Cancer and palliative care for reflexologists

Explore the role of reflexology in the home, hospice and hospital, and discover the benefits you can offer through all stages of cancer. This introduction will also include a hands-on session.

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Key course information

Date
05/02/12

Day(s)
Sun

Duration
1 week

Time
10:15 - 17:15

Fees
Full fee: £59^NC

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

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Course code
FTQ20

Availability
This course has finished

^NC: No concessionary fees available as there is no government funding for this course.

This course has finished

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Course outline

What is the course about?

A one day course for the qualified reflexologist where you can discover the wonderful benefits that can be offered to your clients through their cancer journey. Explore the role of reflexology in home, hospice and hospital through case history and the personal experience of the tutor. Gain an overview of cancer, its treatment and side effects. Learn how to be inventive and creative in your approach to clients in order to offer best practice.

There will be a hands-on session where you can practice adapting technique to follow guidelines for palliative care and reflexology.

What topics will we cover?

- Published guidelines for palliative and cancer care
- Cautions and Contra-indications
- Adapting technique for safe practice
- The role of reflexology in home, hospital and hospice
- Side effects to cancer treatment
- The cancer journey
- Palliative care.

By the end of this course you should be able to:

- Recognise contra-indications and cautions of reflexology treatment in cancer care
- Demonstrate how to adapt technique for safe practice
- Know where to access guidelines for cancer and palliative care
- Describe the benefits of reflexology for the cancer /palliative care client.

What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?

Continued Professional Development for qualified reflexologists
You should be able to: Detect opinion, implicit meaning and bias; Listen to complex information and respond appropriately; present information clearly and contribute to discussions.

PLEASE SEE THE PRE-BODYWORK CHECK LIST BELOW:
We have strict guidelines as we aim to protect the health and safety of students in training and those they practise on during and after the course, whilst providing widest possible access. If you have suffered from any of the conditions listed, please check with a medical practitioner whether it is suitable for you to undertake a bodywork course and bring a referral letter from your doctor to your tutor. If you have not checked, or if it is not suitable, please do not participate in a bodywork class/course.

- Epilepsy
- Diabetes
- An untreated medical condition
- Spinal injuries
- A recent operation
- Severe skin disorders
- Severe mental illness
- On medication
- Cardiovascular disorders (high blood pressure, severe varicose veins, heart problems, thrombosis)
- Bone or joint disorders (Rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis)
- Pregnancy (or post natal)
- Endocrine disorders
- Knee Problems (for Shiatsu, Thai massage and introductory massage courses only)
- Is there anything else we should know about your health before you enrol for a course? If there is, please let the Health & Movement Studies team know.

If accepted onto a course, a student could be given alternative practical tasks and adjustments may be made where reasonable. However, a student could be asked to leave the course if any situation were to arise which could endanger the well being of that student, or any other student. It is for instance not suitable to work on another student, if you are taking medication that affects your concentration or if you have uncontrolled fits which could cause a danger to others during a relevant activity.

How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?

- By demonstration
- Practical pair work
- Group exercises
- Talk/discussion
- Questions and answers
- Feedback.

Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?

Towel, antiseptic wipes, powder
Pen and paper
Handouts will be provided including a further reading list.

Do I need to have an interview before I can enrol?

No.

What feedback will I get?

You will receive regular feedback from your tutor throughout the course, as and when appropriate. At the end of the course you and your tutor are asked to assess the progress you have made.

How will I be able to give my views on the course?

Please complete the evaluation form at the end of your course. These are monitored and help us to continually improve our courses.

How do I find out if I can get some support for my learning?

You may be interested in: education and careers advice; financial and childcare support; disability support; support for Deaf and hearing-impaired students; dyslexia support; English and maths support; counselling, and library services (supported learning centre). To find out what may be available to you, and how to apply, see page 213 of the 11/12 course guide, or visit www.citylit.ac.uk/students

When I've finished, what course can I do next?

Further Continuing Professional Development courses.

General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Information and Advice Shop, open Monday to Friday 12:00 – 19:00 during term time, and Monday to Friday 12:00 – 17:00 out of term time. See the course guide for term dates and further details.

Who can I contact for further information?

Tel: 020 7492 2622

health@citylit.ac.uk

Advice times:

During term-time Tuesday 12.30 - 13.30 and 17.30 - 18.30 Thursday 12.30 - 13.30 and 17.30 - 18.30

Non term-time Tuesday 17.30 - 18.30 Wednesday 12.30 - 13.30.

To enrol on a course, call 020 7831 7831.

Contact us

Health and movement studies

Tel: 020 7492 2622

health@citylit.ac.uk

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