Massage Therapy. Program Highlights. Why Choose Fleming

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Massage Therapy

Program Location: Peterborough

Program Code: MAC

Coordinator: Claire Bradley

Credential: Ontario College Advanced Diploma

Start Date: September 06, 2016 Tuition and Ancillary Fees

(Domestic): $3,163.26 per semester*

Tuition and Ancillary Fees

(International): $8,470.85 per semester*

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Our highly regarded program is now offered in a compressed format. Graduate in

just two years and start your rewarding career as a massage therapist.

Program Highlights

Fleming College offers a unique five-semester Massage Therapy program. We provide students with an excellent academic foundation and strong applied skills. Students will develop the knowledge and ability to effectively conduct a client assessment, create ethical treatment plans, deliver safe and effective massage therapy treatments, and evaluate the outcome of treatments. Our professional hydraulic massage therapy tables, large laundry facilities and Clinic Preparation course provides each student with an exceptional practical learning experience. Every week students put their skills into practice at our onsite Student Massage Clinic which is supervised by a Registered Massage Therapist.

Our five-consecutive semester program (semester 3 is during summer), is an extremely challenging and rewarding educational experience that provides the pathway to become a Registered Massage Therapist. After graduating from Fleming’s Massage Therapy program, students are eligible to complete the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario (CMTO.ca) registration exam. This exam has both a written and practical component and requires a 70% pass rate to become a Registered Massage Therapist in Ontario.

Registered Massage Therapists in Ontario are regulated health professionals whose governing body is the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario (CMTO.ca). Applicable legislation includes the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA.ca), and the Massage Therapy Act (MTA.ca).

Why Choose Fleming

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currently studied in Ontario College Massage Therapy programs.

Work Experience

Fleming’s Massage Therapy program provides an exceptional learning environment with diverse applied experience opportunities, including an on-site public clinic at our Peterborough campus.

Is this You?

Students will receive and give Massage Treatments (several times a week) throughout the program, by other students in your laboratory class. Students will develop and demonstrate maturity with respect to your own touch history and that of your fellow students. Students will develop a deep respect for personal boundaries, and exceptional communication skills. Students must have a strong desire to improve the lives of your clients through Massage Therapy and have the motivation to further your career with Continuing Education.

Other skills/attributes that would be assets include: self-motivation

self-discipline

strong organizational skills entrepreneurial attitude good problem solving skills

Massage Therapy professors strongly recommend that entering students receive at least 3 professional massages from a Registered Massage Therapist prior to entry to this program. In addition, students

contemplating admission have a health related education science background and interest. You must be prepared to study a minimum of three hours daily outside of classes during the program. Students would benefit by having basic computer skills including e-mail, word processing, file management and internet web browsing.

This program is delivered over five consecutive semesters, with semester three taking place over the summer.

Career Opportunities

As a Registered Health Professional (RHPA Act), Registered Massage Therapist’s work in Chiropractic and Physiotherapy clinics, Athletic and Sport facilities, Spa’s, Cruise Ships, Hotels, Corporate Offices, private practice (either in home office or with other RMT’s), and Hospice and Palliative Care centres.

Minimum Admission Requirements

OSSD with the majority of credits at the College (C) and Open (O) level, including: 2 College (C) English courses (Grade 11 or Grade 12)

2 College (C) Science courses (Grade 11 or Grade 12)

When (C) is the minimum course level for admission, (U) or (U/C) courses are also accepted. Recommended:

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(Although not required for admission, the above recommendations will help to prepare you for the program.)

Health and Non Academic Requirements

Independent physical mobility and personal mental health are essential to the Massage Therapy profession. Immunization Requirements: Your program has mandatory immunization requirements that include a "pre-entry" deadline date for submission. For more information, and to print a copy of the immunization form, please see the Immunization Information page.

Non Academic Requirements: Your program has mandatory requirements which may include a criminal reference check, first aid, CPR-C, etc. For more information, please see the Non Academic Requirements page

Mature Students

If you are 19 years of age or older before classes start, and you do not possess an OSSD, you can write the Canadian Adult Achievement Test to assess your eligibility for admission. Additional testing or academic upgrading may be necessary to meet specific course requirements for this program.

All applicants will be required to achieve course credit in the mandatory sciences, through Secondary School or through Academic Upgrading programs.

Related Programs

If you're interested in other health care careers, you might want to consider the Occupational Therapist Assistant and Physiotherapist Assistant, the Practical Nursing or Trent/Fleming - Bachelor of Science Nursing programs.

Additional Costs

Students spend up to $1,500 per year for books and supplies. A uniform is required in all Laboratory and Clinic classes. This uniform includes a massage therapy program shirt (blue golf shirt), black scrub pants and black soft soled shoes (running shoes fine). Both the Massage Therapy shirt and black scrub pants are sold in the Fleming bookstore. Massage students are asked to purchase the Massage Therapy kit, which includes items necessary to start Laboratory class in week 1 of classes. This kit is also sold in the Fleming bookstore.

After successful completion of the Fleming Massage Therapy 5 semester program, students must pay the fees set out by the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario, when the written and practical exams are attempted

(CMTO.ca).

Transfer Agreements

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Semester 1

Code Course Name Hours

COMM 201 Communications I 45

COMP 345 Introductory Computing 45

SCIE 157 Anatomy & Physiology I 60

HLTH 192 Introduction to Massage 120

HLTH 177 Awareness through Exercise I 30

FLPL 124 Introduction to Massage Clinic 15

HLTH 242 Healthcare Concepts for Massage Therapy 30

HLTH 65 Concepts in Health Care 15

HLTH 193 Orientation to Massage Therapy Program 14

HLTH 309 Palpation 1 15

SCIE 159 Regional Anatomy I 60

Semester 2

SCIE 158 Anatomy & Physiology II 60

SOCI 25 Human Growth and Development 45

HLTH 197 Massage Practicum 30

HLTH 282 Joint Play 15

HLTH 194 Hydrotherapy 75

HLTH 310 Awareness Through Exercise 2 45

HLTH 311 Standards and Legalities for MST 15

FLPL 198 Clinic 2 60

HLTH 312 Introduction to Assessment 15

SCIE 160 Regional Anatomy 2 60

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Semester 3

HLTH 281 Pharmacology for MST 15

HLTH 314 Orthopedic Assessment 75

HLTH 201 Treatment I 120

SCIE 161 Advanced Physiology 120

HLTH 315 Awareness through Exercise 3 30

Semester 4

HLTH 203 Evidence Based Practice 30

SCIE 133 Clinical Pathology I 60

HLTH 319 Awareness Through Exercise 4 30

HLTH 204 Psychology of Manual Therapy 30

BUSN 16 Management Strategies for Small Business 45

HLTH 202 Treatment II 105

HLTH 317 Differential Assessment 30

GENED General Education Elective

Semester 5

SCIE 134 Clinical Pathology II 75

HLTH 206 Modalities 40

HLTH 205 Case Studies 30

HLTH 207 Preparation and Comprehensive Exam 45

HLTH 318 Law and Ethics Review 15

GENED General Education Elective