Training for Therapists: One-day Courses

Cancer & Its Treatments

This course is suitable for complementary therapists, volunteers, healthcare professionals and other staff with a non-oncology background.

• The cancer journey

• The impact of a cancer diagnosis

• What is cancer?

• Causes and prevalence of cancer

• Screening and prevention

• Diagnosis and staging

• Imaging modalities

• Treatment options for cancer and possible side effects:

  • Surgery

  • Radiotherapy

  • Chemotherapy

  • Hormone treatments

  • Biological therapies

• Clinical trials

Dates:

Friday 8th October 2010

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Using Complementary Therapies for Cancer Patients

This course is designed for complementary therapists wishing to further their knowledge of cancer and working appropriately with cancer patients.

Aims

• To understand some of the issues facing people with cancer

• To increase therapists understanding in relation to working with people with cancer or undergoing treatment

• To increase therapists information with regards to contra-indications and safe practice around cancerTo be aware of the importance of referring to other professionals or support networks when appropriate

Programme

• The Cancer journey

• Therapists experience  

• Guidelines

• Case Studies

• Demonstration of aromatherapy

• Practical for therapists

• Demonstration of reflexology

• Practical for therapists

Dates:

Friday 15th October 2010

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