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•Athletes

•Multiple Sclerosis patients

•Parkinson’s patients

•Spinal cord injury patients

•Motor vehicle accident patients

•Occupational strain patients

•Pre and postnatal mothers

•Private Practice

•Multi-disciplinary clinic

•Wellness centers

•Spas

•Cruise ships

•Travel, working at high-end resorts around the world

Established in 1983

Founding college of RMT education and training in BC

Largest family of massage therapy schools in Canada

Flexible start dates: January, May & September intakes

Students here will:

Be led through a step by step progression of learning by our experienced faculty

Receive a balanced education: Theoretical classes are balanced by hands-on classes in the art and science of Massage Therapy

Participate in over 500 hours of practical clinical training within our student clinic & community outreaches

Term 1 Anatomy & Physiology 1 Term 4 General Pathology

MSAK 1 Lecture Anatomy & Physiology 4

MSAK 1 Lab Regional/Spinal Ortho Treatment

Manual Skills 1 Systemic Treatment 2

Clinical Assessment Joint Mobilization

Hydrotherapy Clinic Internship 3

Ethics & Professionalism

Professional Communication Term 5 Neuro Assessment & Treatment

Business Practice Management

Term 2 Anatomy & Physiology 2 Pain & Stress

MSAK 2 Lecture Cranio Sacral / Myofascial

MSAK 2 Lab Clinical Case Presentation

Manual Skills 2 Medications

Neurology 1 PNS Surgery

Therapeutic Exercise Nutrition

Clinic Internship 1 Health Regulations

Mock OP’s

Term 3 Anatomy & Physiology 3 Clinic Internship 4

Neurology 2 CNS

Systemic Treatment 1

General Ortho Treatment

Clinical Management

Orthopedic Pathology

Research

Clinic Internship 2

Semester 1

In semester one of our Competency-Based Mastery Levelprogram, students are introduced to Anatomy andPhysiology and Musculoskeletal Anatomy which forms thecore expertise base for RMTs. In addition, students areintroduced to the palpation, manual and assessment skillsrequired for clinical practice and finally, to the subjects ofEthics and Professionalism and Communication whichsupport them in understanding and fulfilling theirprofessional role as regulated healthcare professionals inBritish Columbia.

Semester 2

In semester two, students continue to build on thefoundational knowledge they have acquired in Anatomyand Physiology one and deepen and develop thisknowledge by expanding it to include Pathology andNeurology. In semester two students also deepen andexpand their palpation and manual skills and areintroduced to therapeutic exercises. Additionally, insemester two students begin to integrate theory andpractice by beginning their internship in our professionalintern clinic where they provide relaxation orientedmassage therapy to the general public.

Semester 3

In semester three, students continue to build and advancetheir critical thinking and reasoning skills in order tosupport them in effective clinical management. Insemester three students are introduced to numerous softtissue complaints and conditions which RMTs typicallytreat. With increased knowledge and skill and theenhanced ability to integrate knowledge and skillsstudents in term three are provided with the opportunityto begin treating soft tissue pathologies in ourprofessional student intern clinic.

Semester 4

With the deepening and enhancement of clinical skills andcritical thinking abilities in semester four, students areready to treat more challenging orthopedic and systemicconditions utilizing advanced treatment techniquestypically utilized by registered massage therapists formanaging these conditions.

Semester 5

In semester five, students are introduced to severaladvanced techniques including Cranial Sacral andMyoFascial. They are also introduced in term five to thebusiness and practice management skills they will need tosupport them in building and operating successful massagetherapy practices as well as provided with a review of Ethicsand Professionalism and an in-depth and rigorousintroduction to Health Regulation which will support them insuccessfully completing the jurisprudence component oftheir provincial board exams. At the completion of semesterfive students are confidently prepared to undertake theCMTBC’s licensure examination for entry to practice.

In order to support our students in successfully completing theirprovincial board exams upon graduation from WCCMT, we offer ahealth science review course to support students in retaining andmaintaining currency in their knowledge in Health Science subjectareas.

Additionally, we also provide our students with the opportunity toundertake a mock board examination exercise in order to supportthem in preparation for their licensure examination.

WCCMT also provides treatments for special patient populationsincluding; MS, Prenatal, Cerebral Palsy, Parkinson, Fibromyalgia.

WCCMT offers the most diverse and comprehensive outreach program inthe industry today. Developed in over 30 years of practice in BritishColumbia, WCCMT's sponsors and partners provide our students withthe opportunity to treat a wide variety of patient populations presentingwith diverse massage therapy pathologies and conditions.

Some of our outreaches include: BC Women’s Hospital, METROVancouver, Vancouver General Hospital, BCIT, Friends For Life, SouthGranville Senior Centre, Canuck’s Place, GF Strong, UBC Varsity

Length: 5 Semesters, each semester being 15 weeks in length 6 - 7 Hours in-class time per day Clinical Practicum Internship for Semesters 2-5

Education Cost: $34,845.00 (Tuition may be subject to change)

Start Dates: January, May and September

Additional Costs: First Aid and Level “C” CPR (before Term 2)Text Books – approximately $2000.00Supplies – approximately $775.00Massage Table – approximately $400.00

What You Need High School Graduation

Introduction to Massage Therapy Program

3 Signed, Original Character Reference Letters

Medical Note from Physician

Student Budget Worksheet

Application Essay

Current Resume

Criminal Record Check

Educational Interview

Language Proficiency Assessment Policy and Procedure for Students whose first language is not English

Transcripts from outside North America must be submitted for an ICES (International Credential Evaluation Service) Comprehensive Report

If English is not your first language and you have not completed school in North America, you will be required to fulfill our Language Assessment Proficiency Policy:

◦ Successfully undertake either the IELTS, TOEFL or Can Test

◦ Complete formal education in an approved English language school which offers a program of study equivalent to TOEFL such as Inlingua Vancouver

◦ 2 Years of full time study at a secondary or college level in a country where English is an official language or language of common usage

Minimum Requirements for English Language Testing

◦ International English Language Testing System (IELTS)

Overall band score of 6.0 or higher (academic module) and no more than 2 years before the start of the program.

◦ Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).

Internet Based Test: An overall score of 25 in each element

Paper Based Test: A minimum score of 550

◦ Canadian Test of English for Scholars and Trainees (Can Test) - For Ontario Only

Minimum scores of 4.5 in listening, 4.5 in reading and 4.0 in writing

Anyone wishing to study must obtain a study permit prior to travelling to Canada

Must provide evidence that you have enrolled in, and been accepted to study at the college of your choice

Must demonstrate that you can support yourself while studying in Canada

Are not inadmissible to Canada

Intend to leave Canada upon completion of studies

Further information and application kits are available at www.cic.gc.ca

Education Cost: $34,845.00 CAD (Tuition may be subject to change)

$3,575.00 CAD Books & Supplies

Start Dates: January, May, and September

Monthly Living Expenses (estimates): Rent - $800.00 CADPhone/Internet - $100.00 CADHealth Insurance - $100.00 CADPublic Transportation - $100.00 CADFood - $350.00 CADPersonal - $200.00 CADEntertainment- $100.00 CAD

To learn more about our New Westminster campus in British Columbia please contact our admissions department:

T: 1-604-520-1844 ext. 232

Email: admissions@collegeofmassage.com

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