Courses available include:
The Amethyst Trust Training is designed to enable individual therapists, salons and spas to welcome people with experience of cancer into their business and to enjoy the amazing benefits of massage therapies. The quality hands on training is designed to give confidence, competence and ensure safety. Authenticated and endorsed by Dr Catherine Zollman (Senior Clinical Lead) of Penny Brohn UK who are pioneers in the whole person approach to cancer.
"The course provided by Amethyst Trust and ligned with the Standards Authority for Touch in Cancer Care (SATCC) is thorough, professional and generally provides a good balance of theory and practical instruction. Penny Brohn UK believes that practitioners who have completed this course should have the necessary knowledge and skills to enable them to work safely and appropriately with cancer clients.”
Dr Catherine Zollman, MRCP MRCGP, Previously Medical Lead, Penny Brohn UK
Online: Amethyst E-Learning Refresher Course for Graduates of the Amethyst Specialist Cancer Massage Training Course
This online course is designed to refresh your skills and is completed in your own time, at your leisure.
It is a requirement of the Standards Aurthority for Touch in Cancer Care (SATCC) that all therapists update their skills avery two years to keep informed of current industry trends and learn new concepts when treating people living with cancer.
Amethyst Reflexology for Cancer and Life-Limiting Illnesses E-Learning Course
This specialist Amethyst Reflexology for Cancer and Life-Limiting Illnesses E-Course is designed for qualified reflexologists who wish to use advanced reflexology techniques in lymphatic drainage to help people who are living with and beyond cancer, are at risk of or have lymphoedema or have other life-limiting conditions. It can also be used to aid recovery after illness or even exercise.
Online: Amethyst E-Learning Course for Receptionists
This online course is designed to complement the Amethyst Specialist Cancer Massage Course for therapists and provides the reception team with the vital information required to enable them to arrange treatments and salon or spa bookings for people living with or have a history of cancer.
This is a specially designed training course for Amethyst Trust qualified massage professionals to be able to train team members within their business. It covers all the theory and practical considerations of offering massage therapies to clients who have either experienced or are in treatment for cancer.
Amethyst Reflexology for Wellbeing
This specialist Amethyst Reflexology for Wellbeing is designed for therapists new to reflexology and who wish to use advanced reflexology techniques in lymphatic drainage to help people who are living with and beyond cancer, are at risk of or have lymphoedema or have other life-limiting conditions. It can also be used to aid recovery after illness or even exercise.
It is ideal for individaul therapists as well as spas who may wish to have onsite training for groups of 6-8 therapists at one time.
Amethyst Working or Volunteering in a Healthcare Setting
This E-Learning Course is designed for therapists who wish to work or volunteer in a healthcare setting.
It provides essential knowledge and understanding about healthcare politices, code of ethics and helps you to navigate the world of healthcare as a complementary therapist.