Course Offerings
Oncology Massage Therapy
Level 1 - Foundations
Curriculum by Mary Aguilera-Titus
30 CE Hours
Instructor:
Mary Aguilera-Titus |
Course Description: This course is focused on building foundational knowledge and skills in oncology massage therapy. There are two components to this course: (A) Home Study of 6 CEs AND (B) Live virtual OR in person format of 24 CEs.
The curriculum addresses understanding cancer, metastasis, conventional medical treatments and their side effects, adjustments needed to plan a beneficial and supportive massage therapy session, as well as administrative considerations. There will be several hours of hands-on practice during the course.
The Home Study section (6 CEs) is conducted over four weeks, covering one chapter of Medicine Hands, 3rd Ed (2014) per week. Medicine Hands, 3rd Ed is a required text for this course. Learners work at their own pace over the month, reading the assigned chapters and completing the quizzes in Google Classroom.
The remainder of this course is 24 CEs and is taught in two formats:
A) in-person, OR
B) Live Zoom meetings
If attending a virtual class, then reliable internet and a camera are both essential.
In-person courses have been on hold since 2020 due to COVID, and as of this date, none are scheduled. Typically, they are held over a weekend (Fri-Sat) 8hrs. each day.
Live Virtual (using Zoom) are a total of 8 classes which are 3 hrs. in length. These are held either twice a week over the course of 4 weeks, or once a week over the course of 8 weeks. Learners will need to have a 'client/buddy' for several hours during the course in order to practice the hands-on portions. The hands-on practice schedule is pre-determined and communicated before the course starts to make it easier to arrange with family/friend/colleagues who can serve as you 'client/buddy'.
This course covers the Education Standards for S4OM Foundational Courses outlined below.
The Home Study section (6 CEs) is conducted over four weeks, covering one chapter of Medicine Hands, 3rd Ed (2014) per week. Medicine Hands, 3rd Ed is a required text for this course. Learners work at their own pace over the month, reading the assigned chapters and completing the quizzes in Google Classroom.
Foundational Course Curriculum Standards:
A. The Disease: Overview of Cancer
B. Introduction to Principal Cancer Treatments
C. Clinical Considerations: Massage Therapy Adjustments Related to Disease and Treatment Side Effects
D. General Massage Therapy Adjustments
E. Administrative Considerations
F. Clinical Learning Activities which include a comprehensive practical and evaluation of clinical skills
