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Oncology Bodywork Certification
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Oncology Massage is a very specialized modality that requires knowledge of treatments, radiation, chemotherapy and other avenues in order to help the person during their time of challenge. In this Certification program you will learn the safe ways to apply massage to an oncology patient as well as learn aromatherapy, foot reflexology, neuro-lymphatic issues and acupressure. This is a dynamic class offering that is very fulfilling for therapists to learn and practice.
THREE GREAT WAYS TO LEARN:
(Full Certification Enrollment Not Required* - Individual Classes offered as CE's)
Individual Class Costs: 24 hours - $380.00, 16 hours - $260.00 or 8 hours - $140.00
Oncology Bodywork Certification Program – Program 11100
Full Certification 250 hours - 12 Month Training Program - Full Certification Tuition: $2460.00
Occupational Objective:
Class Requirements for Certification in Oncology Bodywork:
Acupressure for Oncology (24 hours)
Foot Reflexology (16 hours)
Aromatherapy (8 hours)
Working through the Trauma of Disease (24 hours)
Oncology Bodywork Techniques I (24 hours)
Lymphatic Drainage Techniques I (24 hours)
Additional Requirements (122 hours)
Evaluation/Examination (8 hours)
Program Information
Each class is a complete, free-standing course and any class may be taken without enrolling in the entire certification program as long as prerequisites are met. Individual classes may be counted towards Continuing Education Credits or CEU’s.
Acupressure for Oncology - (24 hours - $380.00)
Specific Course Objective: Students will learn basic acupressure protocols to help relieve some of the discomfort that cancer patients experience.
This is a beginning acupressure course that will help cancer patients alleviate discomfort and side-effects of the disease. Students will learn how to teach clients to work on themselves and locate the acupressure points for at home self-care. Pre-requisites: None
Foot Reflexology (16 hours - $260.00)
Specific Course Objective: Students will learn how to do a reflexology protocol based on the clients particular needs.
This class goes from intuition to assessment of the clients particular needs and helps students develop a strategy for better working with their clients. Color and vibrational therapy will be discussed extensively. Pre-requisite: None
Aromatherapy (8 hours - $140.00)
Specific Course Objective: Students will learn how to combine their own oils to make aromatherapy tinctures to help relax cancer patients.
This aromatherapy class is specifically designed for cancer patients and will teach students how to pick their own seeds, take care of plants, harvest and make their own aromatherapy oils. Already produced essential oils will be used as well when natural plants are not in season. Pre-requisites: None
Working through the Trauma of Disease (24 hours - $380.00)
Specific Course Objective: This class will prepare students to deal with the emotional & psychological aspects of working with oncology patients.
Cancer can at times be overwhelming even to the most seasoned oncology bodyworker. This class gives students and family members alike coping skills to effectively work through this disease process. Students will also learn the importance of touch during the dying process and how to best facilitate everyone involved during this life transition. Pre-requisite: None
Oncology Bodywork Techniques I (24 hours - $380.00)
Specific Course Objective: Students will learn specific bodywork techniques for oncology patients.
This course will teach students how to do basic bodywork protocols for working with cancer patients. It will also teach contra-indications, inappropriate site locations for treatment, pressure restrictions and how to work with restrictions for surgery, chemotherapy & radiation. It will also give general guidelines for working with the immune system without overloading the client. Pre-requisites: None
Lymphatic Drainage Techniques I (24 hours - $380.00)
Specific Course Objective: Students will come away from this module with knowledge regarding basic lymphatic drainage techniques & self-care techniques clients can perform for their own health.
This course starts to give students a basic understanding of the lymphatic system as well as how to effectively treat lymphatic issues. It will discuss tissue draining, energetic draining, client contraindications, surgical dressings and client self-care. Pre-requisites: None
Additional Requirements – 122 hours
Through continuous practice, students gain familiarity and experience in practicing bodywork and other skills necessary to be an independent practitioner.
Specific Course Objective: The objective of this module is to give students more confidence in practicing their skills through tutorials, one on one practice, case studies, and direct experience. Pre-requisites: Varies - students will be given a timeline of when to start.
Tutorials - 8 hours
Tutorials may be on an individual level with an instructor or with a group of not more than 3 students. It is suggested that a 3 hour tutorial be split amongst three students, however, the student will receive all three hours of tutorial credit even though they are sharing those hours. Tutorials are comprised of a question and answer format where students get their individual questions met that perhaps are not appropriate to bring up in a class setting. Students are encouraged to identify where they are having difficulty and work directly on those issues during tutorial times. Tutorials can be the difference between realizing that there is a difficulty and actually overcoming the dynamics that are creating it.
