- Mask fit testing will be required for hospital clinical. The college will make arrangements for one mask fit test prior to clinical placement.
About this program
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Credential Awarded: 3 Year Advanced Diploma
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Campus: Welland
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Code: 0268 P0268
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Delivery Length: 24 Months (6 Consecutive Terms)
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Massage therapists provide therapeutic massage treatment to clients to optimize their overall health and well-being by caring for their muscular, nervous and circulatory systems.
Using massage therapy, graduates will support their clients in the development of physical function, and the relieving or preventing of physical dysfunction and pain and the effects of stress.
NC Preferred Admission
This program grants preferred admission to qualified graduates from:
For detailed information, requirements and eligibility visit niagaracollege.ca/pathways/.
Courses
Code | Course Name | Credits |
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COMM1160 | Communication in Healthcare I | 3 |
RMAT1100 | Anatomy and Physiology for Massage Therapy I | 3 |
RMAT1101 | Clinical Anatomy I | 3 |
RMAT1102 | Massage Theory I | 3 |
RMAT1103 | Clinical Techniques and Assessment I | 6 |
RMAT1104 | Professionalism in Massage Therapy I | 3 |
Code | Course Name | Credits |
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RMAT1200 | Anatomy and Physiology for Massage Therapy II | 3 |
RMAT1201 | Clinical Anatomy II | 3 |
RMAT1202 | Massage Theory II | 3 |
RMAT1203 | Clinical Techniques and Assessment II | 6 |
RMAT1204 | Professionalism in Massage Therapy II | 3 |
Elective Information | ||
Completion of additional General Education elective 1 course required |
Code | Course Name | Credits |
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HLTH1020 | Introduction to Interprofessional Education and Practice | 3 |
RMAT1300 | Pathophysiology for RMT I | 3 |
RMAT1301 | Neuroanatomy | 3 |
RMAT1302 | Massage Theory III | 3 |
RMAT1303 | Clinical Techniques and Assessment III | 6 |
RMAT1306 | On-Campus Clinic Experience I | 6 |
Code | Course Name | Credits |
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RMAT1400 | Pathophysiology for RMT II | 3 |
RMAT1402 | Massage Theory IV | 3 |
RMAT1403 | Clinical Techniques and Assessment IV | 6 |
RMAT1406 | On-Campus Clinic Experience II | 6 |
PRAC1408 | Clinical Outreach Experience I | 3 |
Elective Information | ||
Completion of additional General Education elective 1 course required |
Code | Course Name | Credits |
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RMAT1502 | Massage Theory V | 3 |
RMAT1503 | Clinical Techniques and Assessment V | 6 |
RMAT1505 | Practice Management and Entrepreneurship I | 3 |
RMAT1506 | On-Campus Clinic Experience III | 6 |
PRAC1508 | Clinical Outreach Experience II | 3 |
Elective Information | ||
Completion of additional General Education elective 1 course required |
Code | Course Name | Credits |
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RMAT1602 | Massage Practice Consolidation | 6 |
RMAT1605 | Practice Management and Entrepreneurship II | 3 |
RMAT1606 | On-Campus Clinic Experience IV | 6 |
RMAT1609 | Research Project | 3 |
PRAC1608 | Clinical Oureach Experience III | 3 |
Program Outcomes Term: 1244
Conduct a massage therapy practice within a legal, professional and ethical framework.
Apply business principles relevant to a massage therapy practice.
Communicate and collaborate effectively and professionally with clients, colleagues and members of the interprofessional team.
Develop and maintain therapeutic relationships to optimize clients’ health and wellness.
Collect and assess clients’ information to determine their state of health and the treatment goals.
Develop a plan of care according to the client’s condition and the treatment goals.
Implement the plan of care according to the client’s condition and the treatment goals.
Evaluate the effectiveness of the plan of care.
Maintain documentation securely, accurately and in a timely manner.
Develop and implement ongoing effective strategies for personal and professional development to ensure quality care.
Admission Requirements
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent including the following required course(s):
- English – any Grade 12 (C) or (U), or equivalent
- Mathematics – Grade 11 (C) or (U), or equivalent
- Biology – Grade 11 (C) or (U) or Grade 12 (U)
- Chemistry – Grade 11 (U) or Grade 12 (C) or (U) or
- Physics – Grade 11 (U) or Grade 12 (C) or (U) or
- Exercise Science – (PSE4U) or
- Introductory Kinesiology – (PSK4U)
Selection and Ranking
Applications are evaluated based on the published admission requirements. When the applicant provides proof of meeting the requirements, an offer of admission can be issued, provided space is available in the program.
Learn more about admission decisions.
Program Requirements
Important
Specific due dates for the following requirements: Communicable Disease Surveillance, First Aid/CPR and Criminal Record Check (as outlined below) will be included in the documentation posted to MyNC under "My Documents". Some program requirements could take several weeks to complete. All documentation must be submitted and cleared by the specified due dates otherwise you risk losing your acceptance into the program.
Communicable Disease Surveillance
- The confidential Communicable Disease Surveillance (CDS) Form must be completed and submitted to Student Health Services prior to the start of the program.
- Please view the CDS Form and Checklist for health requirements at niagaracollege.ca/cdsform/.
- If the CDS process is not completed your placement, clinic or co-op opportunity will be denied.
First Aid and CPR
- Current Standard First Aid certification and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR/AED) Level BLS (Basic Life Support) / HCP (Health Care Provider) is required.
