Massage Therapy Programs Archives - Ontario College of Health & Technology https://ocht.ca/faculty/massage-therapy-programs/ Massage Therapy, Culinary Arts, Communications Dispatchers College in Ontario Fri, 13 Sep 2024 15:59:40 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.2 https://ocht.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/cropped-logo-1-32x32.png Massage Therapy Programs Archives - Ontario College of Health & Technology https://ocht.ca/faculty/massage-therapy-programs/ 32 32 Massage Therapy Diploma https://ocht.ca/program/massage-therapy/ Thu, 11 Mar 2021 22:02:04 +0000 https://ocht.local/?post_type=programs&p=116 The Full-Time Massage Therapy Program is a five semester program providing students with a strong health science foundation of anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology, with each semester methodically building on the previous one. The complexity of massage techniques progresses from an introductory level to a highly integrated set of treatment skills.

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“The practice of Massage Therapy is the assessment of the soft tissue and joints of the body and the treatment and prevention of physical dysfunction and pain of the soft tissue and joints by manipulation to develop, maintain, rehabilitate or augment physical function, or relieve pain “

Massage Therapy Act, 1991

Program Description

The Full-Time Massage Therapy Program is a five semester program providing students with a strong health science foundation of anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology, with each semester methodically building on the previous one. The complexity of massage techniques progresses from an introductory level to a highly integrated set of treatment skills.

Ethics, legislation, and practice management concepts are added and interwoven throughout the program, along with orthopedic assessment and rehabilitation skills. Students increasingly apply their skills in the student clinic and through patient outreach experiences.

Our mission is to continually evolve and advance Massage Therapy education through academic and clinical excellence, implementation of current best practices, and constant improvement and reflection as the profession continues to grow and integrate within the broader healthcare community and serve the needs of the public as advocates and ambassadors of health and wellness.

Entrance Requirements

  1. Secondary School Diploma – No specific courses are required
  2. Current Standard First Aid & CPR Level C
  3. Clear Vulnerable Sector Screening Police Clearance dated within 6 months of the start of the program
  4. English Language Proficiency

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]]> Advanced Standing Massage Therapy Diploma https://ocht.ca/program/advanced-standing-massage-therapy/ Thu, 09 Apr 2020 20:33:26 +0000 https://ocht.local/?post_type=programs&p=54 The Advanced Standing Program is available only to individuals with specific prior education in the areas of musculoskeletal anatomy, physiology, pathology, orthopedic assessment, nutrition and remedial exercise.

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“The practice of Massage Therapy is the assessment of the soft tissue and joints of the body and the treatment and prevention of physical dysfunction and pain of the soft tissue and joints by manipulation to develop, maintain, rehabilitate or augment physical function, or relieve pain “

Massage Therapy Act, 1991

Program Description 

The Advanced Standing Program is available only to individuals with specific prior education in the areas of musculoskeletal anatomy, physiology, pathology, orthopedic assessment, nutrition and remedial exercise. Lectures and practical instruction are delivered over nine weekend modules.


This program focuses on CMTO regulatory requirements, ethical and professional practice, legislation governing the profession, introductory and advanced concepts of massage therapy techniques, hydrotherapy, and the outcome-based massage therapy treatment framework as it relates to common injures, impairments, and conditions. Students apply their skills in the student clinic and through patient outreach experiences.

Our mission is to continually evolve and advance Massage Therapy education through academic and clinical excellence, implementation of current best practices, and constant improvement and reflection as the profession continues to grow and integrate within the broader healthcare community and serve the needs of the public as advocates and ambassadors of health and wellness.

Entrance Requirements

  1. Certified Athletic Therapist
  2. Other qualified Health Professionals if specific conditions are met
  3. Current Standard First Aid & CPR Level C
  4. Clear Vulnerable Sector Screening Police Clearance dated within 6 months of the start of the program
  5. English Language Proficiency

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]]> Accelerated Massage Therapy Diploma https://ocht.ca/program/accelerated-massage-therapy/ Tue, 03 Mar 2020 22:07:18 +0000 https://ocht.local/?post_type=programs&p=20 The Accelerated Massage Therapy Program is a three semester program designed for students with a kinesiology degree and a proficiency in musculoskeletal anatomy, biomechanics and rehabilitative exercises. This program will build upon their academic foundation, adding knowledge and skills pertaining to health sciences, clinical sciences, clinical practice, professional practice.

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“The practice of Massage Therapy is the assessment of the soft tissue and joints of the body and the treatment and prevention of physical dysfunction and pain of the soft tissue and joints by manipulation to develop, maintain, rehabilitate or augment physical function, or relieve pain “

Massage Therapy Act, 1991

Program Description

The Accelerated Massage Therapy Program is a three semester program designed for students with a kinesiology degree and a proficiency in musculoskeletal anatomy, biomechanics and rehabilitative exercises. This program will build upon their academic foundation, adding knowledge and skills pertaining to health sciences, clinical sciences, clinical practice, professional practice.

The complexity of massage techniques progresses from an introductory level to a highly skilled set of treatment skills. Ethics, legislation and practice management concepts are added and interwoven throughout the program, along with orthopedic assessment and rehabilitation skills. Students increasingly apply their skills in the student clinic and through patient outreach experiences.

Our mission is to continually evolve and advance Massage Therapy education through academic and clinical excellence, implementation of current best practices, and constant improvement and reflection as the profession continues to grow and integrate within the broader healthcare community and serve the needs of the public as advocates and ambassadors of health and wellness.

Entrance Requirements

  1. University Kinesiology Degree
  2. Clear Vulnerable Sector Screening Police Clearance dated within 6 months of the start of the program
  3. Current Standard First Aid & CPR Level C
  4. English Language Proficiency

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