Take the fear away of safely treating people diagnosed with cancer by taking this 1 day Online Course!

Find out if this modality is for you, join us for Level 1 online from the comfort of your own home! Fundamentals of Oncology Level 1 is fully interactive, while live streaming with our instructor and course creator. You can sign up for Level  2, Oncology of Soft Tissue Manipulation, a three-day in-class course taken once you have successfully completed the online Level 1.  Once you have completed and passed both levels and the exam you become an SFH Oncology Certified therapist.

Our Fundamentals of Oncology Level 1 course is designed to take the fear and misunderstanding out of providing soft tissue manipulations to individuals who have had a cancer diagnosis or are actively affected by cancer. Fundamentals of Oncology offers a service for the fast-growing need to train health care providers to provide clients with ongoing and post-treatment soft-tissue care. This path will give you the foundation to support oncology patients and cancer survivors through hands-on support confidently.

What you accomplish and acquire from taking this course?

You will become confident in knowing more about what precautions and adaptations are required to carry out a safe treatment and when to refer out cancer patients.

Learn the enhanced knowledge of common oncology terminology, oncology treatment protocols, and side effects to enable effective communication with clients and other health care professionals.

A way to explain to patients and colleagues the research-based benefits of oncology soft-tissue manipulations (and what claims we can not make).

A list of educational and service-based resources for both you and your cancer diagnosed patients.

Upon online class Completion:  

You will receive an email, including an electronic version of your proof of attendance. Upon registration, make sure you enter your information correctly to ensure this happens. We collect your email address, first name and last name (please give us the name you wish to have on your proof of attendance).  

Who qualifies to take this course?

All health care providers who work directly with oncology patients are welcome to take this course. Chiropractors, Physiotherapists, Nursing staff, Massage Therapists, Acupuncturists, Athletic therapists and Manual Osteopaths and Osteopaths.

2nd Year Massage Therapy students who have completed Pathology are welcome.

Who should take this course?

All health care providers who work directly with oncology patients are welcome to take this course.

Prerequisite:

2nd Year Massage Therapy students who have completed Pathology are welcome.

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