Massage Therapy - 469
Overview
Program Highlights
The Massage Therapy Program at Mohawk College has been granted Preliminary Accreditation, the first step in the CMTCA accreditation process. To learn more, visit the CMTCA to verify compliance with the standards, CMTCA will issue a final accreditation decision.
- Work with professors are recognized industry leaders.
- Participate in clinical courses that provide opportunities to develop skills while practicing with a variety of unique populations.
- Work with high tech equipment in facilities that effectively mirror or surpass industry standards.
- Participate in outreach opportunities that may include, but are not limited to:
- Athletics
- Prenatal
- Chronic pain
- Active aging
- Hospice and Palliative care
- Neurological disorders
What you'll learn
- You will gain the knowledge and practical skills required to complete certification examinations administered by the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario (CMTO) to become a Registered Massage Therapist (RMT).
- You will study an evidence-based curriculum that supports an inter-professional health care approach to maximize patient outcomes.
- You will examine the anatomy, physiology and common pathologies of the human body.
- You will develop critical thinking skills to prepare and implement safe and effective treatment plans.
- You will practice alternative health care strategies.
- You will develop the ethical and professional skills and behaviours associated with becoming a Regulated Health Care Professional.
Program Length
- Massage Therapy is an Ontario College Advanced Diploma program that is completed in 36 months, including the required clinical hours.
- Professional Competencies and Standards of Practice
- The curriculum for the Massage Therapy program at Mohawk College is based on the Inter-Jurisdictional Competency Standards (PDF). These standards were developed by a national team of massage therapy professionals in order to ensure safe, ethical, and professional Massage Therapy education for Entry-to-Practice.
- Visit the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario (CMTO) website to learn About the Profession and the Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics that we teach and assess throughout the program.
- Graduation Requirements
- Students are required to achieve a minimum overall Grade Point Average (GPA) of 70% and to provide a minimum of 330 hours of supervised massage therapy to the public to graduate from the Massage Therapy Program.
- Certification Examinations and Registration
- Your Diploma in Massage Therapy is a requirement for you to be a candidate for the CMTO Certification Examination. You must successfully complete both the written and practical exams in order to practice as a Massage Therapist in Ontario.
- For detailed information on CMTO certification and registration requirements and procedures, please read Becoming an RMT in Ontario.
Important Academic Dates
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Program delivery
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Tuition and Fees
Tuition and Fees
2020 - 2021 Domestic Tuition and Fees
Semester 1 | Semester 2 | |
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Compulsory Ancillary Fees | $753.47 | $698.20 |
Co-op Fees | N/A | N/A |
Compulsory Program Fees | $0.00 | $105.00 |
Domestic Tuition | $2,085.93 | $2,085.93 |
Total Domestic Charges Per Semester | $2,839.40 | $2,889.13 |
Total 1st Year Fees | $5,728.53 |
Above fees based on full-time September program start date. Contact Student Services to confirm fees for other start dates or semesters.
- Awards: Scholarships and Bursaries
OSAP Eligible. Learn about Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP).
- Full Cost Breakdown
2020 - 2021 International Tuition and Fees
xSemester 1 | Semester 2 | |
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Total Tuition & Ancillary Fee | $8,376.00 | $8,432.00 |
Co-op Fees | N/A | N/A |
Program Compulsory Fees | $0.00 | $105.00 |
International Tax Recovery | $450.00 | $375.00 |
Total International Charges Per Semester | $8,826.00 | $8,912.00 |
Total 1st Year Fees | $17,738.00 |
- International Scholarships and Bursaries
- OSAP not eligible for International Students
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Additional Information
Admission
Admission
Domestic and International student admission requirements
- OSSD or equivalent (Mohawk Academic Upgrading, GED) including:
- Grade 12 English, C or U level
- Grade 11 Mathematics, minimum C level (M or U level recommended)
- Grade 11 or 12 Chemistry, Biology or Physics
- Additional selection criteria may apply
- Language fluency requirements must be met for applicants.
Options are available for mature applicants.
Language Requirements for International Students:
- See below for accepted equivalents for Grade 12 English:
- Successful completion of GAS-EAP (478) Program Level 8
- TOEFL minimum score of 560 (88 Internet based)
- or IELTS Writing 6.0, Speaking 6.5, Listening 7.5 and Reading 6.5 in IELTS General Training or Academic
- Effective for the Fall 2021 intake, the IELTS general training test will not be accepted for admissions purposes
- More information about acceptable certificates, can be found on the International Admission Requirements
Language Proficiency Requirements:
Applicants whose first language is not English will be required to demonstrate proficiency in English. Options are available for mature applicants.
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Experiential Learning
Experiential Learning
How you'll gain skills
- You will learn and develop your skills and behaviours while working with peers during on-campus labs and simulations.
Massage Student Clinic
- You will practice your skills and behaviours in the on-site student clinic.
- During your last two semesters, you will practice with more challenging populations at the St. Elizabeth Mills and Mohawk College partnership clinic.
Massage Therapy Outreach Opportunities
