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Massage Therapy Diploma

Massage Therapy Offices require qualified Massage Therapist professionals. Peerless Training Institute has formulated the Massage Therapist Diploma Course. We prepare students with the knowledge and professional skills. We are confident that our graduates will be an asset in massage therapy clinics. We are following a widely accepted curriculum and universally accepted textbooks as references for the course-industry-specific guidelines and expectations of Health Canada and Alberta Health. Our students are trained in infection control protocols, universal precaution standards, and privacy of patient information.

Program Description

  1. Our instructors are industry experts with strong instructional experience, at Alberta Health. They are specialized in adult education for health and massage therapy fields. 
  2. Peerless Training Institute allows students to prepare themselves for a successful career in the massage therapy industry. Through this Massage Therapist Diploma Course, students will be provided with hands-on training in the classroom and an in-depth practical experience. Upon completion, the graduate will be proficient in fulfilling the role of a Massage Therapist.
Year Tuition Fee

Year 01

 

Year 02

Tuition $15,500  (Reviewed Annually); Books, Supplies, Uniform:$1500

Tuition $12,500    (Reviewed Annually); Books, Supplies, Uniform:$1500

* Tuition and fees are provided to Student Aid Alberta and may be used when processing full-time post-secondary funding applications. The educational costs provided are based on a 100% full-course load and may not reflect current or all educational costs charged by the school

Course Duration

  1. 2 years: 2225.5 Hours (100 weeks)
  2. Classes are held mornings, evenings, or on weekends

Year 1: (50 Weeks)

  1. 20 hours per week for the first 40 weeks
  2. 30 hours per week for the last 10 weeks

Year 2: (50 Weeks)

  1. 20 hours per week for the first 40 weeks 
  2. 30 hours per week for the last 10 weeks
  3. Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C
  4. Career Counselling

Standard Admission Requirement

One of the following:​                                                                 

1. Alberta high school diploma​

2.  Non-Alberta equivalent Credit in English 30-1​

3.   Minimum 65% in English 30-2

 4 .  Credit in a Grade 10 math (excluding Math 10-4 and Math 16 levels)

 5.   Completion of the G.E.D.​

Mature Admission Requirement

18 or older​

  1.  Out of school for at least 1 year​
  2.  Pass entrance exam (Wonderlic, passing mark of 20)​
  3.  Interview to determine program suitability​

Course Outline

  1. Health Sciences: Anatomy and Physiology, Pathology, Nutrition, Pharmacology, Research 
  2. Massage Therapy/ Clinical Sciences: Hydrotherapy, Joint Mobilizations, Lymphatic Drainage, Myofascial, Neuromuscular, Orthopedic Assessment, Practicum, Pregnancy Massage, Relaxation Massage, Sports Massage, Student Clinical Experience, Swedish Massage, Therapeutic Exercise, Therapeutic Massage, Treatment Planning, Trigger point, etc 
  3. Professional Practice: Business, Communication, Ethics, First Aid/CPR, Therapeutic Relationships, etc Other Modalities: Acupressure, Aromatherapy, Craniosacral, Reflexology, Reiki, Thai Massage, Tuina, etc 
  • Job Opportunities Areas of employment include but not limited to:
  • Therapeutic Massage Clinics
  • Specialty Therapeutic Massage Clinics
  • Sports Medicine Clinics
  • Spas, Wellness Centres
  • Athletic and Sport Clinics
  • Physiotherapy and Massage Clinics

STUDENT AID ALBERTA:

This program is eligible for full-time post-secondary assistance by Student Aid Alberta for the funding year 2021/08/01 to 2022/07/31*. 

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