Touch Therapy for Pediatric Cancer (In-person Exam)

It is safe to provide massage without a full review of the child’s treatment plan.

When providing touch near inserted medical equipment, it is safe to use oil.

When considering positioning for the pediatric client/patient, the CPMT must always;

The best touch therapy technique to start with after receiving permission from the child is;

How can CPMTs learn to communicate with specific children?

It is advised that you should not use the same bottle of oil for many clients/patients due to;

How can we explain a touch therapy session to a child before beginning?

When massage therapy is medically ordered in a healthcare environment, children may;

Aromatherapy and essential oils are only recommended to be used when;

Before applying oil during touch therapy;

As a CPMT it is important to monitor;

Touch can easily over stimulate due to compact tactile receptors.

Children may develop osteoporosis.

Gloving replaces hand washing when working in a healthcare environment.

You should always explain a touch therapy session to a child before beginning.

It is safe to use any oil on skin areas that have been exposed to radiation therapy.

Chemotherapy may cause damage to skin tissues.

Providing massage on the feet may help relieve constipation.

How can you maintain confidentiality of client/patient information?

You should avoid touch therapy and pediatric massage on the abdomen if the child has;

Communication and collaboration are key to successful sessions. In pediatric massage therapy, CPMTs may need to use these skills with;

Touch therapy may decrease levels of Cortisol in the body.

It is recommended to use fruit or vegetable oil for pediatric touch therapy.

Tina Allen has developed many touch therapy techniques that are used in hospitals and healthcare settings around the world.

The sense of touch may contribute to sensory integration.

Massage is only beneficial for a child if you provide massage over the entire body.

It is beneficial to provide massage for a child who has a blood clot.

The purpose of the use of pediatric touch therapy is to provide physical, psychological, and emotional benefits for children and their families.

To gain the most benefit you should provide touch therapy for the child while they are sleeping.

The benefits of pediatric touch therapy far outweigh any negative effects but should always be reinforced with good, sound, supporting evidence.

Why must you be mindful of pressure applied during pediatric touch therapy?

Touch therapy may increase levels of Oxytocin in the body.

Children of various developmental stages, may have different concerns around their diagnosis and treatment.

What is a PORT?

Name 3 Benefits of Massage/Touch Therapy for children with Cancer.

If a child is being protected with isolation precautions, what type of garments and protective gear might you be asked to wear?

Name 3 special massage considerations for a child undergoing radiation treatment?

Other than touch therapy, how else can we introduce appropriate tactile stimulation?

Touch therapy techniques should be adapted for the comfort of each child.

Name 3 special massage considerations for a child undergoing chemotherapy treatment?

Describe a touch therapy technique which may help reduce nausea.

Define Thrombocytopenia.

Knowing this is not the only factor to consider, what is generally considered a safe range of platelet counts, when it considering massage for pediatric cancer patients?

What are the possible side effects of the medication Vincristine?

Describe positioning considerations for the following: Breathing Difficulty, Swelling, or risk of swelling, Discomfort & Medically Restricted Positions.

Describe pressure considerations as defined by levels? (0, 1, 2 & 3).

What are some ways to understand culturally appropriate touch for a specific child?

Describe Site Considerations:

Tina Allen’s pediatric touch therapy and massage approach has been introduce in more than 100 hospitals around the world.

Name 3 signs of stress that a child may exhibit during massage. And, what should you do if they show any sign of stress?