- CPR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR/AED) Level BLS (Basic Life Support) / HCP (Health Care Provider) must be renewed annually.
- All certifications must be met and remain current or placement/clinical will be denied and/or the student will be withdrawn from their current placement/clinical.
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Students must provide copies of their certification for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) at Level HCP (Health Care Provider), Adult/Child/Infant one and two rescuer CPR with AED and first aid for choking including artificial resuscitation using both pocket mask and bag-valve mask. (This program is designed for those with specific health care responsibilities).
Criminal Record Check
- A Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening (CRC-VSS) which is less than 6 months old is required by the start of the program.
- Students are responsible for maintaining annual CRC-VSS documentation.
- Many employers have instituted a CRC with vulnerable sector screening as a requirement for appropriate field placements.
- Students will be required to obtain a Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS) in order to be cleared for placement/clinical.
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Students will be required to obtain a Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS) in order to be cleared for placement/clinical. Please note, in order to obtain a Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS), students must be 18 years of age or older. If a student is not 18 years of age or older at the start of this program, they will experience delays in progression through the program.
Computer/Technology Requirements
Students are responsible for ensuring that they have a Microsoft Windows 10 based desktop or laptop system that meets or exceeds the following general personal computer technology requirements:
- A desktop or laptop system running on an updated Microsoft Windows 10 operating system.
- Minimum 256GB SSD storage and 8 GB memory.
- An integrated or peripheral video camera, microphone and speaker system.
- Reliable internet connectivity with Broadband capabilities (a minimum download speed of 5 Mbps) is recommended.
Niagara College will not be able to provide support for systems different than the above specifications. Any provided software may not operate properly. Academic software for your courses (supported under the Microsoft Windows 10 operating system) will be made available for download and remote use. Access will also be provided to remote high performance computer labs if software downloads are not feasible.
Note: There is no support for Chromebooks or Apple products for this program. (learn more)
The technology requirements indicate there is no support for Chromebooks or Apple products. Can I still take my program if I have a Macbook or Chromebook?
For most programs, the recommendation is to have a MS Windows 10 computer (as outlined in the "Computer/Technology Requirements" section on this page) for an optimal experience and for ease of downloading academic software. The reliability of remote connections to college computers and software cannot be guaranteed for Macbook and Chromebook users.
The Microsoft Office suite products that are available free to Niagara College students though Office 365 do have versions that work with Macbooks and Chromebooks, and the majority of internet-based applications will work as well. However, some program-specific software is designed to run on Windows 10, and the successful download of these applications cannot be guaranteed. Our Learning Management System (LMS) at Niagara College is Blackboard, and while students can access Blackboard through an internet browser, for some assignments and tests there is a layer of security that uses a proctored browser. The proctored browser will not function on Macbooks nor Chromebooks.
Students assume the risk of a compromised virtual experience if they choose to participate without the recommended technology.
Computer/technology requirements may be subject to change without notice.
All costs associated with program requirements are the responsibility of the student.
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Pathways
Explore your pathway options What are pathways? for the Massage Therapy program below.
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From NC toSeneca College — Honours Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies Canada
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From NC toThompson Rivers University — Bachelor of General Studies Canada
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From NC toThompson Rivers University — Bachelor of Health Science Canada
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NC PathwayThis program grants Preferred Admission to qualified graduates of:Niagara College — Pre-Health Sciences – Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees
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NC PathwayThis program grants Preferred Admission to qualified graduates of:Niagara College — Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Certificates and Diplomas (Online Delivery)
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NC PathwayThis program grants Preferred Admission to qualified graduates of:Niagara College — Pre-Health Sciences – Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees (OL)
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NC PathwayThis program grants Preferred Admission to qualified graduates of:Niagara College — Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Certificates and Diplomas
For detailed information about these pathway options visit niagaracollege.ca/pathways/.
Applicants with previous postsecondary education will be assessed for transfer credits upon receipt of an official transcript from their previous institution. There is no fee for this service.
Tuition
The below is a tuition fees estimate ( what's this?) for the indicated start term. Tuition fees are set in accordance with the Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities fee guidelines.
Year 1
Level one $2,642.44
Fee Type | Fee Cost |
Tuition
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$1,357.49
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Ancillary Fees
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$1,179.95
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Material Fees
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$105.00
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Level one Total
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$2,642.44
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Level two $2,226.44
Fee Type | Fee Cost |
Tuition
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$1,357.49
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Ancillary Fees
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$756.95
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Material Fees
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$112.00
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Level two Total
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$2,226.44
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Level three $2,299.44
Fee Type | Fee Cost |
Tuition
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$1,357.49
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Ancillary Fees
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$716.95
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Material Fees
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$225.00
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Level three Total
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$2,299.44
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Year 2
Level four $2,484.44
Fee Type | Fee Cost |
Tuition
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$1,357.49
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Ancillary Fees
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$1,111.95
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Material Fees
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$15.00
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Level four Total
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$2,484.44
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Level five $2,089.44
Fee Type | Fee Cost |
Tuition
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$1,357.49
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Ancillary Fees
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$716.95
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Material Fees
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$15.00
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Level five Total
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$2,089.44
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Level six $2,089.44
Fee Type | Fee Cost |
Tuition
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$1,357.49
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Ancillary Fees
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$716.95
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Material Fees
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$15.00
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Level six Total
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$2,089.44
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