Online - Oncology Massage Diploma

This course is aimed at qualified therapists who hold a Swedish Body Massage Diploma and a Diploma in Anatomy & Physiology, who want to extend their career in Massage and add this treatment to their list of holistic therapies.

Oncology massage is the modification of existing massage therapy techniques, in order to safely work with complications of cancer and cancer treatment.

Massaging someone through their cancer journey is an incredible privilege. It can also be challenging as you face your own fears and mortality.

You will see some people through their journey and out the other side into wellness, you will journey with others through ongoing and long term uncertainty and others, you will assist them through their most difficult journeys of their cancer which is the end of their life journey.

How the online training courses work:

Upon purchasing your online training course, you will receive a Word Doc, which serves as your course manual.

You will be sent professional step by step videos detailing each step on the process of your chosen course.

• You must read the manual thoroughly to gain a strong understanding of the course content.
• Complete the questions at the end of the manual and send your answers via email to enquiries@graceful-aura.co.uk you can begin recording your videos whilst waiting your questions to be marked. An 80% pass rate is required in order to pass, if less than 80% is achieved, you will be required to resubmit your questions.
• Record yourself performing two separate treatments, explaining each technique as you go. The videos should be broken down into several segments, dependant on your chosen course, these will be listed in your manual.
• Submit your assessment videos via Google Drive. During the video assessment, you must verbally explain each step of the treatment as you perform it, demonstrating both practical skill and theoretical understanding. This ensures I can fully assess your knowledge, technique, and reasoning. This approach allows for a comprehensive evaluation of your ability to apply the treatment effectively and professionally.
• Your videos will be reviewed, and feedback will be provided.
• If your videos meet the required criteria, you will be notified that you have passed.
• If your videos do not meet the criteria, you will be required to submit new treatment videos.
• Once you have successfully passed, your certificate will be emailed to you within five business days.

What's covered in your course:

• Health and Safety at Work & Data Protection
• Sterilisation, Hygiene in the salon & preparing your work area
• Professionalism / Code of Ethics
• Related Anatomy and Physiology
• Background and research of cancer
• Staging and grading of cancer
• Treatments for cancer
• Benefits of Oncology Massage
• Providing aftercare advice
• Contra-indications and Contra-actions
• Consultation process and an example of the consultation form
• Insurance

Entry Requirement & Prerequisites:

• This course is aimed at qualified therapists who hold a qualification in Anatomy & Physiology
• A Level 3 in Beauty Therapy or Swedish Body Massage
  
• Please ensure you meet all required qualifications prior to purchase, as refunds will not be issued for failure to meet eligibility criteria
  

Qualification:
Upon completion of this course, you will receive a Diploma in Oncology Massage certificate.

Insurance cover:
Once you complete this training you will be entitled to gain insurance. All courses at Graceful Aura Training Academy are accredited and recognised by CPD Professional Accreditation

Payment options:
Courses must be purchased in full either by card or payment plans are available with ClearPay at the checkout.