Massage Therapy, Diploma

Program at a glance

Credential

Diploma

Work experience

Clinical/fieldwork placement

Study options

Full-time

Open to International

Yes

Area of study

Sport & Exercise

Length

2 years or 6 terms

Info sessions

Sessions are led by faculty, have all your questions answered.

Next sessions

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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Emah Christiansen guiding for technique in Massage Lab

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.

Massage Therapy Clinic
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: