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Massage Therapy

Scholarships and tuition repayment assistance available from key industry massage therapy employers. Start a dynamic and rewarding career with a program that contains hands-on practical experience and quality education, currently given preliminary accreditation from the CMTCA.

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    Type

    Diploma

    Duration

    88 Weeks

    Internship

    440 Hours


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    Program Outline

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    About The Program

    Massage Therapy is a growing component of today’s wellness practices and there’s never been a better time to start a career in Massage Therapy! Scholarships and tuition assistance are available from key industry partners. 100% of our program’s 2018 graduates were employed in a relevant job within 6 months after graduating and working to make a direct impact the well-being of their communities.

    Career Opportunities

    Massage Therapists enjoy rewarding and stable careers that allow for flexible work hours and a variety of interesting workplace environments, including private practice, health and fitness clubs, health spas and rehabilitation centers.

    Employers Who Have Hired triOS Grads

    • Massage Addict
    • pt Health
    • Self-employed
    • Hand and Stone

    Salary

    100 %

    Employment Rate*

    $ 23

    Average Wage/HR**

    $ 42

    High Wage/HR**

    *Employment Rate based on 2019 contactable triOS graduates employed in a related field.

    Source: workingincanada.gc.ca

    NOC Code: 3236 - **Wage data rounded down to the nearest dollar. Local (or regional) income may vary. Last updated in May, 2021.

    Massage Addict Partnership

    The partnership with Massage Addict offers two $1,000 scholarships to first and second-year Massage Therapy students. Through this partnership, triOS graduates practicing at Massage Addict will also be eligible for loan repayment assistance of $200/per month (up to a maximum of $25,000). To learn more about the scholarship and loan repayment assistance program click here.

    pt Health Partnership

    The partnership with pt Health offers the Student’s Choice Program – students have the choice of loan repayment for a maximum of 3 years and up to $7,000 for graduates practicing at pt Health or payment for exam fees (valued at about $1,400). Partnership is offered at the Hamilton and Mississauga campuses at this time. To learn more about the scholarship program through pt Health,click here.

    Program Details

    Did you know that the demand for a Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) has increased by 20% in Canada, over the last decade? If this statistic sounds promising, and you’re looking to pursue a career in the field, then triOS College’s Massage Therapy program is the right fit for you.

    Massage therapy can be used to promote physical and psychological well-being in children and adults of all ages. It helps reduce stress, relieve pain, improve physical dysfunction, and reduce the side effects of strains, sprains, hypertensions, arthritis, and other ailments. Whether you wish to assist patients with relaxation or their recovery process, our Massage Therapy diploma program will provide you with the hands-on experience you need to succeed in this profession. Your in-class sessions will teach you about the anatomy of the human body, how to conduct clinical assessments, massage techniques, about remedial exercises and much more. In this program, you will practice your skills through clinical hours scheduled at your campus. The quality of our Massage Therapy program has received preliminary accreditation from the Canadian Massage Therapy Council for Accreditation (CMTCA) at our Toronto, Hamilton, London, Mississauga, Windsor and Kitchener campuses.

    triOS has developed the Massage Therapy diploma program with experienced healthcare professionals to give you everything you need to flourish as an RMT in the healthcare field. 

    Students enrolled in this program will receive:

    • 440 clinical hours for hands-on training.
    • Participation in a program that is recognized by the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario.
    • 1-on-1 career assistance.

    The Massage Therapy diploma program is offered at the Toronto, Hamilton, London, Mississauga, Brampton, Windsor and Kitchener campuses. 

    triOS diplomas will be granted only to students who successfully complete all courses in the program with a passing grade of either 60% or 70% (or a grade of ‘complete’ where applicable). Core Massage Therapy courses have a passing score of 70%, while general education courses have a passing grade of 60%. As well, students must meet the minimum Standards of Satisfactory Scholastic Progress as set out in our Student Handbook. For programs that include an internship, all internship hours must be completed and a final grade of ‘Pass’ must be achieved for the internship.

    Admission Requirements
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    – High school graduation diploma, or Mature Student Status (for more information please refer to the Program Overview at the top of this page or speak to your Education Consultant);
    – Clear Vulnerable Sector Check
    – Grade 12 English or proof of English proficiency
    – triOS College pre-Science Course, or its equivalent: This 20-hour course is designed to provide students with a foundation of basic science principles that will assist on their journey through the Massage Therapy program. Fundamental science concepts, terminology and biochemistry will be introduced and utilized to develop an understanding of cells, tissues, organs, systems, and organism structure and function. Students will be tested on their comprehension of the material through a combination of assignments, quizzes, and an exam. Students must obtain a passing grade of 70% to meet admission requirements.
    – Massage Treatment: Proof of experiencing a full body massage from the triOS Massage Therapy Clinic or another Registered Massage Therapist

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    CMTCA Accreditation

    The Massage Therapy Program at triOS has been granted Preliminary Accreditation at our Toronto, Hamilton, London, Mississauga, Windsor and Kitchener campuses, the first step in the CMTCA accreditation process. Following a site visit to verify compliance with the standards, CMTCA will issue a final accreditation decision. The Preliminary Accreditation from the CMTCA is a reflection of the quality of our Massage Therapy program and is granted based on evaluations of several aspects of the program including Curriculum Content, Faculty and Learning, Student Support, Leadership and Administration, Human Resources, Resources and Infrastructure, and Quality Improvement.

    Success Stories

    This college is excellent at helping their students achieve success. My experience as a student of Massage Therapy has been intense, considering massage therapists in Ontario are regulated healthcare practitioners. The knowledge I've gained so far will be carried on throughout my life.

    Louella C.

    Graduate