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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Why is it important for estheticians to have advanced education training in Oncology Esthetics (OE)?
Why are there two trainers facilitating the 3 day classroom setting? Both trainers are specialists in their field, and each focuses on their specialties and they combine the best of both the esthetic and medical oncology world. See http://www.touchforcanceronline.com/board.html Why is your class a full 3 days? The depth of information in medical oncology and oncology esthetics dictates the training format. Participants will receive detailed theory in medical oncology and oncology esthetics; practicum with cancer survivors and over 20 different scenarios with different survivors that attend the training. Is there a certificate upon completion of your Oncology Esthetics training? Yes, a certificate is provided upon completion of all online module testing, and attendance at the 3 day classroom setting with practicum on volunteers currently undergoing cancer therapies or during recovery. Certifications will be valid for a 2 year period, and every two years an online test can be redone, and new certificates will be presented upon a 90% pass rate to assure us of your knowledge and efficacy in handling these clients/patients. How do licensed estheticians find your Oncology Esthetics trainings? Through many media channels, spa magazines, spa shows, and best of all through word of mouth. We are very selective in how and where we market ourselves, as we take our modality very seriously. Do you offer Continuing Education credits? Not at this time. If you are licensed in states that require continuing education, you can present your certification to your state board and see if they will recognize your attendance to our training. Our certificates do list the number of hours attended. Can I purchase your “Oncology Esthetics: A Practitioner’s Guide” book and be able to practice Oncology Esthetics? Since oncology is not taught at esthetic schools, and a book does not cover everything and answer all the questions, it is not recommended you use this in lieu of training. It definitely is a good thing to have in addition to your training. We stress the need to received advanced training in Oncology Esthetics prior to practicing Oncology Esthetics. Is the book “Oncology Esthetics: A Practitioner’s Guide” included in the cost of the training? No, this book is not part of the Oncology Esthetics training. Question: Where can I purchase the book “Oncology Esthetics: A Practitioner’s Guide” from: Answer: You can purchase the book directly from the publisher at www.allured.com or from www.amazon.com Is Oncology Esthetics safe for people undergoing cancer therapies and during recovery? Yes, when treatments are performed by a licensed and Oncology Esthetics certified esthetician that has completed our Oncology Esthetics certification program. Esthetic treatments should be modified to work around side-effects or complications of surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, biologic therapies, and medications. How can Oncology Esthetics benefit people living with cancer? The skin, being the largest organ is affected during cancer therapies. As estheticians, we focus on getting the skin back to it’s optimum pH, with skin care treatments and with the correct use of appropriate skin care products. Part of our esthetic treatments encompass massage which has many benefits for people living with cancer, such as anxiety, pain, nausea, sleep and fatigue. For more information on oncology massage therapy and some from controlled research, please see www.s4om.org Are we required to get a license to practice Oncology Esthetics? No, there is no licensing required for Oncology Esthetics. Licensing for esthetics is performed by state boards and this topic is not covered in the basic esthetics licensing. Is this certification valid in all states of the US and the provinces of Canada and elsewhere? Our certification is for licensed estheticians in the US, Canada and elsewhere. Provided you have your license (or certification in some states/provinces) you can attend our training. Our certification shows that you have attended and completed training in Oncology Esthetics and therefore you are certified to provide safe treatments with confidence and knowledge. Have you found in the past if your students had an easy or hard time finding a job in this field in the US and Canada? Our students have gone on to work in hospital settings, cancer centers, spas or wellness centers, primarily in the US. We have found Canada to be a lot more conservative in this area. We have been informed how well prepared our students have felt in these environments after our trainings. Are you still available to students for advice or assurance after completion of the class? It is rewarding for us to follow the paths of our students, and we do encourage them to keep in touch and to contact us if they come across something they are not sure about. Do you ever get people living with cancer contacting you to find a certified Oncology Esthetics esthetician? Yes, we frequently get inquiries and refer them to our certified estheticians that are located in or near the area where the person living with cancer is located. Can insurance be billed for these services? Currently, no. What kind of compensation can one expect from having an Esthetician position in the hospital and will this position be in demand for the future? Compensation can be same as in the spa, and yes, we believe this position will be in demand for the future.
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