Online Learning

Oncology Massage Global (OMG) provides Internationally endorsed online learning for therapists and care-givers who want to learn how to provide effective and safe massage for those with a diagnosis of cancer.

Our course equips therapists to treat clients with complex health issues from diagnosis through treatment to end-of-life care. Practical skills are taught via video on the teaching platform, which can be viewed repeatedly. Practical meetings are limited to 4 therapists per facilitator, ensuring small group work.
The content includes diverse multimedia to keep you engaged. Topics are broken into short presentations for easy progress, even with limited time. There are questions and challenges to reinforce learning, along with regular online meetings with facilitators for discussions, case studies, and inquiries.

At the course’s end, you’ll design a full-body massage considering correct draping, positioning, treatment length, medical devices, and vital health considerations.

If your time zone differs from Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), inform our administrator; we may offer various meeting times. One-on-one sessions with facilitators can be arranged if needed.

The course consists of two modules.

Module 1

Module 1 is the entry level, providing the skills and knowledge to work with patients from diagnosis through all forms of cancer treatment to the end stage of life.

Module 1 comprises 4 units, each including a practical element and each to be completed in a 2-week period. The virtual class will meet online weekly to review the content before proceeding to the next section of the unit.

Module 1 is completed in 8 weeks at a pace that is easily incorporated into a full-time workload.

Module 1 Content
  • Introduction to the essence of oncology massage, how it differs from remedial massage
  • The science of cancer
  • How to work effectively and safely with a client receiving chemotherapy, radiation or post-surgical procedure
  • The nature of fascia and how cancer treatment impacts the internal matrix
  • Working with a compromised lymphatic system
  • Oncology Massage intake form
  • Draping and Practical methods are provided each fortnight and include various techniques for the whole body, including one with a fully clothed client

Pricing

For Australian and international therapists:

• $600 full price
• $550 if you pay 1 month in advance
(All prices are in Australian dollars – AUD)

Massage & Myotherapy Australia Endorsed Education Activity: 30 points for Module 1.

To express your interest in our courses, please send an email to info@oncologymassageglobal.com.au

Proposed Schedule

Module 1 is planned to be held over the 8 weeks commencing:

13 January 2025
20 February 2025
17 March 2025
14 July 2025
14 August 2025
22 January 2026
9th February 2026

Module 1 Refresher

The refresher is designed for those who have completed an Oncology Massage course in the past and would like to update their skills. It takes the equivalent of up to one day to complete (entirely self-paced) and includes a theory and practical assessment.

Pricing

$150
(All prices are in Australian dollars – AUD)

To express your interest in our courses, please send an email to info@oncologymassageglobal.com.au

Proposed Schedule

The refresher runs independently and can be started at any time.

Module 2

Module 2 is for registered remedial massage therapists and includes more rigorous assessment with advanced skills.

The prerequisite for Module 2 is the successful completion of all assessments for Module 1 and a minimum Diploma of Remedial Massage qualification.

With the framework established in the first module, therapists expand their ability to work with remedial issues presented by the client who may also be in cancer treatment, including abdominal massage and in-depth scar work.

The successful completion of module 2 enables you to advertise as Oncology Massage Therapist and register as an OMT with the International Society for Oncology Massage, ThinkTree and Massage & Myotherapy Australia.

Module 2 is broken up into 4 units, each to be completed within a 2-week period, the final of which is a practical assessment.

Module 2 Content
  • Review of the science
  • Review of the principles of Oncology Massage
  • Case studies for treatment planning & discussion
  • Cancer, the emotions and the 4 ‘C’s
  • Abdominal massage
  • Global fascial release
  • Advanced scar treatment
  • Supervised treatment of a cancer client

Pricing

For Australian and international therapists:

• $700 full price
• $650 if you pay 1 month in advance
(All prices are in Australian dollars – AUD)

Massage & Myotherapy Australia Endorsed Education Activity: 30 points for Module 2.

To express your interest in our courses, please send an email to info@oncologymassageglobal.com.au

Proposed Schedule

Module 2 is planned to be held over the 8 weeks commencing:

1 May 2025
6 October 2025
23 April 2026