Train The Trainer

Course Outline

This is a specially designed training course for Amethyst Trust qualified massage professionals to be able to train team members within their business. It covers all the theory and practical considerations of offering massage therapies to clients who have either experienced or are in treatment for cancer.

This course will cover:

  • Training methodology; online pre-course, face to face theory and practical, assessments, case studies and certification
  • Partnership with Amethyst Trust
  • Working in alignment with the SATCC Standard

The course will include in depth teaching of the Amethyst Specialist Cancer Massage course which covers:

  • Understanding cancer
  • Cancer treatments and possible side effects
  • Medical terminology
  • Dispelling the myths around massaging clients who have experienced cancer
  • The benefits of massage therapy
  • Extending consultation skills to ensure safe treatment planning
  • Massage; considerations and adaptations - for clients who have experienced cancer from the point of diagnosis, through treatment and after they have recovered
  • Practical massage application building confidence and competence
  • Resilience for the therapist
  • Case studies, reflective practice

Assessment Methods

Trainees will be continuously assessed by the tutor during the practical training to ensure competence; health and safety, consultation, managing learner's expectations, communication, adaptation of massage techniques and aftercare.

Lessons will be observed in both theory and practical to enable certification and an agreement to teach on behalf of the Amethyst Trust.

Pre-Requisite Requirements

Amethyst Trust Specialist Cancer Massage Certificate or equivalent*.

Level 3 in Body Massage or equivalent*.

Teacher Training qualification or equivalent*.


Qualification certificates must be shown on enrolment.


*If you are not sure that you have the necessary pre requisite then please contact enquiries@amethysttrust.co.uk for confirmation.

Duration

Online home study precludes a minimum of five practical training days and is followed by further study in the form of case studies and observations.

Fees

Please contact enquiries@amethysttrust.co.uk for details.

Dates and Locations

To be arranged, please contact enquiries@amethysttrust.co.uk for more information.