Advanced Diploma in Massage Therapy
Belleville, Canada
DURATION
3 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
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TUITION FEES
CAD 16,337 / per year
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Introduction
Massage therapists provide safe, effective and ethical care, supporting the wellness of others through techniques that can help alleviate pain, reduce stress and promote relaxation. Through experiential learning, gain the skills and knowledge required to develop, implement and evaluate safe and effective treatment plans for a range of clients with unique treatment goals.
Experiential Learning
Gain the knowledge and hands-on skills for a rewarding career in the massage therapy profession during this comprehensive program that includes on-campus and clinical placements under the supervision of registered massage therapists.
- Learn what is required to conduct a massage therapy practice within a legal, professional and ethical framework.
- Gain experience developing, implementing and evaluating the effectiveness of a plan of care according to the client’s condition and treatment goals.
- Acquire strategies for developing and maintaining therapeutic relationships to optimize clients’ health and wellness.
- Explore business principles relevant to massage therapy practice, and learn how to communicate and collaborate effectively with clients, colleagues and members of an interprofessional team.
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Curriculum
First Year - Semester One
- Anatomy 1
- College Writing Skills
- Massage Therapy Assessment and Skills 1
- Massage Therapy Assessment and Skills Lab 1
- Physiology 1
- Professionalism and Ethical Practice
First Year - Semester Two
- Anatomy 2
- Massage Therapy Assessment and Skills 2
- Massage Therapy Assessment and Skills Lab 2
- Physiology 2
- Therapeutic and Professional Relationships
- General Education Elective
Second Year - Semester Three
- Care of Special Populations 1
- Pathophysiology 1
- Remedial Exercise
- Treatment Planning for Postural and Musculoskeletal Conditions
- Treatment of Postural and Musculoskeletal Conditions
- Work Integrated Learning 1
- General Education Elective
Second Year - Semester Four
- Care of Special Populations 2
- Community Placement 1
- Pathophysiology 2
- Treatment Planning for Orthopedic Conditions
- Treatment of Orthopedic Conditions
- Work Integrated Learning 2
Third Year - Semester Five
- Community Placement 2
- Introduction to Research in Practice
- Pathophysiology 3
- Treatment Planning for Neurological Conditions
- Treatment of Neurological Conditions
- Work Integrated Learning 3
- General Education Elective
Third Year - Semester Six
- Advanced Remedial Exercise
- Business Management
- Care of Special Populations 3
- Community Placement 3
- Comprehensive Review & OSCE Preparation
- Integrated Approach to Practice
- Work Integrated Learning 4
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
Find Your Career
Prepare for a rewarding career working in a range of health and wellness industries:
- Chiropractic offices
- Long-term care facilities
- Multidisciplinary healthcare organizations
- Health clubs
- Fitness centres
- Athletics organizations
- The tourism industry, including hotels and resorts
- Spas
- Private practice