Student Clinical Practicum: Palliative Care Massage Therapy

CLINIC-0361 - Student Clinical Practicum: Palliative Care Massage Therapy

Compassionate Touch for Comfort, Care, and Healing

This clinical practicum provides students with hands-on experience in the sensitive and specialized field of oncology and hospice massage therapy. Under the supervision of experienced instructors, students will learn and apply gentle, compassionate massage techniques tailored to meet the unique physical, emotional, and psychological needs of individuals facing cancer treatment or end-of-life care. Emphasis is placed on safety protocols, comfort positioning, understanding contraindications, sensitive client communication, and accurate clinical documentation (SOAP notes), empowering students to deliver effective, supportive therapeutic care in oncology and hospice settings.

Supervised clinical practicum emphasizing specialized protocols for hospice massage

🕒 8 Hours Ahna Ma

🌐 Clinical Practicum View Syllabus

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Learning Objectives & Outcomes

Upon successful completion, students will:

Demonstrate proficiency in safe, appropriate massage techniques for oncology and hospice care
Conduct sensitive, thorough assessments addressing physical, emotional, and comfort-related concerns
Professionally and compassionately manage therapeutic sessions tailored to client needs
Accurately document sessions through comprehensive SOAP notes
Apply instructor and peer feedback to refine and enhance clinical practices

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Target Audience

Massage therapy students who have completed foundational coursework in oncology and hospice massage therapy and wish to deepen their clinical practice in these specialized areas.

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Prerequisites

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Assessment & Evaluation

Active participation in all clinical practicum activities and adherence to professional standards
Accurate and thorough SOAP note documentation
Constructive evaluations by supervising instructors and peer feedback sessions

Ahna Ma

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