Introduction to Massage Therapy is a mandatory prerequisite for the Competency-Based Mastery Level Registered Massage Therapy Program, applicants must achieve a minimum of 75% in this prerequisite to be eligible to enter into the RMT program.

This course is designed to introduce students to basic manual applications of massage therapy for general relaxation. Students will learn safe and appropriate biomechanical skills, hygiene standards, patient handling, table setup, and draping techniques as they develop their palpation and tactile skills. Students will also be introduced to the profession of Massage Therapy as it exists in BC.

Cost: $300

To view available dates, program outline and download the registration forms  Click here. Once you have chosen your date, the registration form can be dropped off on campus or scanned and sent to [email protected].

This program does not require approval by the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) of the Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills and Training. As such, PTIB did not review this program.

 

The Best Choice in Registered Massage Therapy Education

At WCCMT we have been offering North America’s premier registered massage therapy education and training program for over 35 years.

Our Competency-Based, Mastery Level registered massage therapy program of study is taught by the most highly credentialed and experienced instructors in the field today and delivered over five semesters in 20 months.

Upon successful completion of our Competency-Based Master Level program, graduates are confidently prepared to sit and successfully complete the College of Massage Therapists of British Columbia’s licensure examination for entry to practice as registered massage therapist.

Click here to view the program outline the Competency-Based Mastery Level Registered Massage Therapy Program.

This program has been approved and designated by the Private Training Institutions Branch of the Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Training.

Why a Career in Registered Massage Therapy?

Here are just a few reasons why a career in Registered Massage Therapy might be a good choice for you.

• Healthcare jobs are expected to grow faster than any other industry, roughly 22% or 3.2 million new jobs.
• Massage is one of the fastest growing health care industries in North America
• More doctor referrals for RMT treatments (70%)
• Growth in Massage Therapy is outpacing chiropractic and physiotherapy (Fraser Institute Report, 2016)

Advanced Credits for Kinesiology Grads:

This allows those with relevant educational backgrounds to receive, through a prior learning assessment (PLA) process, course credits thereby reducing the total hours* and cost of completing their RMT education at WCCMT.

*Although total hours are reduced, given the structure of the program, the duration (20-months) remains the same.

Hours:

The number of hours that will be reduced from the 2423 hours in the regular program will vary dependent on each individuals PLA assessment. Kin grads could receive course credit for as much as 20% of the RMT program.

Cost:

As program cost is calculated on a by-course basis the overall cost of the RMT program is reduced for Kin grads in direct proportion to the course credits received. This could translate to as much as a 20% reduction, bringing the overall cost from $33,250 to $26,600. Additional expenses, such as textbooks, would also be reduced accordingly.

Contact Us:

Book an appointment with our admissions office by phone at 250 381 9800 ext 227 or by email at [email protected] to learn more about how your prior education may impact our Competency Based Mastery Level Registered Massage Therapy Program.