Level 4 Therapies for Cancer and Life Limiting Conditions Course in Leeds
CostFree if you're eligible
Duration45 hours
LevelLevel 4
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFlexible
AttendanceDaytime
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.
Level 4 Therapies for Cancer and Life Limiting Conditions Course in Leeds. Classes run at The White Rose School of Beauty Leeds, daytime on a flexible schedule. Funding options are available and will be discussed at interview, so fees may or may not apply depending on your circumstances. This course prepares qualified complementary therapists to work in healthcare settings with clients who have cancer or other life limiting conditions. You'll cover how to adapt aromatherapy, reflexology, and massage safely for this client group. The course takes around 45 hours to complete.
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 learn how to adapt complementary therapies safely for clients with cancer or life limiting conditions.
You'll develop your understanding of the physical and emotional needs of critically frail clients.
You'll study how to carry out risk assessments before providing treatments in a healthcare setting.
You'll learn how aromatherapy, reflexology, and massage can be modified for medical contexts.
You'll explore the professional and ethical responsibilities of working alongside healthcare teams.
You'll build knowledge of contraindications and precautions specific to this client group.
How you will learn
Learning is classroom based at The White Rose School of Beauty Leeds, with flexible daytime attendance. Assessment is through a combination of practical observation and written or portfolio evidence demonstrating your competence with this client group. You will be assessed on your ability to plan, deliver, and evaluate complementary therapy treatments safely within a healthcare context.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. The White Rose School of Beauty Leeds 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 care therapist working alongside oncology teams in an NHS or private hospital
Holistic therapist in a cancer support centre or charity
Freelance therapist specialising in clients with long-term conditions
Wellbeing therapist in a care home or community health service
What you could study next
Level 5 or foundation degree in Complementary Therapies or Health and Wellbeing, for those wanting to move into teaching or clinical leadership roles.
Specialist short courses in palliative care or end-of-life support, to deepen your knowledge of working with this client group.
A teaching qualification such as a Level 3 or Level 4 Award in Education and Training, if you want to train other therapists.
