Ontario College Advanced Diploma in Massage Therapy

The Massage Therapy program at Centennial College will provide students with both the fundamental and advanced massage therapy skills to become a successful massage therapist. The program will emphasize professionalism and teach an evidence-based approach to assessment, treatment planning and implementation. Recognized as a distinctive and rigorous offering within the School of Community and Health Studies, this program will balance a combination of theory and practical application through in-class lectures, lab experience, an onsite public clinic and offsite outreach placements. Students will learn the proper assessment tools and techniques to deal with a wide variety of conditions that involve lymph, muscle, nerve, fascia and joints of the body as well as a wellness focus that maintains physical health, function and mobility.

Academic Requirements Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent, or mature student status (19 years or older)Grade 12 English (C or U), or equivalent (minimum grade required), or take the Centennial English Admission TestGrade 11 Biology or Grade 12 (C or U), or equivalent (minimum grade required)Grade 11 or Grade 12 (C, M, or U) One additional Science (Physics, Chemistry, or Exercise Science), or equivalent (minimum grade required)