Course Outline
This FHT approved course is a specially designed training course for qualified massage professionals, covering theory and practical considerations of offering massage therapies to clients who have either experienced or are in treatment for cancer.
This course will cover:
- Understanding cancer
- Cancer treatments and possible side effects
- Medical terminology
- Dispelling the myths around massaging clients who have experienced cancer
- The benefits of massage therapy
- Extending consultation skills to ensure safe treatment planning
- Massage; considerations and adaptations - for clients who have experienced cancer from the point of diagnosis, through treatment and after they have recovered
- Practical massage application building confidence and competence
- Resilience for the therapist
- Case studies, reflective practice
Assessment Methods
Students will be continuously assessed by the tutor during the practical training to ensure competence; health and safety, consultation, managing client's expectations, communication, adaptation of massage techniques and aftercare.
A short written assessment will also be undertaken.
Pre-Requisite Requirements
Level 3 in Body Massage or equivalent*.
Qualification certificates must be shown on enrolment.
*If you are not sure that you have the necessary pre requisite then please contact enquiries@amethysttrust.co.uk for confirmation.
Duration
Online home study precludes a practical training day and is followed by further study in the form of case studies.
Fees
All training and course materials:
- Individual therapist £300 - (see buy now button below)
- 3-6 therapists from the same business £240 each
- 7+ therapists from the same business £210 each
Dates and Locations
If the following dates and locations are not suitable please email us to help you find something more suitable.
Tuesday 7th January 2025, Cheltenham
Friday 10th January 2025, Truro
Onsite training available for a minimum of 6 therapists, please enquire by emailing enquiries@amethysttrust.co.uk
Online Amethyst Specialist Cancer Massage E-Course
Now available if you would like to learn in your own time and at your own pace. The course will take you about 10 hours to complete and includes a 1 hour live assessment by Teams Video Call.
Fees
All training and course materials:
£285 per person
£499 for two therapists from the same business
Please enquire by emailing enquiries@amethysttrust.co.uk