This specialised course is designed for qualified massage therapy professionals seeking to deepen their knowledge and expand their practice into oncology care. It offers a basic foundation introduction to oncology massage with a strong focus on Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) techniques tailored for clients living with or recovering from cancer or other life limiting conditions.
Oncology Massage using Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) is a specialised, one-day course designed to equip therapists with the knowledge and skills to safely support clients affected by cancer. This training focuses on very gentle, slow, and precise movements that stimulate the lymphatic system without placing stress on the body, making it suitable for individuals at various stages of cancer treatment and recovery. Learners will gain an understanding of how cancer and its treatments impact the lymphatic and immune systems, along with essential adaptations and contraindications. The course emphasises a compassionate, client-centred approach, ensuring treatments promote comfort, reduce swelling, support detoxification, and enhance overall wellbeing.
This course will cover:
- The fundamentals of cancer, treatment side effects, and contraindications
- Safe treatment environment
- Core techniques of MLD and adaptations
- Client assessment, documentation, emmotional support and working alongside healthcare professionals
This is a CPD-accredited, hands-on course combining theory, practical demonstration, and supervised practice. Suitable for those with a Level 3 (or higher) qualification in massage, or related disciplines.
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Duration: 1 day
This Course is fully accredited and insurable by Professional Beauty Direct.
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Oncology Massage using Manual Lympahtic (MLD Techniques PBD
This is a CPD-accredited, hands-on course combining theory, practical demonstration, and supervised practice.
Suitable for those with a Level 3 (or higher) qualification in massage, or related disciplines.
This course is fully accredited by Professional Beauty Direct who will ensure successful students on Certification.
If you are with other Insurance providers, we would advise that you check with them that this training and certification is accepted by them for use in your professional practice. Please ask us for more details if you need further clarification.
Pre study is essential
Ther is also a requirement to complete two case studies after the course practical day.
