Program Overview

Massage Therapy Program Overview

The Massage Therapy program at Durham College is designed to equip students with the comprehensive skills and knowledge needed to succeed as Registered Massage Therapists (RMTs) in Ontario. The program emphasizes the technical and therapeutic aspects of massage therapy and the ethical, legal, and professional standards required for a successful career in this growing healthcare field. With a balance of theoretical learning and practical, hands-on experience, students will graduate well-prepared to meet the demands of this rewarding profession.

Intakes and Availability

Admission Requirements

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma or Mature Student Status
• Grade 12 English (C or U)
• Grade 11 or 12 Mathematics (C, M or U)
• Grade 11 or 12 biology (C, M or U)
• One of the following sciences:
  • Grade 11 or 12 chemistry (C, M or U)
  • Grade 11 or 12 Physics (C, M or U)
  • Grade 11 or 12 Exercise Science (C, M or U)

Tuition

• Year one domestic: $4,083 (CAD)
• Year one international: $22,963 (CAD)

Semester 1 Courses

• Anatomy (ANAT 1102)
• Communication Foundations (COMM 1100)
• Ethics and Code Of Conduct (ETHC 1107)
• Health and Wellness (HLTH 1116)
• Clinical Skills and Techniques 1 (MAST 1100)
• Assessment 1 (MAST 1101)

Career Options

• Massage therapist
• Athletic organizations
• Entrepreneur opportunities – open your own clinic
• Chiropractic/physiotherapy offices
• Fitness clubs/centres
• Health-care clinics
• Hotels, resorts and spas
• Private practices
• Retirement homes

Clinical Placement

In the massage therapy program, students use the knowledge and skills they have developed to care for patients in the community. Students act as massage therapy student practitioners under the supervision of RMT placement instructors. Students will participate in both off-campus placements and on-campus clinics within the Durham College Spa.

Program Transfer, Degree Completion and Additional Credentials

Durham College also offers degree completion opportunities with a number of Canadian and international institutions. Sample diploma-to-degree opportunities include:

• Bachelor of Allied Health Sciences – Ontario Tech
• Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) bridge – Ontario Tech University (Ontario Tech)
• Bachelor of Arts (Honours) – Educational Studies and Digital Technology – Ontario Tech
• Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Health and Leisure (with Massage) - Institute of Technology Tralee

Tech Requirements

• Processor: i3
• RAM: 4GB
• Storage: 256GB SSD
• Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Professional or Education x64 SP1
• Internet Browser: Internet Explorer 11 or Google Chrome (newest version) or Firefox (newest version)
• Network Adapter: 802.11ac 2.4/5 GHz wireless adapter
• Camera: Webcam/built-in camera
• Internet connection

Program Learning Outcomes

1. Conduct a massage therapy practice within a legal, professional and ethical framework.
2. Apply business principles relevant to a massage therapy practice.
3. Communicate and collaborate effectively and professionally with clients, colleagues and members of the interprofessional team.
4. Develop and maintain therapeutic relationships to optimize clients’ health and wellness.
5. Collect and assess clients’ information to determine their state of health and the treatment goals.
6. Develop a plan of care according to the client’s condition and the treatment goals.
7. Implement the plan of care according to the client’s condition and the treatment goals.
8. Evaluate the effectiveness of the plan of care.
9. Maintain documentation securely, accurately and in a timely manner.
10. Develop and implement ongoing effective strategies for personal and professional development to ensure quality care.

Program Details

The Massage Therapy program is designed to equip students with the comprehensive skills and knowledge needed to succeed as Registered Massage Therapists (RMTs) in Ontario. The program emphasizes the technical and therapeutic aspects of massage therapy and the ethical, legal, and professional standards required for a successful career in this growing healthcare field. With a balance of theoretical learning and practical, hands-on experience, students will graduate well-prepared to meet the demands of this rewarding profession.

Course Delivery

• In person: Students will come to campus to complete in-person learning requirements. Detailed schedules, with course-specific delivery information, will be available after registration.

Costs

• Semester 1:
  • Tuition: $1,361.02
  • Program Fee: $557.81
  • Ancillary Fee: $493.77
  • DCSA Ancillary Fee: $430
  • Total: $2,842.6
• Semester 2:
  • Tuition: $1,361.02
  • Program Fee: $0
  • Ancillary Fee: $493.77
  • DCSA Ancillary Fee: $120
  • Total: $1,974.79
• Semester 3:
  • Tuition: $1,361.02
  • Program Fee: $0
  • Ancillary Fee: $474.19
  • DCSA Ancillary Fee: $120
  • Total: $1,955.21
• Semester 4:
  • Tuition: $1,361.02
  • Program Fee: $0
  • Ancillary Fee: $474.19
  • DCSA Ancillary Fee: $430
  • Total: $2,265.21
• Semester 5:
  • Tuition: $1,361.02
  • Program Fee: $0
  • Ancillary Fee: $474.19
  • DCSA Ancillary Fee: $120
  • Total: $1,955.21
• Semester 6:
  • Tuition: $1,361.02
  • Program Fee: $0
  • Ancillary Fee: $474.19
  • DCSA Ancillary Fee: $120
  • Total: $1,955.21

Massage Therapy Courses

Semester 1

• Anatomy (ANAT 1102)
• Communication Foundations (COMM 1100)
• Ethics and Code Of Conduct (ETHC 1107)
• Health and Wellness (HLTH 1116)
• Clinical Skills and Techniques 1 (MAST 1100)
• Assessment 1 (MAST 1101)

Semester 2

• Anatomy and Physiology (ANAT 1200)
• Anatomy for Massage Therapy 2 (ANAT 1201)
• FNMI Elective (FNMI 0000)
• Relationships and Interpersonal Skills (HLTH 1207)
• Clinical Skills and Techniques 2 (MAST 1200)
• Assessments 2 (MAST 1201)
• Intro to Massage Clinical Practice (MAST 1202)

Semester 3

• General Education Elective (GNED 0000)
• Clinical Skills and Techniques 3 (MAST 2100)
• Massage Theory for Special Populations 1 (MAST 2101)
• On-Campus Clinic 1 (MAST 2102)
• Professional Growth and Development (MAST 2103)
• Therapeutic Exercise (MAST 2104)
• Pathophysiology 1 (PATH 2100)

Semester 4

• General Education Elective (GNED 0000)
• Clinical Placement 1 (MASC 2200)
• Clinical Skills and Techniques 4 (MAST 2201)
• Massage Theory for Special Populations 2 (MAST 2202)
• On-Campus Clinic 2 (MAST 2203)
• Neurology (NEUR 2200)
• Research Concepts (RESH 2200)

Semester 5

• Clinical Placement 2 (MASC 3100)
• Clinical Skills and Techniques 5 (MAST 3100)
• Massage Theory for Special Populations 3 (MAST 3101)
• On-Campus Clinic 3 (MAST 3102)
• Business Management (MGMT 3107)
• Pathophysiology 2 (PATH 3100)

Semester 6

• Entrepreneurship (ENTR 3201)
• Clinical Placement 3 (MASC 3200)
• Clinical Skills and Techniques 6 (MAST 3200)
• Comprehensive Review and OSCE Prep (MAST 3201)
• On-Campus Clinic 4 (MAST 3202)
• Research Project (RESR 3200)