Early Childhood Education Administration
Ontario College Graduate Certificate
2 Semesters
School of Community Services
Key Details
Program Start Dates
September 2024
Please visit Ontario College Application Service to learn more about start dates
Credential
Ontario College Advanced Diploma
Program Duration
6 SemestersProgram Contacts
Brandi Purvis St. Amand
Program Coordinator / Professor
brandi.purvisstamand@cambriancollege.ca
International Admissions
mailboxadmissions@cambriancollege.ca
Program Overview
Graduate in only 24 months, ready to treat and support your community.
Transform lives as a registered massage therapist. After a holistic approach with solid foundational training in year one, our accelerated program gives you the hands-on skills you need to work with diverse clients in our on-campus Massage Therapy Clinic. You’ll gain in-depth knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, and neurology, along with intensive training in massage therapy techniques to provide the best treatment and prevention options for your clients.
You’ll also complete three off-site placements, working with elite athletes, new and expectant parents, infants, and/or clients in long-term care and hospital settings. Entrepreneurship, marketing, and communication courses round out your training so you’ll have the skills to join a health care team or open your own practice.
Program Highlights
Program highlights
- Accelerated program will allow you to earn a 6-semester advanced diploma in 2 years
- Hands-on training in our high-tech massage therapy lab and during 3 placements
- Provide over 330 hours of direct massage therapy care to the public under the supervision of professional massage therapists
- Training in complementary laser, therapeutic ultrasound, TENS, cupping, and kinesiology taping modalities
- Accredited by the Canadian Massage Therapy Council for Accreditation (CMTCA)
- Grads are eligible to challenge the OSCE and MCQ examinations for Registered Massage Therapist credentialing (RMT/MT) as set out by the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario (CMTO)
Admissions
Admission requirements
For graduates of the new curriculum (OSS): Ontario Secondary School Diploma (30 credits) or equivalent or mature student status, including:
- Any grade 12 English (C) or (U)
- Any grade 11 (C) or (U) or grade 12 biology (U), or any grade 12 Introduction to Kinesiology or equivalent (U)
Please note: A minimum average of 60% is required in each of the prerequisite courses listed above.
International Student Admissions
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Academic Upgrading
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Program Delivery
Program delivery
2024-2025
Fall term start
SEMESTER 1: Fall 2024
SEMESTER 2: Winter 2025
SEMESTER 3: Spring 2025
SEMESTER 4: Fall 2025
SEMESTER 5: Winter 2026
SEMESTER 6: Spring 2026
Program of Study
Program of study for 2024-25 Academic Year
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| BIO 1107 | Anatomy & Physiology I | 3 |
| HEA 1301 | Assessment and Treatment Plan I | 4 |
| MSG 1001 | Massage Skills and Techniques I | 6 |
| MSG 1106 | Clinical Anatomy | 3 |
| MSG 1150 | Professional Growth I | 3 |
| ENG 1121 | Research & Writing/Health Sciences | 3 |
| Credits | 22 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| BIO 1207 | Anatomy & Physiology II | 3 |
| HEA 1302 | Assessment and Treatment Plan II | 4 |
| MSG 1002 | Massage Skills and Techniques II | 6 |
| MSG 1206 | Clinical Anatomy II | 3 |
| HEA 1220 | Relational Skills | 3 |
| MSG 1200 | Massage Therapy and Exercise I | 2 |
| One General Education course. 1 | 3 | |
| Credits | 24 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| PTH 1005 | Pathophysiology I for Massage | 3 |
| MSG 1003 | Massage Skills and Techniques III | 6 |
| MSG 1100 | Special Populations I | 3 |
| MSG 1160 | Professional Growth II | 3 |
| MSG 1202 | Massage Therapy and Exercise II | 2 |
| FPL 1100 | Clinic I | 3 |
| One General Education course. 1 | 3 | |
| Credits | 23 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| PTH 1010 | Pathophysiology II for Massage | 3 |
| MSG 1004 | Massage Skills and Techniques IV | 6 |
| MSG 1105 | Special Populations II | 3 |
| MSG 1275 | Advanced Treatments | 3 |
| FPL 1102 | Clinic II | 3 |
| FPL 1201 | Off-Site Placement I | 2 |
| Credits | 20 | |
| Semester 5 | ||
| MSG 1110 | Special Populations III | 3 |
| MSG 1005 | Massage Skills and Techniques V | 6 |
| MSG 1006 | Neuroanatomy and Physiology | 3 |
| FPL 1103 | Clinic III | 3 |
| FPL 1202 | Off-Site Placement II | 2 |
| One General Education Course 1 | 3 | |
| Credits | 20 | |
| Semester 6 | ||
| BUS 3585 | Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| MKT 1104 | Marketing Essentials | 4 |
| MSG 3000 | Career Readiness | 6 |
| FPL 1104 | Clinic IV | 3 |
| MSG 2000 | Research in Practice | 3 |
| FPL 1203 | Off-Site Placement III | 2 |
| Credits | 21 | |
| Total Credits | 130 | |
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Fees
Tuition Cost
Important Notice
Fees presented are estimates based on projections for future academic year(s) of study. Actual fees charged may differ from what is published here. A full detailed listing of all fees is available in myCambrian and updated annually no later than May 1 for the following academic year. Students in Academic Upgrading are responsible for any fees listed on their invoice each term.
