Massage Therapy

Diploma of Health and Human Sciences

Duration: 6 semesters

Program Description

The Massage Therapy program, as developed by Centennial College in Ontario, will prepare graduates to work in one of the fastest growing health professions in Canada. This field has been growing rapidly as a result of a healthcare system that promotes individual well-being. In addition, there is an increasing trend for practitioners to see massage therapy as an important rehabilitation tool for clients. This training would take place over 6 semesters with considerable hands-on practice under faculty supervision.

Program Courses

• THER 111 Massage Theory and Practice 1
• THER 114 The Therapeutic Relationship 1
• THER 200 Outreach 1
• THER 117 Stress Management and Self Care
• ENGL 170 Reading and Writing Prose
• THER 212 Clinic 1
• THER 120 Introduction to Hydrotherapy
• THER 121 Massage Therapy and Practice 2
• THER 222 Clinic 2
• THER 123 Clinical Anatomy
• THER 125 Business Skills for Health Care Entrepreneur
• THER 322 Clinic 3
• GNED 101 Approaches to Literature
• THER 211 Massage Theory and Practice 3
• THER 332 Clinic 4
• THER 213 Clinical Anatomy 2
• THER 214 Reflective Health
• STSU Student Success
• THER 221 Massage Theory and Practice 4
• THER 223 Pathophysiology 1
• THER 300 Outreach 2
• THER 224 Neuroanatomy and Physiology
• HURE Human Relations
• THER 400 Outreach 3
• THER 311 Massage Therapy and Practice 5
• THER 313 Pathophysiology 2
• THER 124 Physiology
• THER 314 The Therapeutic Relationship 2
• THER 318 Trends and Issues in Massage Therapy
• THER 321 Massage Theory and Practice 6
• THER 323 Pathophysiology 3
• THER 325 Creating an Independent Practice
• THER 500 Advanced Techniques
• THER 116 Introductory Concepts in Anatomy and Physiology
• THER 216 Remedial Exercise and Applied Kinesiology 1
• THER 226 Remedial Exercise and Applied Kinesiology 2
• GNED 120 Introduction to Complimentary Therapies
• Standard First Aid

Employment Opportunities

Upon successful completion of the Massage Therapy program, graduates may choose to practice in a variety of settings. Many will become self employed, while others may work in massage clinics, chiropractors or doctors' offices, spas, health clubs, nursing homes, hospitals, etc. This profession can be highly flexible affording individuals the opportunity to choose work schedules that best suits their needs.

Entrance Requirements

High School Graduates or Equivalent

High School graduates or equivalent are eligible for admission to the Massage Therapy program. Students must complete an application form and provide a copy of High School, Adult Basic Education, or GED results. Massage Therapy applicants should have successfully completed 3rd level Academic English and 3rd level Academic Science in high school, or the equivalent courses through Adult Basic Education. Students who have not successfully completed the necessary English and/or Science courses in High School, Adult Basic Education, or have a General Education Diploma (GED), must successfully complete a Canadian Adult Achievement Test (arranged by Academy Canada), as well as complete Academy Canada's non-credit Academic English course and/or 3rd level Biology through Academy Canada's Adult Basic Education program in their first semester of study in the Massage Therapy program. Under certain circumstances, students who do not meet the formal High School requirements may be accepted upon the recommendation of a High School Principal, Guidance Counselor, or Massage Therapy Instructor. Please contact an Admissions Officer for further details.

Mature Students

Mature students are eligible for admission to the Massage Therapy program. These students must be 19 years of age or older, complete an application form, provide a copy of most recent marks, and write a Canadian Adult Achievement Test (CAAT) as arranged by Academy Canada. All students who complete the CAAT for admission must complete Academy Canada's non-credit Academic English course and 3rd level Biology through Academy Canada's Adult Basic Education program in their first semester of study in the Massage Therapy program.

Post-Secondary Diploma/Degree

Applicants with a post-secondary Diploma and/or University Degree (area of study will be considered) may be eligible for admission to the Massage Therapy program. Applicants must complete an application form and provide an up-to-date transcript of all courses completed at the post-secondary institution for which their Diploma/Degree was achieved.

Specific Entrance Requirements

Students must submit an up-to-date immunization record (which includes tetanus) obtained from the Public Health Department in their area. In addition, students must agree to have the series of Hepatitis B and Varicella immunizations completed before the end of the program if immunizations are not already recorded on their immunization record. Please contact an Admissions Officer for an immunization review form.

For further information, please contact an Admissions Officer at 1-800-561-8000.

Program start dates are subject to sufficient enrollment.

Academy Canada reserves the right to modify any programs, courses, topics, objectives, etc.