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

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 Chesterfield. Classes run at The White Rose School of Beauty Chesterfield, with flexible daytime attendance. Funding options are available and will be discussed at interview. This therapies for cancer and life limiting conditions qualification prepares qualified complementary therapists to work in healthcare settings with clients who have cancer or other life limiting conditions. You'll develop specialist knowledge and practical skills to deliver safe, appropriate complementary therapies to this client group. The course takes around 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 learn how to adapt complementary therapies safely for clients with cancer or life limiting conditions.
  • You'll understand the physical and psychological effects of cancer and long-term illness on the body.
  • You'll develop skills in assessing client suitability and contraindications in a healthcare context.
  • You'll learn how to plan and deliver aromatherapy, reflexology, or massage treatments for this client group.
  • You'll understand how complementary therapies sit alongside conventional medical care.
  • You'll learn how to communicate sensitively and professionally with clients who are critically frail or seriously ill.

How you will learn

Learning takes place in the classroom at The White Rose School of Beauty Chesterfield, with flexible daytime sessions. Assessment is through a combination of practical observation and knowledge-based assessment. You'll demonstrate your ability to work safely and effectively with clients in a healthcare context. The centre will confirm the full assessment requirements before you start.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. The White Rose School of Beauty Chesterfield 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 therapist in a care home or long-term care facility
  • Freelance therapist specialising in oncology and life limiting conditions

What you could study next

If you want to deepen your clinical knowledge, a Level 5 or higher qualification in a specific complementary therapy discipline may be the next step. Some therapists go on to study counselling or palliative care qualifications to broaden their role in healthcare settings. A Level 5 Diploma in Reflexology or Aromatherapy could extend your practice further.

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