Foundational Courses

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S4OM Recognized Education Provider Organizations offer a Foundational Course which is considered the initial step in pursuing a specialty in the field of oncology massage.

Successful completion of a Foundational Course, as well as other pre-requisites, enable a massage therapist to apply for Preferred Practitioner (PP) status.

In order to be approved as a Foundational Course, the curriculum and instructors must meet the criteria listed in the Education Standards for S4OM Foundational Courses.

From: Mon, June 5, 2023 To: Wed, June 7, 2023

From: Fri, June 9, 2023 To: Sun, June 11, 2023

Course Name: Oncology & Hospital Massage (Classroom dates followed by clinical rotation) |

CE Hours: 100 Hours |

Location: Royal Oak/MI, USA | In-Person |

Inst. Karen Armstrong |

Organization: Beaumont Health |

Phone: 248-551-9995 | Email: [email protected]

Prerequisites:

Current Massage Therapy License

 

From: Sun, July 9, 2023 To:Tues, July 11, 2023

Course Name:A Cancer’s Journey

CE Hours: 24 Hours |

Location: Plano, Texas | In-Person |

Inst. Amy Scottino, LMT, MTI, CEP

Organization: Emerald Bodywork Education

Phone: 972-654-2341 | Email: [email protected]

Prerequisites:

License to touch/Bodywork

 

From: Mon, Aug 7, 2023 To: Mon, Sep 25, 2023

Course Name: Module 2 Oncology Massage Live weekly (Mondays 4pm-6pm) and home study |

CE Hours: 24 Hours |

Location: Hepburn, Victoria, Australia |  Virtual |

Inst. Kate Butler | Organization: Oncology Massage Global

Email: [email protected]

Prerequisites:

Registered allied health practitioners only

Successful completion of all module 1 assessments.

The online theory for each of the 4 units must be completed before each weekly live section

 

From: Fri, Aug 18, 2023 To: Sun, Aug 20, 2023 |

Course Name: Oncology Massage Essentials |

CE Hours: 24 |

Location: Duncan, South Carolina

Instructor: Lucy Allen |

Organization: Oncology Massage of the Carolinas & Spartanburg Community College |

Website | Email: [email protected]

Prerequisites:

Current massage license and liability insurance

 

From: Fri, Aug 18, 2023 To: Sun, Aug 20, 2023 |

Course Name: Oncology Massage Essentials |

CE Hours: 24 |

Location: Duncan, South Carolina

Instructor: Lucy Allen |

Organization: Oncology Massage of the Carolinas & Spartanburg Community College |

Website | Email: [email protected]

Prerequisites:

Current massage license and liability insurance

 

From: Fri, Sept 29, 2023 To: Sun, Oct 1, 2023

Course Name: Introduction to Oncology Massage |

CE Hours: 24 Hours |

Location: Grand Rapids/MI, USA | In-Person |

Inst. Karen Armstrong |

Organization: Beaumont Health |

Phone: 248-551-9995 | Email: [email protected]

Prerequisites:

Current Massage Therapy License

 

From: Mon, Oct 9, 2023 To: Wed, Oct 11, 2023

From: Fri, Oct 13, 2023 To: Sun, Oct 15, 2023

Course Name: Oncology & Hospital Massage (Classroom dates followed by clinical rotation) |

CE Hours: 100 Hours |

Location: Royal Oak/MI, USA | In-Person |

Inst. Karen Armstrong |

Organization: Beaumont Health |

Phone: 248-551-9995 | Email: [email protected]

Prerequisites:

Current Massage Therapy License

 

From: Thurs, Oct 19, 2023 To: Sat, Oct 21, 2023

Course Name:  Essentials of Oncology Massage: A 3-Day Foundational Course |

CE Hours: 24 Hours |

Location: East Petersburg, Pa, USA | In-Person, Hybrid |

Inst. Lin Roussel & Melissa Faith-Baun |

Organization: Massage CE Advantage, LLC |

Website: www.massageCEadvantage.com/lin-roussel | Email: [email protected] and

[email protected]

Prerequisites:

LMT or LE.

 

From: Fri, Oct 20, 2023 To: Sun, Oct 22, 2023 |

Course Name: Oncology Massage Essentials |

CE Hours: 24 |

Location: North Charleston, South Carolina

Instructor: Lucy Allen |

Organization: Oncology Massage of the Carolinas & Spartanburg Community College |

Website | Email: [email protected]

Prerequisites:

Current massage license and liability insurance

 

From: Wed. Nov 1, 2023 To: Sun, Dec 10, 2023

Course Name:  Gentle Touch for Individuals Living with Cancer |

CE Hours: 26.6 Hours |

Location: Phoenix College | In-Person/Virtual, Hybrid |

Inst. Nikki Albert |

Organization: Phoenix College |

Email: [email protected]

Prerequisites:

Training in Swedish massage and draping

 

From: Sun, March 24, 2024 To: Tues, March 26, 2024

Course Name:A Cancer’s Journey

CE Hours: 24 Hours |

Location: Plano, Texas | In-Person |

Inst. Amy Scottino, LMT, MTI, CEP

Organization: Emerald Bodywork Education

Phone: 972-654-2341 | Email: [email protected]

Prerequisites:

License to touch/Bodywork

 

From: Fri, June 21, 2024 To:Sun, June 23, 2024

Course Name:A Cancer’s Journey

CE Hours: 24 Hours |

Location: Austin, Texas | In-Person |

Inst. Amy Scottino, LMT, MTI, CEP

Organization: Emerald Bodywork Education

Phone: 972-654-2341 | Email: [email protected]

Prerequisites:

License to touch/Bodywork