Aromatherapy and Cancer
Short course
In Scarborough
Description
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Type
Short course
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Level
Intermediate
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Location
Scarborough
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Class hours
6h
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Duration
1 Day
When working in the cancer and palliative care environments, we encounter patients with symptoms affecting their quality of life. Many of these symptoms respond positively to the use of essential oils and related products. Thus it is no surprise that aromatherapy and massage are the two most demanded complementary therapies in these specialist environments.
This class explores issues that commonly affect quality of life for chronically ill patients with a view to providing an evidence-based and practical perspective as to the role of essential oils and different mediums/bases.
The class also aims to promote discussion and networking amongst practitioners working with essential oils in cancer and palliative care environments.
Practical issues that will be discussed within the class include:
1. Skin integrity
2. Pain relief
3. Mouth care
4. Malodour
5. Nausea and other digestive disturbances
6. Respiratory distress
7. Fatigue
8. Depression, agitation and insomnia
Additional topics include:
Potential contraindications and drug-essential oil interactions
Safe doses and applications for specific situations
Facilities
Location
Start date
Start date
About this course
The objectives of the course are to understand the theoretical and practical application of working in the therapeutic setting with cancer patients and be able to perform a full body massage.
This course is intended for fully qualified Massage therapists who have undertaken a level 3 diploma in Massage and completed a level 3 Diploma in Anatomy and Physiology who want to work in a hospice or with private clients.
Aromatherapy Qualification
School certificate which is recognised by all major insurers and Professional Associations.
Therapy Training Centre was developed after it was discovered that there was a lack of expert training in the area, leading to recognised qualifications in Training Courses in Massage, Aromatherapy, Reflexology and Human Anatomy and membership of recognised professional bodies in the therapies offered, and therefore is responding to the need for high quality training in the Yorkshire area.
The Centre offers an open and caring atmosphere, which engenders feelings of enjoyment in learning, and an awareness of self-development and aims to provide programmes of extensive practical and theoretical studies in each of the courses offered.
Therapy Training Centre provides accredited courses of Aromatherapy and Allied Practitioners' Association (A.A.P.A.), who accredit the Anatomy and Physiology, Massage, Reflexology and Aromatherapy courses. The Centre’s status allows its graduate members of the AAPA to register with the CNHC as the AAPA is recognised by the CNHC for the verification of aromatherapy, reflexology and massage.
The Centre also offers a comprehensive range of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) courses.
Students will cultivate an understanding of complementary health care from a holistic standpoint and develop the ability to evaluate and analyse complementary therapies in the framework of allopathic medicine.
Reviews
Subjects
- Cancer care
- Aromatherapy Skills
Teachers and trainers (1)
Sue Lincoln
Principal
Course programme
When working in the cancer and palliative care environments, we encounter patients with symptoms affecting their quality of life. Many of these symptoms respond positively to the use of essential oils and related products. Thus it is no surprise that aromatherapy and massage are the two most demanded complementary therapies in these specialist environments.
This class explores issues that commonly affect quality of life for chronically ill patients with a view to providing an evidence-based and practical perspective as to the role of essential oils and different mediums/bases.
The class also aims to promote discussion and networking amongst practitioners working with essential oils in cancer and palliative care environments.
Practical issues that will be discussed within the class include:
1. Skin integrity
2. Pain relief
3. Mouth care
4. Malodour
5. Nausea and other digestive disturbances
6. Respiratory distress
7. Fatigue
8. Depression, agitation and insomnia
Additional topics include:
Potential contraindications and drug-essential oil interactions
Safe doses and applications for specific situations
Additional information
Alleviating Palliative Care issues with Aromatherapy
Learning about essential oils
Aromatherapy and Cancer