THE PROFESSION OF MASSAGE THERAPY
“The practice of Massage Therapy is the assessment of the soft tissue and joints of the body and the treatment and prevention of physical dysfunction and pain of the soft tissue and joints by manipulation to develop, maintain, rehabilitate or augment physical function, or relieve pain (Massage Therapy Act, 1991).”
OUR GOAL
Our goal is to provide students with the knowledge, skills, confidence, and intuition to deliver manual therapeutic treatments to individuals in need of their care. We teach our students to treat their patients with kindness, compassion and understanding, using genuine intention in their interactions and to treat without judgment while delivering the highest possible level care.
FULL-TIME MASSAGE THERAPY PROGRAM
The Full-Time Massage Therapy program takes students through 5 semesters of evolving knowledge and skills pertaining to health sciences, clinical sciences, clinical practice, and professional practice. A strong health science foundation of anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology progressively builds each semester, as does the complexity of massage techniques from an introductory level to a highly integrated set of treatment skills. Ethics, legislation, and practice management concepts are added and interwoven throughout the program, along with orthopedic assessment and rehabilitation skills. Students increasingly apply their skills in the student clinic and through patient outreach experiences.
2020 PROGRAM START DATES
September 13, 2021
2020 ADMISSION DEADLINES
September Start Full-Time Program: August 1, 2021
ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
Secondary School Diploma – No specific courses are required
Current Standard First Aid & CPR Level C
Clear Vulnerable Sector Screening Police Clearance
English Language Proficiency
APPLICATION PROCESS
1. Request Info
2. Massage Therapy Program Coordinator will contact you
3. Meet with the Massage Therapy Program Coordinator and tour the college
4. Receive a massage in the Student Clinic
5. Complete on-line application and submit appropriate documentation
6. Receive acceptance into the program
PROVINCIAL REGULATOR AND OTHER PROFESSIONAL BODIES
College of Massage Therapists of Ontario
Canadian Massage Therapy Council for Accreditation
Registered Massage Therapists Association of Ontario
Ontario Council of Private Massage Therapy Colleges
Canadian Council of Massage Therapy Schools
“The Full time, Accelerated and Advanced standing Massage Therapy Programs at Ontario College of Health and Technology have been granted Preliminary Accreditation, the first step in the CMTCA accreditation process. Following a site visit to verify compliance with the standards, CMTCA will issue a final accreditation decision.”