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Oncology Scar Specialist

Stand Out with Specialist Scar Therapy Training for Cancer Care

Develop specialist skills to treat scar tissue, fibrosis and common post-surgical complications after cancer surgery and radiotherapy with our comprehensive oncology-focused training. This course combines evidence informed practical scar massage techniques with easy to follow online theory knowledge, equipping you to improve outcomes for your oncology clients.

Support recovery after cancer surgery and radiotherapy

The Oncology Scar Specialist course is a blended online and in-person course, providing first class education in manual treatment for clients with scar tissue, fibrosis and adhesions after oncology surgery and radiotherapy. In addition to scar massage, you will learn techniques for Axillary Web Syndrome (AWS/cording) diaphragm release and rib mobilisations. Basic theory about wound healing, scars, radiotherapy and covering common complications (such as capsular contracture, fat necrosis and working with clients who have a stoma) are included.

Reduce pain and improve movement

Master skills to improve range of movement and reduce pain at any stage after cancer surgery or radiotherapy treatment.

Promote healthy scars

Provide a bespoke treatment program for your clients to reduce common symptoms with clinical treatment and personalised self-scar care.

TREATING complex reconstructions

Scar massage techniques for clients after complex flap and graft reconstructions can provide relief from tightness and improve common symptoms.

Full course details

Perfect for healthcare professionals working in cancer care:

1. Oncology scar massage

Learn evidence informed approaches to gentle but effective scar massage. Taught with a holistic approach to maximise results to aid surgery recovery, reduce pain and improve sensation and range of movement.

2. Scar stretch

Stretching is an important component in oncology surgery recovery. Stiffness and fibrosis caused by the operations and radiotherapy leave tight areas that respond well to the Restore stretch techniques.

3. Active and passive techniques for Axillary Web Syndrome (AWS/cording)

Shoulder mobility is often compromised after cancer surgery. Axillary web syndrome (also known as cording) is a common complication and this course covers a variety of options for manual treatment protocols.

4. Breathing assessment and techniques to promote healthy diaphragm function

Diaphragmatic breathing is key to help mobilise and stretch the ribs, massage the abdominal organs, promote lymph flow, sleep and aid recovery. We will show you some gentle techniques to use to aid diaphragmatic breathing in your clients.

5. Mobilisations for the ribs, chest and shoulder

Scar tissue can be stiff, tight and adhered to the chest wall. This creates fascial restrictions and stiffness through our collagen matrix. Use gentle mobilising movements to stretch the soft tissue around the ribs.

6. Oil massage techniques for the chest and ribs

Surgery after breast or abdominal surgery can impact the ribs, with stiffness and adherent tissue onto the chest wall. Learn a simple chest and ribs massage routine to ease tightness in the pectorals, intercostals and over the ribs.

7. Positioning the client in supine and side-lying

By adapting your client position you will master ways to work deeply, but gently into the tissues to promote soft, supple scars. Learn options for supine and side-lying positions for your head and neck, breast and abdominal surgery clients.

8. Treatment considerations for clients with a stoma

Adaptions in your treatment duration and pressure may need to be varied for clients with a stoma. Learn important considerations for this and other common concerns.

Theory is delivered in video lessons with interactive multiple choice quiz questions. To make study easy to fit around your busy lifestyle, our lesson videos are kept to under 15 minutes so you can fit study into a lunch break or between appointments.

Terminology in this course
Wound healing and scar formation
Chemotherapy and wound healing
Radiotherapy and wound healing
Lymphatic system and scar therapy
Common complications
Contraindications*
Scar care products*
Treatment planning*

Supporting documents provided: A practical manual and Powerpoint pdf’s. Lessons marked with * also include an accompanying theory document. Links to research in texts.

Significantly more in-depth theory is delivered in our advanced online theory course, Understanding Scars, which we recommend to complement this training.

This course is packed with extra resources to support you.

Library of video demonstrations:

Scar massage, scar stretch, treating axillary web syndrome, diaphragm release, rib massage and positioning
DIEP Flap (autologous) breast reconstruction early healing
DIEP Flap (autologous) breast reconstruction mature scar
LAT Flap (autologous) breast reconstruction mature scar
Mastectomy and lymphoedema
Mastectomy mature scar and historic shoulder surgery for bone cancer
DIEP Flap (autologous) breast reconstruction advanced treatment, mature scar
Bowel cancer with stoma reversal and liver resection, mature scar
Malignant melanoma and subsequent Flap surgery, mature scar
Leiomyosarcoma on the femoral artery with Flap surgery and lymphoedema in the leg, mature scar
Nephrectomy mature scar
Radical neck dissection mature scar
Deep Oscillation medical device demonstration.

In each practical demonstration video, we include a time stamp showing when different techniques are shown onscreen you can skip to the sections you want to view as we know how busy life can be!

Marketing leaflets and social media images

Let us boost your booking after the course, includes:

Newly certified image for social media
- Official logo badge for your website
- What is oncology scar therapy? Client PDF
- How can scar therapy help after breast cancer? Client PDf

Client aftercare leaflets

Making sure your client knows what to expect after a treatment is important. We have made this easy by providing a ready made aftercare leaflet for you to print or email to your clients.

