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Massage Therapy

Credential
Ontario College Advanced Diploma
Location
Oshawa
School
School of Health & Community Services (HCS)
Length
Six semesters
OCAS Code
MAST
Next Intake
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Program Overview

Do you have the desire to be a health care professional and want to know how to assess and treat physical dysfunction and pain? In this program that is strongly rooted in anatomy, you will gain the knowledge and skills to be a manual therapist. Massage Therapy is a career that is rewarding, engaging, and fun!

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

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Tuition

Year one domestic: $2,722 (CAD)
Year one international: $13,322 (CAD)

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Semester 1 Courses

  • Anatomy For Massage Therapy (ANAT 1503)
  • Communication Foundations - Health & Community Services (COMM 1803)
  • Fundamental Communication Skills (COMM 1810)
  • Clinical Skills & Techniques I (CSAT 1500)
  • Ethics And Code Of Conduct (ETHC 1502)
  • Health And Wellness (HLTH 1500)
  • Assessment 1 (MAST 1500)

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Hands On
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Anatomy
Anatomy
Massage
Massage

Technology recommendations

To help students succeed in programs with remote learning requirements, Durham College’s IT Services department has identified minimum technology recommendations. While these are not program requirements, these suggestions will help ensure students have the right tools to support a quality remote learning experience.

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Intakes and Availability

Date Domestic Availability International Availability
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Students acquire invaluable experiential learning in the Durham College Spa.

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Career Options

WHAT YOU COULD BE:

  • 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) and the Inter-jurisdictional Practice Competencies and Performance Indicators identified by the Federation of Massage Therapy Regulatory Authorities of Canada (FOMTRAC).

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 patients’ health and wellness.
  • Collect and assess patients’ information to determine their state of health and the treatment goals.
  • Develop, implement and evaluate a plan of care according to the patient’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.

Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Conduct a massage therapy practice within a legal, professional and ethical framework.
  2. Apply business principles relevant to a massage therapy practice.
  3. Communicate and collaborate effectively and professionally with clients, colleagues and members of the interprofessional team.
  4. Develop and maintain therapeutic relationships to optimize clients’ health and wellness.
  5. Collect and assess clients’ information to determine their state of health and the treatment goals.
  6. Develop a plan of care according to the client’s condition and the treatment goals.
  7. Implement the plan of care according to the client’s condition and the treatment goals.
  8. Evaluate the effectiveness of the plan of care.
  9. Maintain documentation securely, accurately and in a timely manner.
  10. 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 Physics (C, M or U)
  • Grade 11 or 12 Exercise Science (C, M or U)

 

Courses

The courses listed below are for incoming students. If you are a current student, please refer to your program of study for the year you began your program. Your program of study can be found on MyCampus.

Semester 1

  • Anatomy For Massage Therapy (ANAT 1503)
  • Communication Foundations - Health & Community Services (COMM 1803)
  • Fundamental Communication Skills (COMM 1810)
  • Clinical Skills & Techniques I (CSAT 1500)
  • Ethics And Code Of Conduct (ETHC 1502)
  • Health And Wellness (HLTH 1500)
  • Assessment 1 (MAST 1500)

Semester 2

  • Anatomy For Massage Therapy II (ANAT 2503)
  • Anatomy & Physiology (BIOL 1503)
  • Business Writing Strategies (COMM 2710)
  • Clinical Skills & Tech II (CSAT 2500)
  • General Education Elective (GNED 0000)
  • Assessments II (MAST 2500)
  • Relationships And Interpersonal Skills (REIS 1501)

Semester 3

  • Clinical Skills And Techniques III (CSAT 3500)
  • General Education Elective (GNED 0000)
  • Massage Theory For Special Populations I (MAST 3500)
  • On-Campus Clinic I (ONCL 1501)
  • Pathophysiology I (PATH 1504)
  • Professional Growth And Development (PRGD 1501)
  • Therapeutic Exercise (THER 1501)

Semester 4

  • Clinical Placement I (CLIN 1512)
  • Clinical Skills And Techniques IV (CSAT 4500)
  • General Education Elective (GNED 0000)
  • Massage Theory For Special Populations II (MAST 4500)
  • Neurology (NEUR 1504)
  • On-Campus Clinic II (ONCL 2501)
  • Research Concepts (RESH 1501)

Semester 5

  • Business Management (BMGT 1500)
  • Clinical Placement II (CLIN 2512)
  • Clinical Skills And Techniques V (CSAT 5500)
  • Massage Theory For Special Populations III (MAST 5500)
  • On-Campus Clinic III (ONCL 3501)
  • Pathophysiology II (PATH 2504)

Semester 6

  • Clinical Placement III (CLIN 3512)
  • Clinical Skills And Tech VI (CSAT 6500)
  • Entrepreneurship (ENTR 1501)
  • Comprehensive Review & OSCE Prep (MAST 6500)
  • On-Campus Clinic IV (ONCL 4501)
  • Research Project (RESR 1502)

Courses and course descriptions are subject to change. Please note that as a result of COVID-19 the 2020-21 program of study may be modified to accommodate program delivery changes. Students should refer to their timetable for the most up-to-date course information.

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Career Options

WHAT YOU COULD BE:

  • Massage therapist
 

WHERE YOU COULD WORK:

  • Athletic organizations
  • Entrepreneur opportunities – open your own clinic
  • 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. Students act as massage therapy student practitioners under the supervision of RMT placement instructors.  Students will participate in both off-campus placements and on-campus clinics within the Durham College Spa. 

PRE-PLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS

Please note: There are costs associated with Electronic Student Permit Checking (ESPC), immunizations, lab tests and certifications.  Be sure to keep all of your receipts for income tax purposes.  These costs include:

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

It is required that students have completed the ESPC with Verified 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 to meet field placement agency requirements
  • Current Level C CPR from a recognized provider
  • Current standard first aid certification from a recognized provider
  • Entry immunization form completed by a health-care provider

Links:

  • Massage Therapy ESPC Information Package
  • Verified ESPC User Guide

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:

  • Bachelor of Allied Health Sciences – Ontario Tech
  • Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) bridge – Ontario Tech University (Ontario Tech)
  • Bachelor of Arts (Honours) – Educational Studies and Digital Technology – Ontario Tech
  • Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Health and Leisure (with Massage) - Institute of Technology Tralee

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

 

Technology Recommendations

To help students have the best remote learning experience possible, Durham College’s IT Services department has identified technology recommendations for each program based on course needs and software requirements. While not required, students may want to consider these suggestions if they are purchasing a computer or laptop for the upcoming academic year.

Processor: i3
RAM: 4GB
Storage: 256GB SSD
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Professional or Education x64 SP1
Internet Browser: Internet Explorer 11 or Google Chrome (newest version) or Firefox (newest version)
Network Adapter: 802.11ac 2.4/5 GHz wireless adapter
Camera: Webcam/built-in camera
Internet connection

Questions regarding technology recommendations can be directed to the IT Service Desk  or the school office.

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