Massage Therapy Program

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Learn theraputic techniques and skills to become a Registered Massage Therapist. Make a real difference in a client's health with the Massage Therapy Program.
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Province

Nova Scotia

Colleges

Island Career Academy

Program Categories

Healthcare

Program Duration

86 Weeks

Program Intakes

September

Class Type

Hybrid

Funding

Nova Scotia Student Assistance

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Massage Therapy Diploma Program
2206 Hour Course Duration
Become a Registered Massage Therapist

Learn therapeutic techniques and skills that will make a real difference in a client’s health with the Massage Therapy Program.
Massage Therapy has gained recognition and respect in all communities as a viable means of maintaining good health. Work as a part of a team to preserve health, prevent disease and injury, and restore maximum functional ability when health is lost.
Massage Therapy is a comprehensive therapeutic massage Diploma Program. Through a dynamic curriculum, grounded in science and best practices, our students develop a solid foundation in therapeutic technique skills. Skills that will make a real difference for a client’s health. Business, communication and clinical application prepare graduates to join the profession of Massage Therapists with confidence.
Massage Therapy has rapidly gained recognition and respect in all communities as a viable means of maintaining good health. Massage Therapists work as part of a team of health care professionals to preserve health, prevent disease and injury, and restore maximum functional ability when health is lost. Massage Therapy can assist with the treatment and prevention of physical dysfunction and pain, promote improved posture and biomechanics. Various techniques are used to promote, stimulate and improve the overall health of many of the body’s systems: muscles, joints, cardiovascular, hormonal, nervous system, immune system, body awareness.
The Massage therapy Diploma program is designed to help participants gain necessary massage therapy skills to enter the field of massage therapy. Graduates completing the Massage Therapy Diploma Program have the skills to seek employment in occupations such as: physiotherapy clinics, massage therapy clinics, chiropractic clinics and health spas.
Program Duration:
2206 hours
Course of study will include the following:
Anatomy/Physiology and Neuroanatomy
Clinical Assessment and Treatment Skills
Massage and Hydrotherapy
Ethics and Jurisprudence
Pathophysiology for Massage Therapy
Business/Communication for Massage Therapy
Teaching Clinic
Clinical Skills
Nutrition
Practice Management

Entrance Requirements:
The entrance requirements for this program are Grade 12, GED, or minimum Wonderlic (12) cut score, and a clear Criminal Record/ Vulnerable Sector Check. Starts September

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