IDI and iiO Offer Skin Therapists Two Exclusive Oncology Classes

The International Dermal Institute (IDI) and the Institute of Integrative Oncology (iiO) partner to offer two informative courses for skin therapists.

The International Dermal Institute (IDI) and the Institute of Integrative Oncology (iiO), a continuing education approved provider, have partnered to offer two classes held exclusively at IDI locations. The classes were developed by the iiO in response to spa professionals who wanted to safely serve the needs of people going through or recovering from cancer treatments.

“Cancer Aware: Client Safety and Lymphedema” is a hands-on two-day class which will teach skin therapists how to safely provide skin care treatments for client’s with a history of cancer treatment who have, or are at risk of developing lymphedema. Lymphedema, swelling of the arms and legs, is a costly, uncomfortable, and disfiguring long-term side effect of many cancer treatments that affects many survivors. It can develop during, immediately after, or even decades after cancer treatment is complete and can be triggered by incorrectly provided skin care treatments and massage applications.

This class will help skin therapists recognize which cancer treatments can cause lymphedema, perform safe skin treatment protocols for clients with or at risk of lymphedema and understand how to communicate this important safety information to their community and increase client base. “Cancer Aware: Client Safety and Lymphedema” will be offered at IDI Los Angeles on October 8-9, 2015 for $220.00. Skin therapists will also receive a certification of completion.

The second class being offered is “Skincare for Oncology Clients,” which introduces skin therapists to the unique and changing needs of this clientele and helps equip these practitioners with the skill and knowledge to provide safe, therapeutic treatments for people in or with a history of cancer treatment.

This three-day training class will explain how cancer starts and spreads, recognize the primary clinical considerations in providing skin care and massage treatments for people in or with a history of cancer, as well as how to make informed choices regarding ingredient and product selection. In addition, skin therapists will identify and work with acupressure points in addressing common cancer treatment-related side effects and evaluating site and pressure modifications that pertain to side effects caused by medical devices, surgical procedures and drug treatments. On the third day, skin therapists will perform a therapeutic oncology skin treatment on someone in or with a history of cancer treatment. Class will be offered at IDI Philadelphia on October 15-17, 2015 and IDI Los Angeles on November 5-7, 2015 for $450.00. Skin therapists will also receive a certification of completion.

Professional skin therapists may register by visiting https://www.dermalinstitute.com/us/ or calling (888) 29-CLASS.