Massage Therapy
| Study location | Canada, Ontario, Kitchener |
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| Type | Advanced Diploma, College |
| Nominal duration | 3 years |
| Study language | English |
| Course code | 1500 |
| Tuition fee | CA$18,785 per year The fee is for the 2024–2025 academic year and includes tuition (CA$14,588), health insurance and ancillary charges. The fees displayed are estimates for two semesters and are subject to change. |
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| Registration fee | CA$400 one-time The registration fee includes the non-refundable application fee (CA$100) and the refundable deposit fee (CA$300). Please REVIEW the EdviseCanada`s fee policy. |
| Entry qualification | High School / Secondary Education (or higher) To be eligible for admission, you must possess a high school diploma, including these required courses (or equivalents):
The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. |
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| Language requirements | English For direct admission, you must be from an English-speaking country, or you must provide one of the English language proficiency tests below:
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Overview
Massage therapists are important members of the interprofessional healthcare team, working with a broad range of patients. Massage therapy consists primarily of hands-on manipulation of the soft tissues of the body, specifically, the muscles, connective tissue, tendons, ligaments and joints, for the purpose of optimizing health, through engagement not only of the musculoskeletal system but also of the neurological and circulatory systems.
The Massage Therapy program is geared towards individuals interested in health care and helping people, with an aptitude for science and problem-solving, and direct hands-on application of skills.
This three-year advanced diploma is designed to meet the educational requirements for certification, through examination, as a Registered Massage Therapist by the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario. This fully-integrated program covers the basic biological sciences such as anatomy and physiology, massage therapy-specific knowledge and skills, and clinical reasoning and therapeutic decision-making.
Prior to entering practice, graduates must pass the certification examinations of the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario.
Career opportunities
This program is designed to meet the educational requirements for certification, through examination, as a Registered Massage Therapist by the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario, a necessary prerequisite to entering practice.
Graduates are prepared to work in various practice settings focusing on wellness-oriented treatment. Athletes, people with musculoskeletal injuries, pregnancy, infants, seniors, and those challenged by a variety of medical conditions like cancer, multiple sclerosis, and diabetes would benefit from the treatments provided by a Registered Massage Therapist.