Self-paced Online Home Study Advanced Geriatric Oncology Bodywork & Massage

Course overview

Our 24 CE Hour Advanced Geriatric Oncology Bodywork & Massage class includes: Learn the Bodywork Goals for Cancer Patients & Survivors Practice a Client Intake Process to work with Oncology View an Instructor Demo of Swedish Oncology Massage (students can watch the instructor demo or practice along with instructor demonstration if they have a live model) A Working with Cancer Lecture Learn Oncology Contraindications for Swedish Oncology Massage Review Physician Dialogue - Questions to ask the Client Physician about their Cancer and/or Cancer Treatments Review Ethics & Responsibilities in Working with Cancer Review the Definition of Oncology Learn Different Oncology Causes Learn About Metastasis Review Cancer Types Review Cancer Classifications Talk About What is it like with Cancer Skin Cancer Review See the Symptoms of Cancer Learn an Alternative Form of Bodywork Called a Sweet Session - for Cancer Patients & Survivors who are Contraindicated for Regular Massage Practice A Sweet Session on a live model, paper body, or upon a massage table, or watch the instructor demo Review an Oncology Client's Immunity, Impact & Sanitation Review Carcinogens and Virus Learn the Different Cancer Treatments you may work with as a Massage Therapist Zone Reflexology Instructor Demo Zone Reflexology 10 Minute Practice Hands-on Sessions Geriatric Bone & Osteoporosis Changes & Conditions Arthritic Conditions (covers: Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Gout plus Heberden & Bouchard Nodes) The Top 3 Deteriorations of the Human Spine (Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis & Disc Degeneration) Joint Deterioration & Replacement (covers cemented and uncemented prosthesis) Geriatric Skin Conditions & Changes (includes: Age/Liver Spots, Seborrheic Keratosis & Shingles) Geriatric Changes in Muscle Geriatric Vision & Hearing Changes (includes: Glaucoma, Corneal Disease, Cataracts, Conjunctivitis, Dry Eyes, Floaters & Presbyopia) Falling & Balance Issues with Nervous & Cardiovascular Changes Geriatric Cardiovascular Conditions & Considerations - Hormonal & Endocrine System Changes Dementia & Alzheimers Incontinence Geriatric Organ, Gland & Tissue Changes Communications for Geriatrics Elder Abuse Bodywork Modifications that can be made for the Frail & Elderly Health Care Proxy Info Evidence-based geriatric massage and bodywork protocols for therapeutic benefit, such as abdominal massage to relieve constipation and hand massage routines to relieve anxiety, etc.