Massage Therapy

Program Overview

Do you have a passion for health care and a desire to provide relief to people dealing with pain? An aging population, as well as greater public awareness of health issues, has resulted in more job opportunities in health occupations. The demand for massage therapy is also fueled by its growing popularity as a means of relaxation, stress relief and rehabilitation in today’s busy society.

Hands On

Anatomy

Massage

Admission Requirements

Ontario Secondary School Diploma or Mature Student Status
Grade 12 English (C or U)
Grade 11 or 12 Mathematics (C, M or U)
Grade 11 or 12 biology (C, M or U)AND

One of the following sciences:

Grade 11 or 12 chemistry (C, M or U)
Grade 11 or 12 Physics (C, M or U)
Grade 11 or 12 Exercise Science (C, M or U)

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Intakes and Availability

Date	Domestic Availability	International Availability
September 2019	Open	Closed

Students acquire invaluable experiential learning in the Durham College Spa.

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Tuition

Year one domestic: $3,025 (CDN)
Year one international: $13,187 (CDN)

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Semester 1 Courses

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Career Options

WHAT YOU COULD BE:

Registered massage therapist

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Program Details

In this program, students will acquire the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to provide safe, effective and ethical care at the entry-level of practice within the massage therapy profession.

Major emphasis is placed on the foundation of Anatomy and then applied through hands-on techniques in clinic settings. Students practice and develop effective communication skills, critical thinking and decision-making ability to meet legal and ethical obligations according to legislative and profession-specific guidelines. Self-care techniques, entrepreneurial knowledge and assessment skills are also emphasized.

The program’s foundation is based on the Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics identified by the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario (CMTO).

In six semesters, students will have demonstrated the ability to:

Conduct a massage therapy practice within a legal, professional and ethical framework.
Apply business principles relevant to a massage therapy practice.
Communicate and collaborate effectively and professionally with clients, colleagues and members of the inter-professional team.
Develop and maintain therapeutic relationships to optimize clients’ health and wellness.
Collect and assess clients’ information to determine their state of health and the treatment goals.
Develop, implement and evaluate a plan of care according to the client’s condition and the treatment goals.
Maintain documentation securely, accurately and in a timely manner.
Develop and implement ongoing effective strategies for personal and professional development to ensure quality care.

Admission Requirements

Ontario Secondary School Diploma or Mature Student Status
Grade 12 English (C or U)
Grade 11 or 12 Mathematics (C, M or U)
Grade 11 or 12 biology (C, M or U)AND

One of the following sciences:

Grade 11 or 12 chemistry (C, M or U)
Grade 11 or 12 Physics (C, M or U)
Grade 11 or 12 Exercise Science (C, M or U)

Courses

Semester 1

Semester 2

Semester 3

Semester 4

Semester 5

Semester 6

Courses and course descriptions are subject to change.

Costs

YEAR ONE FEES	Domestic	International
Tuition	$3,025	$13,187
Compulsory Ancillary	$1,245	$1,720
Program Incidental	$620	$620
Total Fees:	$4,890	$15,527

Please note: fees are based on the 2018-2019 academic year and do not include textbooks. For more information please see Other fees to consider.

Career Options

WHAT YOU COULD BE:

Registered massage therapist

WHERE YOU COULD WORK:

Athletic organizations
Chiropractic/physiotherapy offices
Fitness clubs/centres
Health-care clinics
Hotels, resorts and spas
Private practices
Retirement homes

Clinical Placement

In this program, students use the knowledge and skills they have developed to care for patients in the community through clinical placements. Students act as massage therapy student practitioners, including within the clinic at the Durham College Spa, under the supervision of placement instructors.

Pre-Placement Requirements

Please note: There are costs associated with completing the pre-placement requirements.

Service fees for Verified, our documentation collection and verification partner.
Costs to complete mandatory immunizations, lab tests, and certifications.

To be eligible for the field placement component of this program you must (at your expense) provide:

A clear and current Criminal Reference Check (CRC) with Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS). If you cannot provide a clear CRC with VSS you may not be accepted for placement by a field placement agency. CRCs with VSS must be obtained from your local police station. You may be required to obtain additional CRCs with VSS in order to meet field placement agency requirements
Current Level C CPR certificate from a recognized provider
Current standard first aid certificate from a recognized provider
Entry immunization form completed by a health-care provider

Program Transfer, Degree Completion And Additional Credentials

Durham College also offers degree completion opportunities with a number of Canadian and international institutions. Sample diploma-to-degree opportunities include:

Please visit our pathways page to learn more about how you can transfer your credits towards a degree.

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Program Overview

Admission Requirements

Intakes and Availability

Tuition

Semester 1 Courses

Career Options

WHAT YOU COULD BE:

Program Details

Admission Requirements

Courses

Semester 1

Semester 2

Semester 3

Semester 4

Semester 5

Semester 6

Costs

Career Options

WHAT YOU COULD BE:

WHERE YOU COULD WORK:

Clinical Placement

Pre-Placement Requirements

Program Transfer, Degree Completion And Additional Credentials

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Helpful Resources

College guide September 2019 [PDF]

College guide September 2019 [Interactive]

Graduate Employment Report [PDF]