Description

Advanced Diploma in Massage Therapy

Humber College’s Massage Therapy advanced diploma program provides you with the in-depth academic preparation and hands-on practical experience required to become a valued member of a health-care team.

Duration

6 semesters

Starting Date

January, September

Tuition Fee

CAD 16,394 per year

Location

Toronto, Canada

About the Course

Working in our state-of-the-art facilities, you’ll develop the knowledge and skills necessary to conduct a patient assessment, develop treatment plans, deliver safe and effective treatment, and evaluate outcomes. You’ll also learn how to run a successful business, preparing you to become an entrepreneur or own a private practice

As regulated health-care professionals, massage therapists are overseen by the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario in accordance with the Regulated Health Professions Act and the Massage Therapy Act.

Our mission is to develop knowledgeable, compassionate and respectful massage therapy students, who will become outstanding leaders, effective practitioners and important contributors to their communities.

Study Abroad

Qualified students in this Humber College’s Massage Therapy advanced diploma program may apply to a study abroad service learning trip to contribute to a global community. Past service learning trips were to Arviat, Nunavut and Nicaragua. Students may also have the opportunity to apply to a study abroad experiential trip to Peru.

Each year we offer a variety of experiential learning trip opportunities for students to study abroad. Our annual short duration experiential trips in May are approximately two weeks in length. These faculty-led study abroad trips are confirmed in the fall semester.

The trips vary each year and are subject to availability, participation and eligibility requirements. Additional fees apply.

Courses Included

Anatomy
Clinical Skills and Techniques
Professional Identity and Responsibility
Clinical Assessment
iSucceed in Massage Therapy
Physiology

Career

Using the knowledge and skills you’ve honed in our program, you will help to improve the health and well-being of your patients. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with patients and with various health professionals to promote health, rehabilitate injuries and manage complex conditions.

Massage therapists are generally self-employed and can work in a variety of settings including: