Cancer & Massage

E301W - Massage CE Program - 1 CE Hour(s)

Earn credits through articles you've already read in the Massage Professionals Update e-newsletter.

This program is intended to provide an overview for the massage therapist covering the following areas related to cancer:

Types of breast cancer surgeries and the role of massage therapy with regard to breast cancer surgery.
The prevalence of skin cancer and five criteria used to identify possible skin cancer.
Primary risks and symptoms of cancer therapy as well as the protocols for massage therapy.
Precautions and potential efficacy of essential oils with regard to cancer patients.

In the Cancer & Massage program we've combined four articles written especially for the Institute's Massage Professionals Update. These four articles include:

Bodywork After Breast Cancer Surgery - Despite warnings to avoid bodywork on anyone with a history of cancer, properly prepare yourself to help survivors heal from their breast cancer surgery.
Skin Health and You - Learn how you can assist clients in examining their skin for potential areas of concern.
4 Critical Elements of Massage Therapy Protocol for Cancer Patients - Discover preferred modalities, their benefits and risks, as well as critically important steps to take prior to addressing cancer patients in your practice.
What You Need to Know About Essential Oils and Cancer Treatment - Learn how aromatherapy can offer a predominantly safe method to help a person battling cancer.

You can either read the articles by clicking on any of the titles above or upon enrollment you'll be able to access these articles and your online test through your online course account.

Student Reviews

I loved this course. My mother had cancer and I wished I had known then what I know now. Of course my prejudice was showing as I expected this course to only be about breast cancer. This was a good reminder that there are other diseases out there.

- E. diSpirito, NCTMB

I really enjoyed this course on cancer. It was incredibly informative and very interesting.

- P. Anderson, LMP, NCTMB

This course enabled me to better understand the cancer process and that there are effective methods to help ease the client. It really opened my eyes and helped me to realize that cancer does not mean no massage. Thanks!!

- S. Dombrauskas, LMT, AMTA

After 9 years in the massage profession and working with cancer patients, learning on my own, the information in this class was right on. And some information was very enlightning. Thank you so much.

- M. King, LMT, NCTMB

I have been a massage therapist for 10 years. My clients have aged along with me. They present different conditions with each passing year. This cancer course gave me basic information and also an outline for further study into the areas covered. I am grateful for your course.

- B. Maraffino, NCTMB, ABMP

Will be very helpful in my practice since so many people are being diagnosed with cancer each year this will help me to have a better understanding on treatment.

- P. Harper, LMT

I enjoyed learning new things about cancer and massage. I really felt that the information was clear and straight to the point. I also learned a few things on correcting my mistakes with cancer patients.

- F. Perrot, RMT

I especially appreciated the section on essential oil use when working with a cancer client.

- C. Moseley, RMT, NCTMB

Materials

4 Original Articles - 8 pages
Online multiple choice test
Certificate upon completion

Display Certificates suitable for framing are available for $10 in addition to the certificate included with your tuition. Click here to order a Display Certificate.

Credits / Tuition

CE Hours: 1

Tuition: $15

Approvals

The Institute is approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) as a continuing education Approved Provider. Approved Provider 049478-00.

Credits also accepted by the AMTA, ABMP and NAHA.

For information regarding your specific state massage license requirements and approvals, visit our Massage Therapy Continuing Education Requirements page by clicking here.

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