Massage Therapy

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Massage therapists are classified under NOC 3236. The ABHI Massage Therapy Diploma Program combines classroom instruction with hands-on clinical training to prepare students for careers in massage therapy. The curriculum covers orthopedic and neurological assessment, soft tissue manipulation, hydrotherapy, remedial exercise, and client education, equipping graduates with the practical skills and professional knowledge required for today's healthcare workplaces.

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

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, 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

Flexible Scheduling Options: ABHI offers flexible scheduling options to accommodate students' needs. Courses can be on weekdays or weekends. This flexibility ensures that students can tailor their education to fit their individual schedules and career goals.