VTCT Level 4 Diploma in Providing Therapies for Clients with Cancer or other Life Limiting Conditions
(Oncology massage) (VRQ) training course
- BIDEFORD VENUE

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Course dates & venues

This course is available at the following venues


Bideford, Devon(4 days):
ALL DATES MUST BE ATTENDED

May '25 - Tues 20th, Thurs 22nd;
June '25 - Thurs 12th;
July '25 - Thurs 10th;

+ monthly live zoom video coursework support lessons (dates tbc)
DATES ARE NON TRANSFERABLE TO ANY OTHER DATE OR VENUE

Course Fee:

£1,297

(Pay in full or pay monthly)

Course overview
The VTCT Level 4 Diploma in Providing Therapies for Clients with Cancer or other Life Limiting Conditions qualification will prepare you to work within a healthcare setting providing complementary therapies for clients who are suffering life limiting conditions or who are critically frail. Complementary therapies are widely available to people with cancer and increasingly to patients with a range of long term medical and life limiting conditions. These therapies are delivered alongside orthodox treatments, often within the healthcare setting, with the aim of providing psychological and emotional support through the relief of symptoms.

Who is this qualification for?
VTCT Level 4 Diploma in Providing Therapies for Clients with Cancer or other Life Limiting Conditions qualification provides a specialised progression route with advanced technical knowledge and skills for Level 3 complementary therapists.

This qualification is completed through the exam board - The VTCT (Vocational training and charitable trust); and is Ofqual regulated.

How this could benefit your clients:
Provide psychological and emotional support through the relief of symptoms

Course information

Pre-requisite / Entry level:
To be eligible for registration on this qualification, it is a requirement that you are a qualified complementary therapist holding a Level 3 (or equivalent) qualification in at least one of the three main disciplines of complementary therapies, namely - aromatherapy, reflexology and massage. Anatomy and physiology knowledge at Level 3 or equivalent is also a mandatory requirement
Course format:
4 day practicals (training/assessments) + online learning modules + case studies

To achieve this qualification, it is recommended a minimum of eight case studies for clients in a realistic working environment should be completed. At least three of these should have a minimum of two follow-ups. You should aim to provide complementary therapy to a variety of different clients with life limiting medical conditions or those who are clinically frail.
Attendance:
4 days practical
+ monthly video calls for coursework support (dates tbc)
Exam board:
VTCT - Vocational training & charitable trust
(Ofqual / government regulated - www.vtct.org.uk)

Career potential:
Advanced / clinical complementary therapist for clients with cancer or life limiting conditions - employed or self-employed, working in a salon or spa or as a home / mobile therapist.
Additional costs:
You will need to purchase your own products and oils to bring to the training & in order to carry out your case studies, ie massage medium such as grapeseed oil
Qualification gained:
VTCT Level 4 Diploma in Providing Therapies for Clients with Cancer or Other Life Limiting Conditions (VRQ)

VTCT code: CT4D2F
Qulaification no: 601/8314/7
Course content:
UCT11M - Interpersonal skills for the complementary therapist
UCT13M - Provide complementary therapies for people with life limiting conditions
UCT14M - Working with healthcare professionals
UCT10M - Principles of providing complementary therapies in a healthcare setting
Guided learning hours (GLH):
186
(GLH incl’s. practical, coursework/homework, case studies, assessments, research/reading)

Insurance

Please check your insurance companies requirements before enrolling on this course? (It is the students responsibility to check coverage with their insurers BEFORE enrolling on this course)
We recommend you hold student insurance while studying this course to cover you while practicing &/or when carrying out case studies (where applicable).
  • If you already have therapist insurance - You should be able to add this therapy onto your current insurance
    If you do not have therapist insurance - You can take out student insurance while practicing, and top this up to therapist insurance when qualified. You can take out student insurance for around £25 which will cover you for up to 12 months. For more information and aa list of recommended insurers - CLICK HERE

Course Lessons

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Karen Ashton

Your instructor
Karen Ashton, founder of Holistic Therapies Training Academy and also known as 'The Aromatherapy Geek,' combines her business acumen and passion for holistic wellness to create a thriving training academy. With a background in business ownership, office management, and accounting, Karen meticulously crafts courses that meet industry standards for online, accredited, and VTCT programs. Originally established in Swindon, Wiltshire, the academy flourished after Karen moved to Bideford, Devon, in 2011 for a better work-life balance. Today, she mentors aspiring therapists, helping them achieve professional success while balancing their personal lives. Karen is also an author, vlogger, and course writer, currently working on her second publication, and continues to inspire others.
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