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Oncology Massage: Caring for your Patient with Cancer

Oncology Massage, Caring for your Patient with Cancer 12 CEU Live Webinar

Oncology massage is the modification of existing massage therapy techniques in order to safely work with cancer patients that are in active treatment to those in recovery or survivorship.

All massage techniques will be demonstrated by instructor and all students will give and receive all techniques demonstrated.

This course, will focus on preparing individuals with knowledge needed to provide safe and effective massage therapy for those living with cancer.

This course will include:

  • Massage Techniques for full body massage

  • Lymphatic Pump

  • Is Massage safe for people with cancer

  • Benefits for People With Cancer

  • Contraindications

  • Ports/Lines/Stoma

  • What Is Cancer?

  • Can Cancer Be Prevented

  • Types of Cancer

  • What is a tumor

  • Three types of tumors

  • Cancer Grading and Staging

  • Signs and Symptoms of Cancer

  • Types of Cancer Treatment

  • Gloving and Chemotherapy

  • Cancer Terminology

  • Common Cancer Myths and Misconceptions

  • Unraveling the Origins of Cancer

Webinar Only. 12 LIVE CEU credits via ZOOM Webinar. THERE IS NO TEST AFTER WEBINAR. Attendance is required for credit. After completion of the Webinar, you will receive your Webinar Completion Certificate within 48 hours. Reporting to CE Broker in Florida and Georgia only. All other jurisdictions, students must self report to Governing Body.

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