2315 Clock Hours, 78 Weeks
The Massage Therapy program is designed to prepare students for entry-level employment as Massage Therapists, acting as regulated health professionals. Students gain knowledge to assess and treat clients in a clinical massage setting. Students will prepare for a third-party licensing examination from the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario.
This program prepares students for a deeper understanding of the concepts and theories associated with Massage Therapy. The Program Learning Outcomes are:
- Students will learn to evaluate and assess clients through orthopedic testing.
- Students will learn to formulate therapeutic exercise programs for clients.
- Students will apply advanced techniques for the treatment of conditions relating to muscle and tendon injuries.
- Students will apply concepts to perform a full-body relaxation massage through a combination of theory and hands-on practice.
At the completion of the program, students must pass both the OSCE and MCQ exams, before sitting for licensure with the College of Massage Therapist of Ontario.
Clinical course hours are a part of a student’s required coursework in their educational program at Bryan College. Students are not paid for the work performed during clinical course activities. All school rules apply to clinical course hours. Students participating in clinical course hours are reminded that they are acting as representatives of Bryan College and are expected to be professional at all times. Students are expected to complete clinical course hours within the grading period as outlined in the course description and requirements.
The following is a list of occupations and organizations that one could pursue for employment:
- Multidisciplinary Clinics
- Rehab Clinics
- Hospital Settings
- Wellness Centers
- Destination Spas
Include, but are not limited to, the following:
- 31-9010 Massage Therapists
- 31-9011 Massage Therapists
- 31-9090 Miscellaneous Healthcare
Detailed information surrounding these classifications can be found at the following website: https://www.bls.gov/soc/2018/major_groups.htm.
In order to graduate and receive a Diploma and practice as a Massage Therapist, a student must earn a minimum of 2315 clock hours of coursework in the curriculum and have a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or better. Massage Therapy Diploma graduates must meet the core competency guidelines set forward by the regulatory body - CMTO (College of Massage Therapists of Ontario) and are licensed by a third party for the province of Ontario.