-
ESF Oncology Aesthetics Foundation Training
November 9, 2025 - November 11, 2025
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
By Iguazu Beauty LTD
Duration:
3 Days
Sunday 9th, Monday 10th & Tuesday11th November 2025
9am – 5pm
Location
Cliff House Hotel, Middle Road Ardmore Waterford.
Cost:
Image Skillnet member price: €220 pp
This Image Skillnet course is co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Union. It is a requirement to complete paperwork both before and after the course. You can read more on EU Funds website http://www.eufunds.ie.
Learn how to safely carry out beauty services on your client before, during and after cancer treatment on this 3-day beauty course.
Who is this course for
Salon owners or therapists. Anyone who wishes to welcome those who have been through cancer into their salon. Anyone who wants to reduce any risk factors of carrying out their services on cancer survivors.
Requirements
Students need to be qualified in beauty therapy/massage/holistic therapy/nail technician/tattoo artist/makeup artists.
Course Overview
This Oncology Aesthetics Training is designed for beauty and spa professionals who want to enhance their skills and offer compassionate, safe, and effective services to clients affected by cancer. Whether clients are undergoing treatment or in remission, this course provides the knowledge and techniques needed to ensure a sensitive and supportive approach.
Why It’s Important for Beauty Therapists and Spa Therapists:
As beauty therapists and spa professionals, it’s vital to understand the unique needs of cancer survivors and those currently undergoing treatment. Offering services like massage, facials, and skin care to these clients requires special care, both to reduce any potential risks and to provide emotional support. With this training, you will be equipped to help your clients feel comfortable and safe, offering them a healing experience within a welcoming salon or spa environment. This course not only teaches practical techniques but also focuses on developing emotional intelligence, empathy, and a deeper understanding of cancer and its effects. By learning how to tailor your services, you’ll empower clients to feel their best and make your salon a truly inclusive space for everyone.
Course Content
- Introduction to Oncology
- The Cancer Crises
- Cancer therapies & Side Effects
- Salon Setting
- Psychosocial
- Ingredients
- Skin Cancer
- Consultation – Meet the Survivors – Practical treatment
Learning Outcomes
On completion the learner will be able to amend their services to suit the individual client. Whether they are going through cancer treatment, a survivor or in remission. They will know how to communicate with medical teams should the need arise. Provide a safe space within the salon/spa. Understand on an emotional level, how to treat those, both patients and their families with empathy and understanding. Know how to recognise the warning signs of skin cancer and how and when to refer to a doctor. (Note: we NEVER diagnose only refer.)
Certification upon completion of course
OTI Oncology Training International Certification
If you need help in booking on to this course, contact us at info@imageskillnet.ie or 071-9640438. Course must be fully paid for in advance of the start date.
Refunds will only be issued if notice of non-attendance is provided in writing at least 15 working days before the course start date. Please ensure you can fully commit to the course before booking, as places are limited. Certain more expensive courses have their own refund policy.
Enrollment is not fully confirmed until the ESF form is completed. The ESF form will be sent from the Image Skillnet office during office hours.
If you need help in booking on to this course, contact us at info@imageskillnet.ie or 071-9640438. Course must be fully paid for in advance of the start date.