the fragile condition of some clients, ensuring injury prevention and maximising therapeutic benefits.
- Emotional Support: Explore strategies for providing emotional care through touch and communication, fostering trust and relaxation.
- Benefits of Massage: Discover how massage can alleviate pain, improve sleep, reduce anxiety, and enhance circulation and lymphatic flow.
- Hands-On Practice: Engage in practical sessions to refine your skills under expert guidance.
Target audiences
- This course is designed for massage practitioners who wish to expand their knowledge and skillset to include oncology care. Whether you are a seasoned therapist or new to the field, this program provides invaluable insights into working with one of the most vulnerable patient populations.
- The oncology massage course is a transformative opportunity for therapists to grow in their practice and provide life-changing care to clients affected by cancer. By blending compassion, knowledge, and skill, therapists can use the power of human touch to bring comfort and healing to those who need it the most. Join us in this enriching journey to become a beacon of hope and support for your clients.
Curriculum
- 10 Sections
- 41 Lessons
- 16 Hours
- Unit 110
- 1.1Course Overview
- 1.2Why We Thought We Couldn’t Massage Clients with Cancer
- 1.3The Power of Human Touch
- 1.4Meeting Emotional and Physical Needs
- 1.5How a Cancer Diagnosis Can Make You Feel
- 1.6Protecting Yourself as a Massage Therapist
- 1.7Oncology Massage Course Unit 1 Quiz 15 Questions
- 1.8Oncology Massage Course Unit 1 Quiz 23 Questions
- 1.9Quiz: Meeting Emotional and Physical Needs in Oncology Massage3 Questions
- 1.10Quiz: Oncology Massage: Emotional Impact and Professional Boundaries5 Questions
- Unit 28
- Unit 33
- Unit 46
- Unit 57
- Unit 66
- Unit 73
- Unit 86
- Glossary of Terms1
- Use of Images (Royalty-Free)1
FAQs
Instructor
My own journey into oncology massage began after a personal encounter with cancer—a time when I genuinely craved the calming, restorative effects of therapeutic touch but struggled to find a qualified therapist in my area. That absence left a mark; it opened my eyes to the gap in care and planted the seed that would eventually grow into a calling.
