Massage Therapy

Massage therapists are classified under NOC 3236. Massage Therapists assess and treat physical dysfunction and pain of the soft tissue and joints mostly by hands-on manipulation. Assessment and treatment include orthopedic and neurological testing, soft tissue manipulation, hydrotherapy, remedial exercise and client education programs.

Length

104 Weeks

Credential

Diploma

Program Delivery

Blended

Median Starting Salary

$41, 702.40 - $46, 971.00

Program Overview

Massage therapists are classified under NOC 3236. Massage Therapists assess and treat physical dysfunction and pain of the soft tissue and joints mostly by hands-on manipulation. Assessment and treatment include orthopedic and neurological testing, soft tissue manipulation, hydrotherapy, remedial exercise, and client education programs.

Course Outline

YEAR 1 (52 Weeks)

Introduction to Massage Therapy
Massage therapy and Techniques
Ethics and Legislation
Anatomy
Physiology
Anatomy 2
Physiology 2
Hydrotherapy
Remedial Exercise and Kinesiology
Regional Anatomy and Palpation
Student Clinic

YEAR 2 (52 Weeks)

Advanced Techniques
Neurology
Endocrinology
Pathology
Microbiology and Public Health
Nutrition
Pathology 2 and Pharmacology
Massage Treatments
Clinical Assessments
Business and Research Skills
Skills Consolidation and Evaluation
Student Clinic 2

Career Avenues

ABHI offers schedules that suit the needs of the students. Students will be given the opportunity and option to take courses full-time, part-time days or evenings or weekends. Successful graduates of this program will be qualified to work in various settings and practices which include:

Nursing Facilities
Health and Wellness Clinics
Rehabilitation Centres
Hospitals/Hospices

Health and Fitness Clubs
Home-based practice
Multidisciplinary Clinics
Mobile Clinics

Massage Therapy

Massage Therapy

Length

Credential

Program Delivery

Median Starting Salary

Program Overview

Course Outline

YEAR 1 (52 Weeks)

YEAR 2 (52 Weeks)

Career Avenues

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