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Level 4 Therapies for Cancer and Life Limiting Conditions Course in Doncaster

CostFree if you're eligible
Duration45 hours
LevelLevel 4
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFlexible
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyVTCT awarding body

Fees apply if you're not eligible. Free or reduced fees may be available, depending on your circumstances. Contact The White Rose School of Beauty and Complementary Therapies for more info.

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About this course

Level 4 Therapies for Cancer and Life Limiting Conditions Course in Doncaster. Classes run at The White Rose School of Beauty Doncaster, during the day on a flexible timetable. Funding options are available and will be discussed at interview, so fees may or may not apply depending on your circumstances. This therapies for cancer and life limiting conditions qualification is for qualified complementary therapists who want to work in healthcare settings with clients living with cancer or other life limiting conditions. You must already hold a Level 3 or equivalent qualification in aromatherapy, reflexology, or massage, plus Level 3 anatomy and physiology. The course runs for 45 hours.

Who this course is for

This qualification will prepare you to work within a healthcare setting providing complementary therapies for clients who are suffering life limiting condition or who are critically frail. Complementary therapies are widely available to people with cancer and increasingly to patients with a range of long term medical and life limiting conditions.

Entry requirements

To be eligible for registration on this qualification, it is a requirement that you are a qualified complementary therapist holding a Level 3 (or equivalent) qualification in at least one of the three main principles of complementary therapies, aromatherapy, reflexology and massage. Anatomy and physiology knowledge at Level 3 or equivalent is also a mandatory requirement.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop skills in adapting complementary therapies for clients with cancer and life limiting conditions.
  • You'll learn how to assess clients who are critically frail or living with long-term medical conditions.
  • You'll understand the principles of safe practice when working alongside conventional healthcare treatments.
  • You'll explore how aromatherapy, reflexology, and massage can be applied in a healthcare context.
  • You'll learn how to plan and deliver therapy sessions that meet individual client needs.
  • You'll develop knowledge of the physical and emotional impact of life limiting conditions on clients.

How you will learn

Classes are delivered in person at the centre during the day. Assessment for this level 4 therapies for cancer and life limiting conditions qualification is based on practical demonstration of your therapy skills and written or portfolio evidence of your knowledge. The centre will confirm the full assessment requirements when you enrol.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. The White Rose School of Beauty Doncaster will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Complementary therapist in a hospice or palliative care setting
  • Cancer support therapist working alongside oncology teams
  • Complementary therapist in an NHS or private hospital wellbeing service
  • Reflexologist or aromatherapist in a cancer charity support centre
  • Holistic therapist in a care home specialising in end-of-life care
  • Self-employed therapist offering specialist sessions for clients with long-term conditions

What you could study next

After completing this level 4 therapies for cancer and life limiting conditions qualification, you could progress to a Level 5 Diploma in a complementary therapy specialism to deepen your clinical knowledge. You might also consider training in counselling or palliative care support to broaden the range of services you can offer in healthcare settings.

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