Advanced Diploma in Massage Therapy
Greater Sudbury, Canada
Advanced Diploma
DURATION
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About: The Advanced Diploma in Massage Therapy trains you to become a registered massage therapist through an accelerated hands on program. It covers anatomy, physiology, neurology and massage techniques. You'll practice in an on campus clinic and complete three offsite placements with athletes, expectant parents, and long term care or hospital clients. Courses in entrepreneurship and marketing build practice management and communication skills.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can work as registered massage therapists in private clinics, hospitals, long term care, sports or rehabilitation teams, community health centers, or start a private practice. Related roles include clinical massage practitioner and wellness entrepreneur.
Transform lives as a registered massage therapist. After a holistic approach with solid foundational training in year one, our accelerated program gives you the hands-on skills you need to work with diverse clients in our on-campus Massage Therapy Clinic. You’ll gain in-depth knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, and neurology, along with intensive training in massage therapy techniques to provide the best treatment and prevention options for your clients.
You’ll also complete three off-site placements, working with elite athletes, new and expectant parents, infants, and/or clients in long-term care and hospital settings. Entrepreneurship, marketing, and communication courses round out your training so you’ll have the skills to join a health care team or open your own practice