- You will experience a wide variety of massage therapy practice options at offsite outreaches, giving you a well-rounded sense of options that exist for graduates.
- Outreach opportunities may include hospitals, long term care centres, sporting events, corporate wellness events, trade shows, expos, and open houses, to name a few.
- Clinical outreaches may occur at locations that are not accessible by public transit. Students are expected to either have access to a car or the ability to supply their own transportation when attending outreach activity. Mohawk is not responsible for providing students with transportation to clinical outreaches.
- Students perform massage therapy under the supervision and guidance of a Mohawk College employed RMT during all student clinics and outreaches.
Preplacement Requirements
- Accepted applicants are required to have the following completed prior to participation in clinical practice and outreaches and are responsible for the associated costs of the following preplacement requirements:
- Standard First Aid
- CPR-C/HCP (Health Care Provider), recertification required annually while in the program
- Up-to-date immunization record (TB testing required annually)
- Up-to-date police record check (Vulnerable Sector Screen)
- Registered students who have been convicted of an offence for which they have not been pardoned may be denied the opportunity to enter or continue in clinical practice and/or outreach while in the program
- For more information about the student clinic, or to inquire about outreaches and placements at your event/facility, please contact Rodger Bramwell or alexis.james [at] mohawkcollege.ca (Alexis James) You may also call us at 905-575-1212 ext. 3756.
Opportunities
Opportunities
Opportunities
Mohawk Pathways
Mohawk offers a diverse range of programs to further your studies**: Students that graduate from any of the following Ontario College Certificate and Ontario College Diploma programs are eligible to enroll into the Massage Therapy program:
- Pre-Health Sciences to Certificates and Diplomas
- Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees
- General Arts and Sciences Certificate (College Transfer)
- General Arts and Sciences Diploma (University Transfer)
- Health, Wellness and Fitness
- Earn a degree:
- Visit Pathways and Credit Transfer for degree completion opportunities outside of Ontario.
- See ontransfer.ca for additional opportunities at other colleges or universities in Ontario.
View our internal pathways map PDF. This Pathways map shows how the identified program can lead to future program choices within Mohawk.
Your future career options
- Registered Massage Therapist
Where you could work includes:
- Massage Therapy Clinic
- Health and Wellness Clinics
- Health Spas
- Rehabilitation Centres
- Chiropractic Centres
- Palliative Care Centres
- Nursing and Retirement Homes
- Hospitals
- Independent Health Professionals
Note: The college reports that Massage Therapists in Ontario are mainly self-employed health professionals.
Opportunities for grads
- Successful completion of the CMTO exams allows you to hold the title of Registered Massage Therapist (RMT).
- Become a member of the Registered Massage Therapists’ Association of Ontario (RMTAO)
Community Partnerships
- Hamilton Police Services
- Hamilton Ti-Cats
- Westmount Senior Living
- Runners Clinic (Fennell Campus)
- Multiple Sclerosis Clinic - St. Elizabeth's Village / McMaster University
- Chronic Pain Clinic - St. Elizabeth's Village / McMaster University
- Prenatal Clinic - St. Elizabeth's Village / McMaster University
- Post stroke and post orthopedic surgery clinic - St. Elizabeth's Village
- Adult Recreational Therapy Centre
- Bob Kemp Hospice
- Ride to Conquer Cancer (Professional and International Athletes)
- Dundas Buskerfest (Professional and International Athletes)
St. Elizabeth Mills and Mohawk College partnership
A student-run massage clinic officially opened at St. Elizabeth Mills on Hamilton’s West Mountain June 2. More than 200 students will work at the eight-table clinic throughout the year and be supervised by registered massage therapists. Read more about our St. Elizabeth Mills partnership at Mohawk News Desk, and don't forget to check out our story in Mohawk Momentum, Learn While Helping Others.
Program of Studies
Course Overview & Descriptions
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Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
Program Learning Outcomes, often referred to as ‘Program Standards', set out the essential learning that a student must achieve before being deemed ready to graduate.
In many cases these program learning outcomes were developed by the Ministry of Colleges and Universities (MCU) in consultation with employers and educators who are experts in the program field. To ensure the outcomes remain current and in line with industry needs, we invite our employers, graduates working in the field and current students to re-examine and update them during regular, ongoing program review focus groups.
Additional Information
Additional Information
Massage Student Clinic
The Mohawk College Massage Student Clinic (MTSC) provides the opportunity for Professionals in Training to gain hands-on skills in our first-class teaching clinic to garner Future Ready Massage Therapists. Students are supervised by Registered Massage Therapists as they provide safe and effective treatments to their clients.
The MTSC is located in Room R101 in the David Braley Athletic Centre (DBARC), across from Booster Juice, and is open to the Mohawk College community as well as the public.
Visit our Massage Student Clinic website.
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For more information about the student clinic, contact:
Rodger Bramwell
Phone: 905-575-1212 ext. 3756
Email: rodger.bramwell@mohawkcollege.ca
Alexis James
Phone: 905-575-1212 ext. 3756
Email: alexis.james@mohawkcollege.ca
Faculty
Program Coordinator

Vivian Armas

Chris Owen
Faculty
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Program Coordinator

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Chris Owen
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