Practice Sessions - 70 hours
Students are required to give 70 sessions to the general public or other students. Students are not allowed to charge money for these services or infer that they are a practitioner.
Internship - 24 hours
Students must complete a 24 hour volunteer internship with cancer patients at a specified location.
Case Studies - 20 hours
Students are required to work with two clients at 10 sessions per client and follow a case study format.
Evaluation/Examination (8 hours)
Specific Course Objective: The objective of this module is to evaluate students’ performance, review areas of concern in each students practice and pass a final exam prior to full certification. Pre-requisites: Finalization of all
Required Work for Certification or Permission of Instructor.
2 Evaluation Sessions – 4 hrs
Evaluation session are to be given to authorized persons for written feedback from the recipient to the student. These evaluation sessions are incredible learning devices in order to give constructive criticism to students on their strengths and weaknesses. Written feedback forms from the recipient will be given to the student and school to be placed in their student file and evaluated for student performance. Areas which need to be addressed on the evaluation form must be improved on subsequent evaluation sessions or an additional evaluation session will be required. Additional evaluation sessions are at the student’s expense. Fees range from $20.00 - $60.00 per hour.
1 Testing Session – 2 hrs
Testing sessions are to be given to students by authorized persons for written grade. These testing sessions will identify students’ weaknesses and strengths. Written & verbal feedback is given to the student so they might improve on the next testing session. Testing sessions will be graded by the instructors overseeing testing sessions. Testing sessions must be completed by the end of the certification program. Also, student weaknesses that are identified on the first testing session must be improved on subsequent testing sessions in order to have a passing grade.
Final Examination – 2 hours
Students will be tested by both verbal and written examination. A final hands-on practicum will also be given during the final testing weekend. Students’ weaknesses that are identified on the 3 initial testing sessions must be improved on the final practicum in order to pass. A student receiving a non-passing grade will be given instruction on what they need to improve and will be able to take the practicum over a second time.
THREE GREAT WAYS TO LEARN:
- FULL CERTIFICATIONS
- 3-DAY SEMINARS YOU CAN TAKE AS INDEPENDENT CLASSES
- ONLINE HOME STUDY COURSES (Online Coming Soon)
(Full Certification Enrollment Not Required* - Individual Classes offered as CE's)
Individual Class Costs: 24 hours - $380.00, 16 hours - $260.00 or 8 hours - $140.00
Oncology Bodywork Certification Program – Program 11100
Full Certification 250 hours - 12 Month Training Program - Full Certification Tuition: $2460.00
Occupational Objective:
- The graduate of this program should be able to practice this form of bodywork in a private practice or in a rehabilitative practice.
- Graduating students should demonstrate skill, confidence, compassion & proficiency in assessment, evaluation and the application of these bodywork techniques.
- Graduates should also be able to work alongside adjunctive health care professionals and be able to discuss Oncology Bodywork
- Therapy and its functions in relation to other therapies.
Class Requirements for Certification in Oncology Bodywork:
Acupressure for Oncology (24 hours)
Foot Reflexology (16 hours)
Aromatherapy (8 hours)
Working through the Trauma of Disease (24 hours)
Oncology Bodywork Techniques I (24 hours)
Lymphatic Drainage Techniques I (24 hours)
Additional Requirements (122 hours)
Evaluation/Examination (8 hours)
Program Information
Each class is a complete, free-standing course and any class may be taken without enrolling in the entire certification program as long as prerequisites are met. Individual classes may be counted towards Continuing Education Credits or CEU’s.
Acupressure for Oncology - (24 hours - $380.00)
Specific Course Objective: Students will learn basic acupressure protocols to help relieve some of the discomfort that cancer patients experience.
This is a beginning acupressure course that will help cancer patients alleviate discomfort and side-effects of the disease. Students will learn how to teach clients to work on themselves and locate the acupressure points for at home self-care. Pre-requisites: None
Foot Reflexology (16 hours - $260.00)
Specific Course Objective: Students will learn how to do a reflexology protocol based on the clients particular needs.
This class goes from intuition to assessment of the clients particular needs and helps students develop a strategy for better working with their clients. Color and vibrational therapy will be discussed extensively. Pre-requisite: None
Aromatherapy (8 hours - $140.00)
Specific Course Objective: Students will learn how to combine their own oils to make aromatherapy tinctures to help relax cancer patients.
