Advanced Diploma - Massage Therapy
- 3 years
- Duration
- 17,371 CAD/year
- Price
- Rolling admission
- Start
- Rolling admission
- Deadline
- Diploma
- Degree
- Campus
- Format
- Toronto / Canada
- Location
Program description
The advanced diploma program in Massage Therapy at Humber College provides you with the in-depth academic preparation and hands-on practical experience needed to become a valuable part of a health-care team.
Working at our cutting-edge facilities, you'll get the knowledge and skills needed to conduct a patient assessment, establish treatment plans, offer safe and effective care, and analyze outcomes. You'll also study how to run a successful business, which will prepare you to become an entrepreneur or own your own private practice.
Massage therapists are regulated health-care professionals controlled by the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario in line with the Regulated Health Professions Act and the Massage Therapy Act.
Our objective is to train massage therapy students to be informed, compassionate, and respected leaders, competent practitioners, and valuable members of their communities.
Program structure
Semester 1
- Anatomy 1
- Clinical Skills and Techniques 1
- Professional Identity and Responsibility
- Clinical Assessment 1
- Physiology 1
- College Reading and Writing Skills
Semester 2
- Anatomy 2
- An Introduction to Arts and Sciences
- Clinical Skills and Techniques 2
- Relationships and Interpersonal Skills
- Clinical Assessment 2
- Physiology 2
Semester 3
- Therapeutic Exercise
- Pathophysiology 1
- Professional Growth and Development
- Massage Theory for Special Populations 1
- Clinical Skills and Techniques 3
- On-Campus Internship 1
- Workplace Writing Skills
Semester 4
- Equity and Inclusion in Health
- Research Concepts
- Clinical Skills and Techniques 4
- Massage Theory for Special Populations 2
- On-Campus Internship 2
- Clinical Internship 1
- Pathophysiology 2
Semester 5
- Massage Theory for Special Populations 3
- Clinical Skills and Techniques 5
- On-Campus Internship 3
- Pathophysiology 3
- Clinical Internship 2
- Business Skills for Healthcare Practitioners 1
Semester 6
- Business Skills for Healthcare Practitioners 2
- Clinical Internship 3
- Advanced Therapeutic Exercise and Modalities
- Comprehensive Review of Massage Theory and Practice
- Research Projects
- On-Campus Internship 4
Price
Fees per semester:
- Tuition 7,944 CAD
- Compulsory Ancillary Fee 444 CAD
- Compulsory Student Union Fee 66 CAD
- IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Fee 111 CAD
- Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional) 20 CAD
- Program Ancillary Fee 199 CAD*
- Co-op/Placement 0.00 CAD
Total 8,786 CAD
*may vary every semester.
Requirements for applicants
International Academic Equivalencies:
- Certificate of Secondary Education with a minimum grade of four in required subjects
- Transcripts for any post-secondary courses or programs completed or
- College or university transfer status
For Indian applicants one of the following:
- All India Senior School Certificate/Higher Secondary School Certificate
- Year 12 State Board Exams with a minimum grade of 70 or above in required program subjects.
To be eligible you must possess the equivalent of an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) and required courses.
English Proficiency requirements are:
- A minimum TOEFL Academic Level score of 550 (paper based) or 80 (internet based) or
- an IELTS with an overall minimum score of 6.0 (with no single band score below 5.5) or
- CAEL with an overall band score of 60 or
- Cambridge English Test with B2 First / C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency 169 (with no single subscore below 162) or
- Duolingo Language Test with score 105 and above+
- International applicants may be asked to submit an ICAS or WES evaluation.
About the university
Humber College Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning (known as Humber College) was fonded in 1967. The college is located in Toronto, Canada.
The Humber North and the Lakeshore are the two primary campuses at Humber.
Humber College offers over 200 programs in 40 fields of study.
Students at Humber receive a polytechnic education. We educate theory, incorporate practical, hands-on training, and collaborate with employers to provide students with real-world learning opportunities. This innovative and entrepreneurial approach, which is taught in state-of-the-art and creative learning facilities, prepares students for today's and tomorrow's careers.
We are committed to your long-term success. A Humber education will help you map a sure path to your career and keep you up to date on shifting trends in the professional world as technology advances. Our programs combine theory and practice, allowing you to get practical experience both in the classroom and on the work. Professors with industry experience will teach you what skills are in demand.
