Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

• Students enrolling in the massage therapy program will receive comprehensive instruction not only in massage therapy, but also in anatomy and physiology, pathology, orthopedics, professional development, and self-care. Students will also receive 495 hours of practical training through both our public student clinics and planned in-reach and outreach clinics.
• Unique components of our program include the integration of Peace Studies into our Professional Development and Ethics courses, as well as innovative self-care courses that are designed to connect students to the local community and allow them to learn through movement.
• Complete all assignments, examinations, projects, research papers and any other assignments, clinical logs, client charting, clinical evaluations, clinical practicum hours (495 hours of clinical internship including the amounts of initial and subsequent clients ratio as per CMTCA guidelines) from all semesters.
• After graduating from KCC, our students will have developed the necessary skills to conduct proper physical assessments of their patients, design and implement treatment plans, deliver effective massage as a therapy, and evaluate the results. Successfully completing your massage therapy courses at our school means that you’ll be a full-fledged massage therapist in every sense of the word, delivering care to patients that improve their lives, a worthy endeavour that will make your future career as a massage therapist a satisfying one.

Admission Prerequisites and Requirements:

• Grade 12 graduation or equivalent (BC High School Diploma, BC Adult Graduation Diploma, General Education Development- GEC, or an equivalent secondary school completion from another jurisdiction). Or a minimum of 19 years of age.
• Proficiency in oral and written English to the Grade 12 level. Students who have English as a second language may be required to provide evidence of proficiency in English. Or
  • IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum of 6 in Speaking and Listening and no score lower than 5.5 in Reading and Writing), or
  • Cambridge English Scale: score of 150 or higher, or
  • Cambridge English: Advanced score of Grade C, or
  • Cambridge English: Business Vantage score of Grade C, or
  • CELPIP score of 7 in each module, or
  • TOEFL score of at least 60, or
  • TOEIC score of at least 620, or
  • CAEL score of 60
  • Duolingo English Test minimum score of 95
• Official transcripts of secondary and post-secondary education are sent directly to the Kootenay Columbia College Registrar
• Up-to-date résumé
• A sincere interest in Massage Therapy, demonstrated by a personal essay (1,000 words minimum). Topic, “Why do I want to study massage therapy?
• Two letters of recommendation from professionals with the following designations: teachers, principals, lawyers, doctors, massage therapists, pharmacists, and law enforcement officers to be sent directly to KCC
• Successful completion of the Weekend Introduction to Massage Therapy Workshop completed at KCC (we will accept intro courses from other massage therapy schools)
• Criminal Record Check done through https://justice.gov.bc.ca/eCRC/ Choose Schedule B – working with children and vulnerable adults
• Financial resources to complete the program
• Prospective students will be asked to submit a sample budget of how they will meet their financial needs during the 2 years of the program
• Admissions Interview that demonstrates readiness for the program. Interview may be conducted in-person, by phone, or by video

Admissions requirements cannot be waived.

Optional Supplements to Admissions Requirements:

• Relevant non-formal education documentation (certificates, letters of recognition, volunteer events/roles)

Admissions Procedures:

• Complete and submit the application form
• Submit the documents listed under Admissions Requirements (above) to registrar@kootenaycolumbiacollege.com or through the website application form
• Provide a copy of a government issued ID (driver’s license, BCID, etc)
• Provide a passport-style photo for your student profile
• Pay the application fee of $150 CDN (non-refundable)
• Complete official transcripts of secondary and post-secondary education sent directly to us from all institutes attended
• Physician’s certificate of health (Western, Chinese, or Naturopathic physician); a general statement of your current state of physical and mental health; severe allergies must be mentioned in it
• Two letters of recommendation (sent directly to KCC)
• Application fee of $150.00 CDN (non-refundable), contact the Registrar for payment options
• Out-of-country applicants should submit the application fee in the form of a money order in Canadian Funds. In case you have difficulty obtaining Canadian funds please contact KCC. The Registrar may request a personal or telephone/Skype interview with any applicant.

Important Information to Consider Before Applying:

Prior Learning Assessment:  We recognize prior learning experiences as an important factor during the selection of candidates. Prior learning and transfer of credit from other Massage Therapy programs in BC and other post-secondary institutions, out of province or internationally will be considered on an individual basis. Student’s prior learning accepted can be no more than 50% of the hours of instruction. In the next few months, we will be reviewing our current PLAR assessment policies to further enhance our assessment for the massage therapy program.

First Aid & CPR Prerequisite:  Prior to commencing practicum work in KCC’s Kootenay Registered Massage Program student clinic and outreach programs students must complete Standard First Aid and level “C” CPR training as certified by the Canadian Red Cross Society. These registrations must be kept current throughout all practicum training.

Important Notes Regarding Scheduling: Any student enrolled in part-time to full-time studies understands that they must be available to attend classes/clinic between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. from Monday to Friday. KCC reserves the right to change the schedule within these times to accommodate instructor availability, without affecting the students’ obligation to be available during these times.

Upon successful completion of this program:

• As a Massage Therapist, you can work in a variety of settings, such as the spa industry, tourism, or clinical settings. Or, you can become an entrepreneur and open your own practice.
  • Private Practices
  • Hospitals
  • Clinics
  • Extended Care Facilities
  • Rehabilitation Centres
  • Educational Institutions

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