Australian course dates now available!
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.
Restore Oncology Scar Specialist
Certified Global Trainer
Sydney NSW
- Venue: Chris O'Brien Lifehouse, 119-143 Missenden Road, Camperdown, NSW 2050
- Start Date: 09/05/2026
- End Date: 10/05/2026
Sunshine Coast QLD
- Venue: TBA
- Start Date: 11/07/2026
- End Date: 12/07/2026
Adelaide SA
- Venue: Living Choice, 123 Fisher St, Fullarton SA 5063
- Start Date: 25/07/2026
- End Date: 26/07/2026
Melbourne VIC
- Venue: TBA
- Start Date: September 2026
- End Date: September 2026
Who is this training 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 Physiotherapist
- Physiotherapist
- Clinical Nurse Specialist
- Occupational Therapist
- Lymphoedema Therapist
- 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
Course content
Online learning
- 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.
In-Person learning
- Two full days (14 hours)
- 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
This training includes pre and post course Zoom meetings as well as two post course case studies (four sessions in total) that must be completed prior to certification.
