ONCOLOGY APPLIED TO WELLNESS

Service Description

Oncology Massage: 24-Hour Comprehensive Continuing Education Course Approved for 24 CE Hours – NCBTMB Course Description This 24-hour comprehensive continuing education course is designed for licensed massage therapists and bodyworkers seeking to understand and apply safe, effective massage techniques for clients who are in treatment for cancer, in remission, or living with long-term effects. The course provides in-depth knowledge of oncology, cancer treatments, massage modifications, and therapeutic presence. Participants will learn to develop client-specific plans, navigate contraindications, and build confidence in working with medically complex cases. Learning Outcomes 1. Define oncology massage and its scope in practice, using correct terminology. 2. Explain cancer pathology and treatments, applying knowledge to case studies. 3. Assess medical history and design safe, effective massage plans. 4. Apply modifications in positioning, pressure, duration, and site-specific precautions. 5. Identify contraindications and red flags, modifying or postponing treatment appropriately. 6. Integrate compassionate communication and emotional support techniques. 7. Demonstrate advanced hands-on massage techniques for oncology clients. 8. Develop customized session plans and adjust based on client condition changes. 9. Implement infection control protocols and proper sanitation for vulnerable clients. 10. Apply ethics and professional boundaries when working with clients and healthcare providers. Curriculum (3 Days / 24 CE Hours) Day 1 – Foundations & Oncology Basics (8 hours) - Course overview, ethics, professional role - Cancer pathology: types, stages, progression - Overview of treatments (surgery, chemo, radiation, immunotherapy, etc.) - Side effects & long-term considerations - Contraindications & red flags - Case study applications Day 2 – Techniques & Modifications (8 hours) - Client intake & medical history assessment - Positioning adjustments (supine, side-lying, semi-reclined) - Modifications in pressure, duration, site-specific precautions - Demonstration: safe touch techniques - Supervised practice sessions - Infection control protocols - Documentation practice (SOAP notes) Day 3 – Integration & Professional Application (8 hours) - Advanced safe touch techniques for sensitive areas - Trauma-informed communication & compassionate dialogue - Role-playing & emotional support practice - Self-care practices for practitioners - Session design & plan revisions -