Oncology Massage Educators – S4OM
Steps to Becoming an S4OM Recognized Education Provider Organization
There are qualifications needed to apply for approval as an S4OM Recognized Education Provider Organization (REP Org). The application assesses both the curriculum and the instructors. It is thoroughly reviewed by the Education Committee using the Education Standards for S4OM Foundational Courses. This review process ensures consistent standards are applied to each REP Org.
All instructors of an S4OM REP Org agree to maintain their S4OM Preferred Practitioner (PP) status, thereby committing to the Standards of Practice for S4OM Preferred Practitioners.
An S4OM Foundational Course instructs massage therapists about the basics of providing massage therapy in a safe, ethical, and appropriate manner for those living with cancer. Each S4OM REP Org develops a unique curriculum which must include:
- understanding the disease of cancer
- basic knowledge of common medical treatments
- appropriately adapting massage therapy as a result of treatment and disease side effects
- clinical learning opportunities that allow for hands-on practice and supervision
In addition to Foundational Courses, many S4OM REP Organizations teach Supplemental Courses.
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The intention of the Education Standards for S4OM Foundational Courses is to provide an outline of the required elements of a S4OM recognized Foundational Course. A Foundational Course is meant to teach massage therapists the basics of providing massage therapy in a safe, ethical, and appropriate manner for those diagnosed with cancer.
Review the complete Education Standards for S4OM Foundational Courses by clicking on the link.
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We welcome you to apply to be an S4OM Recognized Education Provider Organization (REP Org) if your oncology massage course meets the Education Standards for S4OM Foundational Courses. Please follow the steps outlined below:
- Review the instructions for the S4OM REP Org Application to ensure that your course meets all criteria and familiarize yourself with the necessary documents to include with the application.
- Ensure each of your instructors who will teach the Foundational Course is a current Preferred Practitioner with S4OM.
- Identify a Contact Person (CP) within your organization. Their responsibility is to oversee the application process and act as the ongoing communication point person with the S4OM Education Committee.
- Ensure each instructor who teaches the Foundational Course completes the S4OM Instructor Application. In addition to maintaining their S4OM Preferred Practitioner status, instructor requirements also include teaching experience, professional massage experience, and hands-on experience massaging people living with cancer.
Ready to get started:
- Review the Education Standards for S4OM Foundational Courses
- Review the Instructions for the S4OM REP Org Application
- Ensure each of your instructors are approved as S4OM Preferred Practitioners
Ready to apply:
Applications are available in a fillable .pdf format. Please contact [email protected] if you have issues downloading the applications.
- Complete the S4OM REP Org and Foundational Course Application
- Complete the S4OM Instructor Application (for each instructor)
Still have questions, please contact the S4OM Education Committee for support: [email protected]