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Registered Massage Therapy Program
Our program emphasizes ethical practice, critical thinking, and evidence-based care—equipping graduates to succeed in diverse healthcare and wellness environments.
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Master the Science of Human Touch
The purpose of this full-time program is to prepare students with the skills, attitudes and knowledge to write the provincial board examinations set by the College of Massage Therapists of British Columbia. The massage therapy program at Western Community College is completed over six semesters delivering and assessing the curriculum guideline entry to practice documents:
- The Inter‐Jurisdictional Practice Competencies and Performance Indicators for Massage Therapists at Entry‐to‐Practice.
- Guidelines for Foundational Knowledge in Massage Therapy Educational programs
On successful completion of the CMTBC registration examinations and paying all required registration fees, candidates will be awarded a license to practice as a Registered Massage Therapist.
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The Registered Massage Therapy Program at Western Community College has been granted Preliminary Accreditation, the first step in the CMTCA accreditation process. Following a site visit to verify compliance with the standards, CMTCA will issue a final accreditation decision.
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Begin Your Journey In Massage Therapy
$60
Graduate Employment HOURLY Rate
After successful completion of WCC RMT program, the graduates will be able to apply to the College of Massage Therapists of British Columbia to sit for the provincial registration examinations.
- Multidisciplinary Clinics working with other healthcare practitioners such as Chiropractors, physiotherapists and naturopathic doctors
- Private Practice / Spas
- Sports teams / Fitness companies
- Long term care facilities / Mobile treatments
- Teaching opportunities
Why Study at Western Community College
Western Community College offers students an inclusive and vibrant learning environment, with dedicated support services to ensure your academic success and personal well-being.
- Installment-based, low tuition fee.
- Choose weekday, weekend, or evening classes to fit your schedule.
- Part-time or full-time class schedule.
- Free CLB preparation classes (*Conditions Apply).
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Admission Requirements
To enroll in the Registered Massage Therapy, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Completion of an Introductory Massage workshop, or the equivalent
- Completion of a Criminal record Check
- Completion of Assessment for Prior Learning (if applicable)
Grade 12 or Mature Student Status (19 years of age or more).
To demonstrate language proficiency, applicants must meet at least one of the following criteria:
Option 1: Secondary Education Evidence that three years of full-time secondary education (Grades 8-12) have been successfully completed in English in a country where English is one of the principal languages. This includes successful completion of a BC Adult Graduation program.
Option 2: Post-Secondary Education Evidence that two years of full-time post-secondary education have been completed in English at an accredited institution in a country where the language of instruction is one of the principal languages. Language development (ELL) courses cannot be included.
Option 3: Standardized Language Test Achievement of minimum scores on a recognized standardized language test. Test results must not be dated no more than 2 years at the time of enrollment.
| Name of English language assessment/test | Minimum score(s)/level(s)* |
|---|---|
| International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academics | Minimum overall score of 5.5 |
| Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) IBT | Minimum overall score of 46 |
| Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL) | Minimum overall score of 40 |
| Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP) | Listening 6, Speaking 6, Reading 5, and Writing 5. |
| Duolingo English Test (DET) | Minimum overall score of 95 |
| Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic | Minimum overall score of 43 |
| Cambridge English Qualifications: B2 First exam (FCE) Institutions may include other Cambridge Qualifications at a higher level (i.e., C2 Proficiency (CPE)). | Minimum overall score of 160 or “C” |
| Cambridge Linguaskill | Minimum overall B2 level |
| LANGUAGECERT Academic | Minimum overall B2 level |
| The Michigan English Test (MET) | Minimum overall B2 level |
| iTEP Academic | Minimum overall score of 3.5 |
| EIKEN | Minimum placement of Grade Pre-1 |
Validity period of above Language Assessment Tests is two years.
Note: Assessment of Prior Education Where English is the Language of Instruction
As an option for proof of English language proficiency, institutions may accept evidence that an applicant has successfully completed a specified minimum of full-time secondary or post-secondary education at an accredited institution where English is the language of instruction. Documentation demonstrating this evidence must be provided in English.
Education completed (in English) in the following countries will be considered as counting toward an assessment of prior education in English:
The following countries are recognized for education completed in English:
| American Samoa | Ghana | Saint Lucia |
| Anguilla | Gibraltar | Saint Kitts and Nevis |
| Antigua and Barbuda | Grenada | Saint Vincent and the Grenadines |
| Australia | Guam | Seychelles |
| Bahamas | Guyana | Sierra Leone |
| Barbados | Ireland | Singapore |
| Belize | Jamaica | South Africa |
| Bermuda | Kenya | Tanzania |
| Botswana | Lesotho | Trinidad and Tobago |
| British Virgin Islands | Liberia | Turks and Caicos Islands |
| Canada | Malta | Uganda |
| Cayman Islands | Mauritius | United Kingdom |
| Dominica | Montserrat | United States |
| Falkland Islands | New Zealand | United States Virgin Islands |
| Fiji | Nigeria | Zambia |
| Gambia | Saint Helena | Zimbabwe |
Clinical internship:
Standard First Aid and CPR-C with AED or Standard First Aid-Health Care Provider (required for clinical internship)
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Core Courses in Registered Massage Therapy Program
Our curriculum is designed to equip you with the practical skills and knowledge required for a successful career as a Registered Massage Therapist.
This program has been approved by the Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit (PTIRU) of the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills.
2575
Total program
hours
630
pRACTICUM HOURS
$60
Graduate Employment HOURLY Rate
97%
Graduate Employment Rate
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Term 6
Total Number of Hours
| Semester # | Total hours | Schedule Clinical Internship Hours |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 412.5 | 0 |
| 2 | 412.5 | 0 |
| 3 | 420 | 90 |
| 4 | 435 | 180 |
| 5 | 435 | 180 |
| 6 | 420 | 180 |
| Asynchronous courses | 40 | 0 |
| Totals | 2575 | 630 |
Program Duration
Hours: 2575
Weeks Full-Time: 92
Fee Structure
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