CONNECTIONS
Toni Muirhead, LMT is a committed Massage Therapist who initiated a complementary care program which offers cancer patients free massage during cancer therapies. http://acaringtouchforcancer.com is a free website created by Toni and is dedicated to educating patients and caregivers about the safe practices of oncology massage; pre, during and after treatment for cancer.
Gayle MacDonald, M.S., LMT is a well known author of Medicine Hands; Massage Therapy for People with Cancer. Her expertise comes from working with oncology patients since 1994 at Oregon Health and Science University. She offers training courses for Massage Practitioners, Bodyworkers and other professional Touch Therapists. http://www.medicinehands.com
BOARDS OF COSMETOLOGY/STATE BOARDS THAT SUPPORT CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR LICENSED AESTHETICIANS (ESTHETICIANS)
CANADA
No continuing education hours required as of March 1, 2008
UNITED STATES
Continuing education hours required as of March 1, 2008
FLORIDA - 16
GEORGIA - 5
IOWA - 8
KENTUCKY - 6
NORTH CAROLINA - 4
OHIO - 8
TEXAS - 8
TOUCH FOR CANCER POLICIES
TFC will list all Aestheticians (Estheticians) and their contact details that are TFC certified to perform Oncology Aesthetics.
We may perform random checks and follow up with any complaints if received.
TFC can refuse to promote Aestheticians (Estheticians) that do not comply with our Oncology Aesthetic requirements even if they have received our certification. Re-certification will be required every two years.
Last updated on: Saturday, 26-Apr-2008 15:46:15 MST
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