About the Massage Therapy Program
The Massage Therapy program is an intensive 2304 hours of study, comprised of theory,
practical application & supervised clinical and outreach sessions. Upon graduation
the student receives a diploma in Massage Therapy from the International Academy
of Massage. The student is well prepared to undertake the examinations administered
by the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario
to become licensed to practice in Ontario, and to earn the designation of Registered
Massage Therapist (R.M.T.). To be licensed as an R.M.T. in Ontario, you must have
‘landed immigrant status’ or be a Canadian citizen at the time of writing
the Provincial examinations.
Foreign students’ tuition fees are not surcharged and graduates will receive
a Diploma from the Academy. Foreign students are not eligible to write the Provincial
examinations for licensing in Ontario. The International Academy of Massage Therapy
program is approved by the American Massage Therapists Association Council of Schools
and graduates are eligible to write the National Certification Board for Therapeutic
and Massage Bodywork examinations for the United States.
The International Academy of Massage is regulated and approved as a
Private Career College, under the Private Career Colleges Act, which is
administered by the Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities. The
educational pre-requisite to enter the program is Grade 12 or an equivalent. Upon
request the Academy will assess students for related transfer credits as appropriate.
‘Mature Student’ applicants over the age of 19 (Grade 12 not fully completed)
will also be considered.
The Academy takes a special interest in the student and every effort is made to
extend learning beyond the classroom. Students enjoy many opportunities for off-site
training and benefit from a very favourable student/teacher ratio. With the added
support of a teacher’s assistant in some classes, the student receives personalized
attention in their learning experience. Participation in on-site and off-site clinicals,
as well as, sporting events helps to develop the practical application of student
studies. Additionally, the Academy retains an on-site R.M.T. Program Coordinator
to ensure that each student receives a well-balanced educational experience.
The Academy maintains a student code of ethics & conduct and also has policies
for attendance and academy attire. These policies are consistent with working in
a professional health care environment. A Student guide outlining the General guidelines
for your day-to-day participation is available for review on-site and a personal
copy provided at the beginning of each term. Students are welcome to make an appointment
to tour the facilities and ask questions about the program in advance of making
an application.
Remember- Fees at the International Academy of Massage are ‘all inclusive’
The International Academy of Massage is a member of:
The International Academy of Massage strives to provide students with a Competency
Based Education wherein learning is structured around the ‘real world’
role and function of a massage therapist and which facilitates graduates to become
a success in this health care field. Any particular competency may include learning
and behaviour related to practical skills, knowledge, reasoning, attitudes and values,
all of which must work towards meeting the required standards for the industry.
The competencies that currently define massage therapy practice, being broadly defined
as Health Science, Professional Development and Clinical Science, are integrated
within the program structure through the study of selected subjects and the practical
application of massage techniques. The goal is to provide an entry level of knowledge,
which allows the graduate therapist to apply, with a strong sense of confidence,
both academic and practical application principles within the context of client
care.
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