Oncology Esthetics Educators – S4OE
Steps to Becoming an S4OE Recognized Education Provider Organization
There are qualifications needed to apply for approval as an S4OE Recognized Education Provider Organization (REP Org). The application assesses both the curriculum and the instructors. It is thoroughly reviewed by the Education Committee using the Education Standards for S4OE Foundational Courses. This review process ensures consistent standards are applied to each REP Org.
All instructors of an S4OE REP Org agree to maintain their S4OE Preferred Practitioner (PP) status, thereby committing to the Standards of Practice for S4OE Preferred Practitioners.
An S4OE Foundational Course instructs massage therapists about the basics of providing esthetic services in a safe, ethical, and appropriate manner for those living with cancer. Each S4OE REP Org develops a unique curriculum which must include:
- understanding the disease of cancer
- basic knowledge of common medical treatments
- appropriately adapting esthetics as a result of treatment and disease side effects
- clinical learning opportunities that allow for hands-on practice and supervision
In addition to Foundational Courses, many S4OE REP Organizations teach Supplemental Courses.
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The intention of the Education Standards for S4OE Foundational Courses is to provide an outline of the required elements of a S4OE recognized Foundational Course. A Foundational Course is meant to teach estheticians the basics of providing esthetic services in a safe, ethical, and appropriate manner for those diagnosed with cancer.
Click here to review the complete Education Standards for S4OE Foundational Courses.
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We welcome you to apply to be an S4OE Recognized Education Provider Organization (REP Org) if your oncology esthetics course meets the Education Standards for S4OE Foundational Courses. Please follow the steps outlined below:
- Review the instructions for the S4OE REP Org Application to ensure that your course meets all criteria and familiarize yourself with the necessary documents to include with the application.
- Ensure each of your instructors who will teach the Foundational Course is a current Preferred Practitioner with S4OE.
- Identify a Contact Person (CP) within your organization. Their responsibility is to oversee the application process and act as the ongoing communication point person with the S4OE Education Committee.
- Ensure each instructor who teaches the Foundational Course completes the S4OE Instructor Application. In addition to maintaining their S4OE Preferred Practitioner status, instructor requirements also include teaching experience, professional esthetics experience, and hands-on experience in esthetics with people living with cancer.
Ready to get started:
- Review the Education Standards for S4OE Foundational Courses
- Review the Instructions for the S4OE REP Org Application
- Ensure each of your instructors are approved as S4OE Preferred Practitioners
Ready to apply:
Applications are available in an online or fillable .pdf format. Please contact [email protected] if you have issues downloading the applications.
Complete the S4OE REP Org and Foundational Course Application as a fillable .pdf
Complete the S4OE Instructor Application as a fillable .pdf
Still have questions, please contact the S4OE Education Committee for support: [email protected]