Oncology Massage NZ is proud to now be a recognised education provider, having recently gained accreditation with S4OM, Society for Oncology Massage. OMNZ is running a 25 hour foundational course, which will give you the knowledge and confidence to provide oncology massage to people with cancer.
Next course starts: Theory on Zoom: Saturday 23rd July from 10am-1pm, running every week for 6 weeks until August 27. Practical session dates depend on location and numbers and will be confirmed once numbers are finalised. (Likely the first two weekends of September.)
This course will give you a good foundation in the specialist modality of oncology massage.
It will also allow you to apply to S4OM, an international group, as a Preferred Practitioner.
The theory component of the course is run as a six week block via Zoom. Once theory has been completed, we will meet for a practical day in Auckland, Wellington, Napier or Christchurch, depending on numbers.
(Other locations will be considered for large enough groups, so get your colleagues on board too!).
The course covers:
what cancer is
symptoms and diagnosis
different treatment types, including side effects
scope of practice
benefits of massage for serious illness
making necessary adaptations to your massage technique for someone with cancer, including palliative patients,
caring for the carer.
looking after the therapist
Students who have completed the shorter course prior to 2022 are invited to complete the full course at a discounted price to extend their Certificate of Attendance to a S4OM Certificate of Achievement.
Please complete the registration details below, and choose from the payment options on the right.
Minimum Requirement: Diploma Level Massage Qualification or Health Science qualification with 2 years massage experience
As long as Covid-19 is problematic in the community, vaccine passes are required to attend the practical day. Cancer patients are vulnerable, and the final assessment involves massaging a cancer patient.
Oncology Massage NZ Foundational Course
NZ$1,500.00
A 25 hour course, delivered as a 6 Week Theory Course and 1 day practical, giving a certificate of achievement.
Allows the student to massage people who are or have been diagnosed with cancer.
Oncology Massage Foundational Course - For Previous Students
NZ$1,000.00
Choose this option if you have already completed shorter weekend or theory course via Zoom in prior to 2022 and would like to extend your certificate of attendance to a certificate of achievement for a discounted price.
Payment can be made directly to Lymph Events Ltd 38-9022-0619542-00 or via Paypal by clicking Add to Cart below.
