Massage Therapy Diploma Program
Do you have the desire to be a healthcare professional and want to know how to assess and treat physical dysfunction and pain? If yes, then this program offers the knowledge and skills to be a massage therapist.
Start your journey towards a new career today by requesting program details.
Start your journey towards a new career today by requesting program details.
Start on your new career tomorrow
Do you have the desire to be a healthcare professional and want to know how to assess and treat physical dysfunction and pain? If yes, then this program offers the knowledge and skills to be a massage therapist.
Start your journey towards a new career today by requesting program details.
As a massage therapist you have the opportunity to play an integral role in the health and wellbeing of clients, as you guide them through various service offerings for healing and relaxation and provide massage treatments. In your day-to-day, you gather client history, including information about any injuries, conditions or concerns, develop purposeful treatment plans, massage muscles and soft tissues in order to offer relief from medical conditions or to aid in wellness maintenance. You upkeep detailed and accurate treatment records and may consult with other healthcare professionals such as physiotherapists, chiropractors, physicians, and psychologists in order to support a client’s wellness goals.
You also have excellent communications skills, both written and verbal, and exceptional interpersonal skills. You have the strength and stamina to perform massages on a diverse range of clients and can stand for extended periods of time. Your compassion for people and desire to help them experience a greater sense of wellbeing is second to none.
Program Duration
Full Time: 22 months
In-class schedule: Monday to Friday
This program is 22 months. Students are exposed to diverse and extensive clinical opportunities through the in-house public clinic. Upon successful completion of all courses and clinic experiences within the curriculum, students of Anderson College Massage Therapy program will be eligible to graduate and challenge the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario registration examinations. This exam has both a written and practical component. Our accelerated Massage Therapy program is recognized by the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario as meeting the academic requirements for eligibility to write the registration examination. Candidates who successfully complete this examination will be entitled to use the professional designation of Registered Massage Therapist. Additional fees will apply. Registered Massage Therapists in Ontario are regulated health professionals whose governing body is the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario. Applicable legislation includes the Regulated Health Professions Act, and the Massage Therapy Act.
Our program is based on the Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics identified by the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario (CMTO) and the Inter-jurisdictional Practice Competencies and Performance Indicators identified by the Federation of Massage Therapy Regulatory Authorities of Canada (FOMTRAC).
Anderson College is also a member of the Ontario Council of Private Massage Therapy Colleges.
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Anderson College knows first-hand how stressful and frightening it can be to establish a career in a new country or to build a career in a country you’ve spent years in. Whether you’ve selected the program or are just beginning your research of what Anderson College offers for some students, the financial aspect of paying for school can seem daunting.
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Students who have been named a beneficiary under a family members Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP), may use funds from the RESP to finance their education.
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