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Massage Therapy, Diploma
Prepare to become a Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) with an applied credential that is academically recognized by the B.C. post-secondary system. Massage Therapy is a regulated profession by the College of Complementary Health Professionals of British Columbia.
Prepare to become an independent, successful and professional massage therapy practitioner
Start in September
Gain advanced knowledge and practical application of the skills necessary to provide safe, effective and ethical massage therapy that meets the 听entry-to-practice standards.
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Is massage therapy right for you?
The听Diploma in Massage Therapy听is an intensive, cohort-based program.听Students will learn to apply principles of physical, health, and social sciences as they relate to massage therapy in the classroom, simulated environments, and through clinical placements in the community.听If you are听caring and compassionate with a desire to help others, massage therapy could be your path to an exciting and fulfilling career.
Hands-on learning
You'll have the opportunity to develop and refine your massage knowledge and techniques through classroom and lab learning along with clinical placements in our on-campus clinics and opportunities in the community.
As part of the Diploma in Massage Therapy, you will have the opportunity to work at Camosun鈥檚 on-campus clinics offering both a state of the art applied learning environment for students, and exemplary services to its clientele.
The Camosun advantage
The Massage Therapy program will provide you with an applied credential that meets industry standards set by the CMTBC and is academically recognized by the B.C. Post-Secondary system. As a student, you'll receive many benefits including: access to financial aid, awards and bursaries; transit U-Pass; extended health/dental plan; Fitness & Recreation membership; academic support and听other student services.
After graduation
Upon graduation, you'll be eligible to take the registration examination as set by the College of Massage Therapists of British Columbia (CMTBC) to become a Registered Massage Therapist (RMT).
Graduates who attain a Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) designation are eligible to take the exam to obtain the Certified Sport Massage Therapist designation through the Canadian Sport Massage Therapists Association (CSMTA).
Career opportunities
Graduates who successfully pass the CMTBC's registration examination and complete all registration requirements are able to practice as a Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) in the province of British Columbia. RMTs find employment opportunities within the following areas:
Massage therapy clinics
Private practices
Chiropractic, athletic therapy and physiotherapy multi-disciplinary clinics
Elite athletic teams
Wellness centres
Spa resorts
What you'll learn
Current students wanting information about your program, go to student planning in听.
Program outline
For more details, including courses, please see the program outline in the academic calendar.
The Diploma in Massage Therapy is a two-year cohort-based program which starts each September and is delivered over six consecutive 14-week terms. This program is part of the Centre for Sport & Exercise Education and is located on the Interurban campus. Clinic placements听 may take place at either our Interurban or Lansdowne campus clinic.
You will learn to apply principles of physical, health and social sciences as they relate to massage therapy in the classroom, simulated environments and through clinical placements in our on-campus Massage Therapy clinics and in the community.
Year 1
You'll cover the basics of anatomy, physiology, pathology and neurology. You will build practical skills, assessment techniques and manual applications and complete your first clinical placement during term 3.
Year 2
You'll learn about systemic treatment methods, medications, nutrition and self-care while developing your business management and research skills. You will also complete clinical placements each term and finish your program at the end of August in term 6.听
A rewarding career
Massage Therapists in BC听* of听$62,568听depending on employer and seniority.
*2021 Job Bank Wage Rate Data
Tuition and fees
Effective from September 1, 2024, to August 31, 2025
Estimated tuition
Tuition estimates are for the entire program.
Massage Therapy, Diploma
$35,885 (domestic)
$86,424 (international)
Domestic tuition fees vary depending on the individual course fees for the classes you select.
In addition to tuition estimates, student fees are calculated based on your enrolment. Refer to:听Student Fees.
Financial assistance
You may need to find more than one source of funding to help pay for your education and living costs while attending college. Check out sources of money you don't need to pay back as well as those that need to be repaid.
When you apply you will need to submit proof that you meet the program admission requirements listed above. Where a letter grade is specified, you must have proof of that grade or higher.
For more details, including courses, please see the program outline in the Academic Calendar: Loading...
Some courses in this program will require math as a pre-requisite (e.g. 鈥淐鈥 in Pre-calculus 11, Foundations of Math 11, MATH 077, or MATH 073; or 鈥淐+鈥 in MATH 075, or MATH 072). Students may enter this program without Math, but must complete one of the Math courses listed above or successfully complete Camosun鈥檚 Math assessment.
Contact us
If you have admissions questions contact us today!
If you have questions about what you can expect to learn in your Massage Therapy classes contact听sported@camosun.ca.
Faculty
宅男社区 is proud of the excellent quality of its instruction. Our teaching staff are experienced, inspiring and supportive of our students' individual journeys.
Please see our continuing Massage Therapy faculty below. For a full list of our faculty, please visit our CSEE contact page.
