S4OM has four classes of membership: Associate, Professional, Supporting and Organizational.
Associate Members
Associate Members are working toward Professional Membership.
They have met all requirements for full Professional Membership except
practicing for one year and/or completing a hands-on oncology massage component and/or maintaining their record
in the
S4OM Therapist Locator Service.
Professional Members
Professional Members are practicing massage therapists who have a
working knowledge of cancer, its effects on the body and how current medical
treatments can affect the patient. Based on that knowledge, they modify
standard massage practice to safely mitigate symptoms, improve mood and
restore energy.
Each professional member attests that he or she:
1. Has satisfactorily completed a massage therapy training program of 500 hours or more. (Click here for two alternatives.)
2. Is appropriately licensed as required by state and local laws.
3. Maintains appropriate professional liability insurance.
4. Has actively practiced massage therapy for at least one year.
5. Has satisfactorily completed an S4OM recognized postgraduate training program of 22 hours or more. (Click here for an alternative.) (For a list of recognized instructors, click here.)
6. Has completed four hours of hands-on oncology massage. (Click here for three ways to meet this requirement.)
7. Adheres to the S4OM Standards of Practice.
8. Accurately maintains his or her record in the S4OM Therapist Locator Service, including total cumulative oncology massage hours, updating it not less than annually.
9. Maintains access to an email account for both Society and massage client use.
Associate and Professional members maintain private or group practices and/or practice in
hospitals, hospices and other healthcare settings around the world.
Benefits of membership include:
- Listing in
the S4OM Therapist Locator Service (Professional only).
- Use of the S4OM name/logo/artwork (Professional only).
-
Access to the S4OM newsletter, packed with interesting and helpful
ideas.
- Eligibility
for reduced rates at S4OM conferences.
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Satisfaction in being a part of the premier oncology massage
organization.
- Charter Member Designation for
those joining before July, 1, 2008.
Professional and Associate Member dues are $60/year.
Click here
for the application form to
become an Associate or Professional member, and Welcome!
Supporting Members
Supporting Members are a diverse group who share the goal of supporting and
promoting oncology massage. This includes physicians, nurses, retired
massage therapists, cancer patients, their families and caregivers, and many others.
Supporting Member dues are $60.00 per year.
Benefits of Supporting Membership include:
-
Subscription to the S4OM newsletter, packed with interesting and
helpful
ideas.
- Eligibility
for reduced rates at S4OM conferences.
-
Satisfaction in being a part of the premier oncology massage
organization.
- Charter Member Designation for
those joining before July, 1, 2008.
Click
here for the application form to become a Supporting Member,
and Welcome!
Organizational Members
Organizational Members include hospitals, schools, clinics, medical
practices, professional associations, foundations and other institutions
concerned with the wellbeing of cancer patients.
Organizational Membership dues are $120/year.
Click here
for the application form
to become an Organizational Member, and Welcome!
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