Tuition and ancillary fees
Please see our fees page for the breakdown of tuition and mandatory ancillary fees by program and semester for both domestic and international students.
Books and supplies
Books and supplies may be required at the course level over and above what is estimated above. Please consult your professor/instructor for further information.
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Work-integrated learning (WIL)
Take your education beyond the classroom!
Cambrian programs blend academic learning, hands-on training, and community involvement opportunities to help you achieve your ultimate goal – your dream career. You’ll have the opportunity to apply your knowledge to real-world scenarios within and outside of the classroom through work-integrated learning. Whether it be a capstone project, co-op, practicum, preceptorship component, or placement, you’ll benefit from a practical, job-related experience before you graduate.
Learn more about previous opportunities in this program and more!
Cambrian College Massage Clinic – During this on-site clinic experience, students developed their clinical skills by treating real-life patients, becoming proficient at performing comprehensive patient intakes, doing assessments, and creating treatment plans for patients where they utilized their technique skills, hydrotherapy, and complimentary modalities by putting them into practice.
Health Sciences North (HSN) – Students who completed off-site placements within HSN’s hospital system were exposed to a variety of different populations. It is during these placements students got insight into the medical settings and learned how to adapt their skills to the aging population as well as a wide variety of different medical conditions and stages of pregnancy.
Placement requirements – You must meet the following requirements to attend clinical placement courses. You are responsible for any expenses incurred related to placement. Requirements should be met after admission but before attending clinical placement courses including:
- Standard first aid and CPR level C
- Criminal Record Check, including Vulnerable Sector Check (contact the program coordinator if you have a positive CPIC)
- Obtain AODA (Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act) certificate
- Obtain WHMIS 2015 (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System) certificate annually
- Obtain Ministry of Labour 4-Step Worker Health & Safety Awareness Training
- Immunization requirements:
- Varicella
- Measles, mumps, rubella
- Tuberculosis screening
- Diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis immunization
- Hepatitis B
- Influenza
Most placement sites for this program require proof of immunization and booster shots for COVID-19.
All of the above requirements must be in effect for the duration of each placement, clinic, and outreach.
Field of Study
School of Health Sciences
Cambrian offers a rich assortment of gratifying careers that focus on supporting health and improving well-being. Our on-campus dental and massage clinics provide opportunities for real-world experiences with the local community. Our MRI, medical lab, radiation technologist, and health analytics programs equip you with in-demand skills. From our state-of-the-art fitness lab to occupational and physiotherapy support training, there’s a program to transform your helpful nature into a career.
Career Outcomes
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Minimum technology requirements
Success in this program requires that you come equipped with some program-specific technology requirements.
Minimum technology requirements
- Regular access to a computer with a reliable Internet connection
- Webcam and headset
- Personal computer
- Windows 8, 8.1, or 10 operating system
- Web browser: Firefox, Chrome, Internet Explorer 10 or higher
- Apple Mac
- OS X operating system
- Web browser: Firefox or Safari
You’ll be accessing industry-standard software as part of your program. Your program coordinator and IT will set you up with access on your computer or within our campus labs. If you have any questions about these technology requirements, please email info@cambriancollege.ca or call (705) 566-8101, ext. 7303.
System requirements for assistive technology
To access the widest range of assistive technology (AT), a Windows-based computer is recommended.
- Recommended OS: Windows 10 or newer
- Recommended CPU: Intel or AMD multicore processor
- Recommended RAM: 8 GB
- Recommended storage for assistive technology: 8 GB of available hard drive of solid state drive space (please note this is not the total drive size and refers specifically to available space needed for assistive technology)
- Recommended audio: Speakers or headphones for text-to-speech and microphone for speech input
While Apple computers can provide many AT options, some specialized software may not be available/compatible with this platform. Please consult with the Glenn Crombie Centre for further details.
Bring your own device (BYOD)
Cambrian College has implemented a BYOD principle to both enrich the student learning experience in and out of the classroom and to ensure flexibility!
Ready to take the first step?
Start gaining the highest level of skills at Cambrian now – and you’ll be ready to take advantage of the many career opportunities waiting for you just around the corner. The future is yours!
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