This aromatherapy class is specifically designed for cancer patients and will teach students how to pick their own seeds, take care of plants, harvest and make their own aromatherapy oils. Already produced essential oils will be used as well when natural plants are not in season. Pre-requisites: None
Working through the Trauma of Disease (24 hours - $380.00)
Specific Course Objective: This class will prepare students to deal with the emotional & psychological aspects of working with oncology patients.
Cancer can at times be overwhelming even to the most seasoned oncology bodyworker. This class gives students and family members alike coping skills to effectively work through this disease process. Students will also learn the importance of touch during the dying process and how to best facilitate everyone involved during this life transition. Pre-requisite: None
Oncology Bodywork Techniques I (24 hours - $380.00)
Specific Course Objective: Students will learn specific bodywork techniques for oncology patients.
This course will teach students how to do basic bodywork protocols for working with cancer patients. It will also teach contra-indications, inappropriate site locations for treatment, pressure restrictions and how to work with restrictions for surgery, chemotherapy & radiation. It will also give general guidelines for working with the immune system without overloading the client. Pre-requisites: None
Lymphatic Drainage Techniques I (24 hours - $380.00)
Specific Course Objective: Students will come away from this module with knowledge regarding basic lymphatic drainage techniques & self-care techniques clients can perform for their own health.
This course starts to give students a basic understanding of the lymphatic system as well as how to effectively treat lymphatic issues. It will discuss tissue draining, energetic draining, client contraindications, surgical dressings and client self-care. Pre-requisites: None
Additional Requirements – 122 hours
Through continuous practice, students gain familiarity and experience in practicing bodywork and other skills necessary to be an independent practitioner.
Specific Course Objective: The objective of this module is to give students more confidence in practicing their skills through tutorials, one on one practice, case studies, and direct experience. Pre-requisites: Varies - students will be given a timeline of when to start.
Tutorials - 8 hours
Tutorials may be on an individual level with an instructor or with a group of not more than 3 students. It is suggested that a 3 hour tutorial be split amongst three students, however, the student will receive all three hours of tutorial credit even though they are sharing those hours. Tutorials are comprised of a question and answer format where students get their individual questions met that perhaps are not appropriate to bring up in a class setting. Students are encouraged to identify where they are having difficulty and work directly on those issues during tutorial times. Tutorials can be the difference between realizing that there is a difficulty and actually overcoming the dynamics that are creating it.
Practice Sessions - 70 hours
Students are required to give 70 sessions to the general public or other students. Students are not allowed to charge money for these services or infer that they are a practitioner.
Internship - 24 hours
Students must complete a 24 hour volunteer internship with cancer patients at a specified location.
Case Studies - 20 hours
Students are required to work with two clients at 10 sessions per client and follow a case study format.
Evaluation/Examination (8 hours)
Specific Course Objective: The objective of this module is to evaluate students’ performance, review areas of concern in each students practice and pass a final exam prior to full certification. Pre-requisites: Finalization of all
Required Work for Certification or Permission of Instructor.
2 Evaluation Sessions – 4 hrs
Evaluation session are to be given to authorized persons for written feedback from the recipient to the student. These evaluation sessions are incredible learning devices in order to give constructive criticism to students on their strengths and weaknesses. Written feedback forms from the recipient will be given to the student and school to be placed in their student file and evaluated for student performance. Areas which need to be addressed on the evaluation form must be improved on subsequent evaluation sessions or an additional evaluation session will be required. Additional evaluation sessions are at the student’s expense. Fees range from $20.00 - $60.00 per hour.
1 Testing Session – 2 hrs
Testing sessions are to be given to students by authorized persons for written grade. These testing sessions will identify students’ weaknesses and strengths. Written & verbal feedback is given to the student so they might improve on the next testing session. Testing sessions will be graded by the instructors overseeing testing sessions. Testing sessions must be completed by the end of the certification program. Also, student weaknesses that are identified on the first testing session must be improved on subsequent testing sessions in order to have a passing grade.
Final Examination – 2 hours
Students will be tested by both verbal and written examination. A final hands-on practicum will also be given during the final testing weekend. Students’ weaknesses that are identified on the 3 initial testing sessions must be improved on the final practicum in order to pass. A student receiving a non-passing grade will be given instruction on what they need to improve and will be able to take the practicum over a second time.