A world-renowned ITTU offering courses and diplomas for Integrative Therapists, Allied Health Professionals, Nurses and Researchers
Massage, Reflexology, Aromatherapy, Mindfulness, Relaxation, End of Life Approaches
Welcome
Welcome to The Christie School of Oncology’s Integrative Therapies Training Unit.
As a world renowned ITTU unit we are delighted to offer a range of educational events for Integrative Therapists, Allied Health Professionals and Researchers. The content of some of our courses are also suited to Nurses and Medical Staff.
We have been proudly supporting all of our students for more than 20 years, providing them with well researched, informative and evidence based educational events. Our team of both internal and external fully qualified facilitators are all passionate about producing and delivering an extensive programme of events, which we are sure you will love.
Have a look through our brochure to discover the range of events we offer. You can book directly online through Eventbrite but if you have any queries you can contact us at the-christie.ittu@nhs.net
We hope to welcome you on one of our events in the very near future!
COVID-19 Safe Protocol
In light of strict social distancing and restricted footfall measures at The Christie, we have changed the way we deliver our courses.
For those educational events that are best delivered face-to-face e.g. touch therapy/reflexology courses, we shall deliver these at another location. Attendees may be asked to complete a Lateral Flow upon arrival and to wear PPE. We may also ask attendees to get a PCR test prior to the event and bring the results with them.
If COVID restrictions are reinstated then, where possible, we will convert the course to being delivered virtually.
For those educational events that work well being delivered virtually e.g. Mindfulness, Clinical and Practical Issues in Cancer Care etc. we shall continue to deliver these virtually, until a time when it is considered that it is safe to lift all COVID-19 restrictions.
We are excited however to be able to deliver our educational events to you in the best method possible, whilst keeping everyone safe. We hope this will make learning more accessible, allowing professionals to take part in our courses, regardless of location and restrictions.
If you have any concerns regarding booking onto one of our educational events during these uncertain times, then please see our cancellation policy or drop us an email.
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We would like your input
Please could you spare a couple of minutes to complete our survey to indicate which courses you would like to see go “virtual” and help us to finalise our programme moving forward.
Bespoke Training Courses
Bespoke training courses are available for healthcare organisations, in situations where it would be more cost effective for us to deliver the course to a group on your own site, rather than sending a group of attendees to The Christie. We offer this in groups of 8-12 delegates on dates that are mutually agreeable with both parties.
Managing Anxiety and Panic: Compassionate Care in High-Tech Places and Calming interventions to interrupt and overcome
Founded on an ethos of compassion and self-care, THE CHRISTIE 5+ CORE CALM approach has been intentionally designed to teach rapid relaxation strategies for health care specialists working under pressure in modern high-tech health care settings. The content is tailored to meet the needs of each specific healthcare team and the techniques are simple, effective, and easy to adapt and integrate into any daily procedural routine.
Each technique has been developed and tested ‘in the field’ and is supported by evidence from neuroscience and cognitive behavioural therapies. The aim of the techniques is to intercept anxiety, minimise the risk of trauma and enhance collaborative relationships with patients. The techniques are particularly suited for healthcare professionals who work with patients challenged by:
- Panic and Anxiety
- Pain and Discomfort
- Needle Anxiety and Phobia
- Claustrophobia
- Breathlessness
This course can be adapted to meet the needs of staff in any environment including areas where staff are challenged by working with patients with dementia.
Note: This course can be delivered virtually.
Clinical and Non-Touch Courses
Massage and Touch Therapy Courses
Diplomas
Here at the Integrative Therapy Training Unit we offer a number of diplomas for qualified therapists, who are working in a cancer care or supportive care setting, to help further their personal development. The diplomas enable therapists to complete a number of our CPD courses, following one of the three specifically designed pathways, to gain a diploma.
You can see more about our pathways on our Integrative Therapy Training Unit Diplomas page.
Course Bookings and Payment
Paying by credit or debit card
All of our courses can be booked by credit or debit card via our Eventbrite webpage.
Paying by invoice
Please book through Eventbrite and select the option to pay by invoice and email the ITTU with your details: name, address, email, telephone number, course title and date and the details of the person who is paying, if different.
Funded by NHS or other organisation
If you are being funded by an NHS trust or other organisation, please provide a purchase order (PO) number. If no PO is required then send a confirmation email from your manager/accounts department that they will be paying for your attendance on the course and that no PO no. is required.
Organisations paying by BACS
If you are an organisation and would like to make a group booking and pay by BACS transfer please email the-christie.ittu@nhs.net with details.
Paying in instalments
Only diplomas can be paid in instalments. A payment plan will be agreed at the time of booking and must be paid by standing order. Failure to pay an instalment once agreed will automatically void the agreement and the outstanding balance will become due immediately.
Proof of qualifications
Where a prerequisite is stipulated for attendance on a course, you may be required to provide proof of qualifications upon booking.
Cancellation Policy
Cancelled by us
In the event we have to cancel a course, you will be informed with a minimum of 14 days’ notice. You may request a full refund or transfer your place to another course.
Note: Pre-booked travel and personal expenses cannot be reimbursed.
Cancelled by you – up to 14 days before the course
If you have booked and paid via Eventbrite you can request a refund or transfer to another course free of charge. If you would like to transfer to another course, you will need to request a refund on Eventbrite and then book onto the alternative course of your choice.
If you have booked and are paying via an invoice you can either:
- Transfer onto another course of the same value free of charge.
- Transfer to another course of higher value but you will need to pay the difference along with a £10 admin fee.
- Contact the ITTU to request a refund.
Cancelled by you with less than 14 days’ notice before the course starts
No refunds will be given or fees transferred for cancellations with less than 14 days’ notice.
Additional Information
- Participants will be treated as adult learners and you will be responsible at all times for ensuring personal physical and psychological fitness and safety to attend and participate on the courses.
- We will provide tutorial support but cannot provide counselling or personal therapy. The purpose of any practical work is purely to develop your skills and cannot be construed or utilised as any form of personal therapy.
- We do our best to enable participation, however, if you have health concerns that may impact on or interfere with your participation, please seek advice from our tutorial team before confirming a place or attending an event.
- Lunch is not provided during our classroom events however we do provide teas, coffee and light snacks (biscuits and fruit).
In light of strict social distancing and restricted footfall measures at The Christie, we have changed the way we deliver our courses.
For those educational events that are best delivered face-to-face e.g. touch therapy/reflexology courses, we shall deliver these at another location. Attendees may be asked to complete a lateral flow test upon arrival and to wear PPE. We may also ask attendees to get a PCR test prior to the event and bring the results with them.
If COVID restrictions are reinstated then, where possible, we will convert the course to being delivered virtually.
For those educational events that work well being delivered virtually e.g. mindfulness, clinical and practical issues in cancer care etc., we shall continue to deliver these virtually until a time when it is considered that it is safe to lift all COVID-19 restrictions.
We are excited however to be able to deliver our educational events to you in the best method possible whilst keeping everyone safe. We hope this will make learning more accessible, allowing professionals to take part in our courses, regardless of location and restrictions.
If you have any concerns regarding booking onto one of our educational events during these uncertain times, please see our cancellation policy.
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