Massage Therapy
| Study location | Canada, Ontario, Toronto |
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| Type | Advanced Diploma, College |
| Nominal duration | 3 years, includes 4 field placements |
| Study language | English |
| Course code | 5110 |
| Tuition fee | CA$18,235 per year The fee is for the 2024–2025 academic year and includes tuition (CA$16,649), 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). |
| Accommodation fee | CA$1,800 per month The above fee is an estimated amount for living expenses for one month.
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| 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 If you did not complete two or more consecutive full years at a recognized secondary or post-secondary education institution in a school where English is the primary language of instruction and communication, you must provide one of the English language proficiency tests below:
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| Other requirements | After admission, but prior to attending each field placement, students are required to:
All of the above requirements must be in effect for the duration of each placement, clinic and outreach. |
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Overview
The Massage Therapy program at Centennial College will provide you with the fundamental and advanced skills to become a successful massage therapist. This advanced diploma health program will emphasize professionalism and teach an evidence-based approach to assessment, treatment planning and implementation.
Recognized for its rigorous training, the program will balance theory and practical application through:
- in-class lectures
- lab experience
- onsite public clinic
- off-site outreach placements
You’ll learn the proper assessment tools and techniques to deal with a wide variety of conditions that involve lymph, muscle, nerve, fascia and joints of the body and a wellness focus that maintains physical health, function, and mobility.
After graduation, you’ll be eligible to write the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario (CMTO)-administered registration exams to obtain the Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) designation.
Career opportunities
- Registered Massage Therapist
- Primary Healthcare Provider
- Self Employed Practitioner