Additional information
| Province | Nova Scotia |
|---|---|
| Colleges | Eastern College |
| Program Categories | Healthcare |
| Program Duration | 88 Weeks |
| Program Intakes | |
| Class Type | In Person, Virtual |
| Funding | Bursary |
Massage Therapy
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Now is a great time to start a career in Massage Therapy! Join a growing field where 93% of the program?s 2019 graduates were employed in a relevant job within 6 months. Plus, take advantage of scholarships and employment opportunities from key industry employers.
Program Details
Are you interested in helping and treating others who may suffer from acute and chronic pain? Whether you?re helping to reduce stress or providing relief from muscle conditions, the Massage Therapy program at Eastern College is an ideal fit if you?re interested in promoting health and wellness.
Students learn the technical massage techniques and skills required for this career and gain knowledge on client relations and business best practices to secure a full-time job in Massage Therapy.
Students enrolled in the program receive:
Through Eastern?s partnership with Massage Addict, a Canadian-owned and operated chain of massage therapy clinics, we offer a scholarship program that awards?two?$1,000 Scholarships?to Massage Therapy students. Graduates practicing?at Massage Addict will also be eligible for?loan?repayment assistance?(up to a maximum of $25,000).?Click?here?to learn more.
Education in a program recognized by the Massage Therapy Association of Nova Scotia (MTANS), the Association of New Brunswick Massage Therapists (ANBMT), the New Brunswick Massotherapy Association (NBMA), and the Newfoundland and Labrador Massage Therapist Association (NLMTA).??
440 clinical hours for hands-on training.
Massage Therapy courses have a passing score of 70%. As well, students must meet the minimum Standards of Satisfactory Scholastic Progress as set out in our Student Handbook. For programs that include an internship, all internship hours must be completed and a final grade of ?Pass? must be achieved for the internship.