Exclusive offers and discounts

We have arranged exclusive discounts with companies that supply products used by our Restore Scar Therapists. With discounts on a wide range of products in UK and overseas.

This comprehensive training program is designed to be delivered over 8+ weeks. Online enrolment is activated four weeks before your course and you will have continued access to the course modules via your student dashboard for 12 months. You may subscribe for extended access if you would like to stay enrolled beyond this time.

Pre-course self-paced online theory (5+ hours)

Theory video lessons
Multiple-choice quiz questions
Downloadable PDF documents
Links to research and further reading
Introduction to the practical techniques

Live Welcome Zoom lesson (1.5 hours)

Join your tutor and group before your in-person class

In-person training (14 hours)

Two full days
Master the practical techniques
Watch demonstration treatments given to members of the public impacted by scar tissue after cancer
Treat real people with scars in a supervised clinic session

Case studies (6 hours)

Give two different clients two scar therapy treatments (four treatments in total)
Submit your case study online

Online technique review (3 hours)

Video demonstrations and treatments for early and mature scar care to reinforce technique choices and provide support as you work through your case studies.

Case study submission

Submit your case studies for review and tutor feedback.

Live Final Zoom lesson (1.5 HOURS)

Join your tutor and group six weeks after your in-person class to discuss your case-studies and ensure you have no outstanding questions.

An excellent course with great in depth content. Thorough teaching with support from experienced helpers to assist in building confidence and enhancing our skills. The course was set at a high level and the results were excellent. I was helped to feel comfortable with my ability and encouraged to stretch my knowledge.

Laura Johnson

I found it extremely interesting on how clients can be treated with scars relating to their cancer operations. I felt we learnt so much on how to reduce scars old and new, and other related problems on oncology patients.

What you will learn from this course

The Restore Oncology Scar Specialist course will enable you to provide a comprehensive scar treatment to a client after cancer surgery and radiotherapy. You can expect to help people with itching, pain, limited movement, cosmetically inferior scars and symptoms associated with internal adhesions. Treatment may not completely resolve issues, but can often provide symptom relief. In early scar healing you will be able to advise on topical products and self-scar care.

Learn techniques suitable for clients struggling with:

AXILLARY WEB SYNDROME

Radiation fibrosis

PAIN

SENSITIVITY

Capsular contracture

FAT NECROSIS

Tightness

Dates and Locations

Oncology Scar Specialist, London

£799 GBP

SOLD OUT

Instalment options available.

Oncology Scar Specialist, Gowerton

£749 GBP

SOLD OUT

Instalment options available.

Oncology Scar Specialist, Sydney, Australia

AUD$1600.00

Oncology Scar Specialist, Richmond, N Yorks

£749 GBP

Instalment options available.

Oncology Scar Specialist, Birtinya, Australia

AUD$1600.00

SOLD OUT

Oncology Scar Specialist, Adelaide, Australia

AUD$1600.00

Oncology Scar Specialist, Auckland, New Zealand

$1600.00 NZD

Oncology Scar Specialist, Melbourne, Australia

AUD$1600.00

Oncology Scar Specialist, Belfast

£749 GBP

Instalment options available.

Oncology Scar Specialist, Wellington, New Zealand

$1600.00 NZD

Oncology Scar Specialist, Greece

480€

Oncology Scar Specialist, Bath

£749 GBP

Instalment options available.

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Private Training

Cost-effective scar therapy training at your facility

Transform your team’s capabilities with private, on-site scar therapy training. Ideal for clinics, charities, hospitals and healthcare departments looking to train multiple practitioners, our private courses offer a cost-effective solution for groups.

I feel it was well presented and the theory covered many aspects of patients needs , but I always learn from hands on practical touch, so l was pleased we had patients who so kindly gave us permission to handle their scars and related oncology problems.

Hazel Tudor

Who is this course suitable for?

This course delivers professional development to professionals in therapy and healthcare roles. You should already be certified or working in healthcare in a professional capacity as our courses are not stand-alone qualifications. This list is not exclusive, contact us if your profession is not listed

Oncology Physiotherapists
Physiotherapist
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Occupational Therapists
Lymphoedema Therapists

Massage therapists including oncology massage, sports massage, clinical and holistic massage
Osteopath
Pelvic Physiotherapist

Bowen Therapist
Aromatherapist
Reflexologist
Oncology rehabilitation specialist (with a qualification in manual therapy)
Chiropractor

Therapists specialising in Orthopaedic Oncology may gain more by attending the Scar Therapy Practitioner if they can only attend one course.

Who teaches this course?

Emma Holly, Founder

Founder

Tina Glynn

Lymphoedema and Clinical Massage Therapist

Sarah Clark

Lymphoedema and Holistic Therapy Practitioner

Janna Hawkins, New Zealand

Lymphoedema and Oncology Physiotherapist

Who we have trained

Not quite what you were looking for?

Our courses are designed that they can be taken as a standalone training and knowledge is layered through our flexible training pathway. Understanding Scars: Advanced Online Theory and our Scar Therapy Practitioner courses would be a perfect partner to the Oncology Scar Specialist course.

Get started with online training

This comprehensive online theory course provides advanced insights into the complexities of scar formation and treatment. Through structured, self-paced learning, you’ll develop the theoretical foundation needed to critically evaluate and plan effective scar therapy interventions.