Oncology Massage Training | Therapy Education

The Advanced Program

The next step on your educational pathway to excellence in Oncology Massage.

E-Learning

Six self-paced E-Learning Units are released six weeks prior to the In-Person Learning.

We recommend you allow 5 - 6 hours per week for your studies.

Medical Terminology and Appliances
Haematology and Glossary of Terms
Chemotherapy Induced Peripheral Neuropathy (CIPN)
Radiation Oncology and Chemotherapy
Medical Massage – Liver, Digestive Tract and Haematological Malignancy
Case Studies, Writing in Hospital Notes, Informed Consent, and Infection Control

During your E-Learning you will experience

Weekly online mentoring sessions with the Facilitation Team and your fellow students
Active participation in the Discussion Board
Engagement with your peers and the opportunity to develop (or build on!) relationships

In-Person Learning

This three day program of face to face learning with our Senior Facilitation Team is presented to a maximum of eight students.

Hospital Culture and Adaptation of OM
Hospital tour
NEW: Chemotherapy Induced Peripheral Neuropathy (CIPN) Hand and Foot Protocol
NEW: Two upper body techniques
Communication and Self Care
Mindfulness and OM
The Lymphatic System
Hand Hygiene and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Signs of Dying, Grief and Loss, Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD)
Introduction to Simulation Suite
Manual Handling, Positioning and Draping
Minimum of three patient sessions in the Simulation Suite
Research - how we can provide essential support to current projects
Resources, and taking the Advanced Program home

1st Cohort 2025

E-Learning start date: 16 May 2025
In-Person dates: Friday 27, Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 June 2025

2nd Cohort 2025

E-Learning start date: October - coming soon.
In-Person dates: November - on their way!

Essential information:

Successful completion of OMT Ltd.'s Foundation Program in the last four years.
Diploma of Remedial Massage Therapy, Bachelor of Health Science (Myotherapy) or New Zealand Diploma in Remedial Massage (Level 6).
A professional association membership with current Senior first aid certificate and Public Liability and Professional Indemnity Insurance.
A recommendation from an OMT Ltd Facilitator.
Minimum of one year experience working with oncology clients, or within a health care setting.
Whilst registrations are welcomed, Oncology Massage Global students must have completed a one day Mini Tutorial prior to attending the Advanced Program.
Advanced Program fee: $2950.

The Sunshine Coast Health Institute

Oncology Massage Training Ltd is pleased to be partnering with SCHI, the education facility of choice for the Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service, TAFE QLD, University of the Sunshine Coast, Griffith University and the QLD Government.

Our students' pathway of excellence joins with the footsteps of medical and allied health professionals and offers an outstanding experience like no other.

Immerse yourself in an atmosphere built from the experience and knowledge of people who have paved the way for our Oncology Massage Therapists to join the ranks of highly sought after professionals to work in Integrative Oncology Care.

Upon successful completion of The Advanced Program, therapists will be qualified to work in multidisciplinary teams in large public and private institutions.

Rachel Garvin - Hope Horizons Toowoomba QLD

November 2024 Cohort