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This three-year advanced diploma program is designed to provide students with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to provide safe, effective, and ethical care at an entry level of practice that meets the Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics identified by the College of Massage Therapists. Graduates from the program are able to sit the provincial licensing examinations.

Students develop specialized knowledge, skills, and judgement for conducting a systematic client assessment; formulating a comprehensive and clinical impression, developing a specific treatment plan, performing safe, competent, and comprehensive massage therapy; and evaluating the outcome, all in consultation with the client or guardian. Major emphasis is placed on the development of effective interpersonal and communication skills, critical thinking, and decision making, while maintaining a legal and ethical consciousness.

Using an integrative outcome-based learning approach, students progress through first year, in which they acquire basic, scientific and professional knowledge to practise massage techniques on their peers within the laboratory setting, to their final year where the emphasis is placed on meeting the needs of individuals of all ages with complex health challenges. Practice occurs in the college's public clinic and in supervised field experiences.

We are pleased that you are considering Algonquin College and believe that we can offer
you an excellent learning experience. In order to assist you in making your decision to join this
program and ensure a successful career in the Massage Therapy profession, we strongly recommend
that you review this program selection self-assessment questionnaire and the accompanying
answers (Q&A). The objective of the Q&A is to clarify expectations of you
by the program itself, and from future employers.We hope that this Q&A will help you to
confirm that you are selecting the right program to pursue from both an academic and future
career perspective.

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