FHT Hosted Course: Cancer Awareness for Holistic and Beauty Therapists

This is a CPD introduction to working with those affected by cancer and covers the condition, the treatment, side effects and the ways in which therapists can help. This is a practical and interactive course which will draw on the experience of the delegates as well as the knowledge and experience of the tutor.

The Jennifer Young Training School provides accredited advanced diplomas to those wishing to use their skills to help those living with and beyond cancer. In this one-day CPD introduction to working with cancer patients we will cover:

The biology of cancer

Main treatments for cancer and their side-effects

The mechanisms underlying the side-effects

The ways in which the main treatments impact cancer and what can go wrong

Medical devices that you may encounter

The main contraindications to touch for those going through treatment for cancer

The emotional impact of diagnosis and treatment

The personal impact of a cancer diagnosis

Evidence to support the many well-proven benefits of touch therapies to those affected by cancer

The language of cancer, it's treatment and how to welcome your client

The products (massage oils, skin care and essential oil blends) that can be used with those affected by cancer

How to make a client comfortable

Ways in which therapists can look after themselves as well as others, emotionally and physically

The hygiene standards required when working with cancer patients

The requirements of the laws in place to protect the client and the therapist

The simple steps that can be taken to ensure compliance with relevant legislation.

Leeds: For more information and to book please follow this link: https://www.fht.org.uk/fht-hosted-course-cancer-awareness-for-holistic-and-beauty-therapists-2

London: For more information and to book please follow this link: https://www.fht.org.uk/fht-hosted-course-cancer-awareness-for-holistic-and-beauty-therapists-3