Graduates must hold a credential as a Registered Massage Therapist to practise in Ontario. The process to obtain this registered credential includes taking a two-part Provincial Certification examination. Students apply to the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario (CMTO) in the final level of the program to take the exam upon graduation. Successful candidates are then eligible to apply for registration with the CMTO.

Graduates may find employment opportunities in private practice, chiropractic offices, multidisciplinary healthcare organizations, clinics, health clubs, fitness centres, athletic organizations, hotels, resorts, spas and industry.

• 3* year PSW opportunity Minimum 2 years of Study in Canada

College Eligibility

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent. Applicants with an OSSD showing senior English and/or Mathematics courses at the Basic Level, or with Workplace or Open courses, will be tested to determine their eligibility for admission; OR
• Academic and Career Entrance (ACE) certificate; OR
• General Educational Development (GED) certificate; OR
• Mature Student status (19 years of age or older and without a high school diploma at the start of the program). Eligibility may be determined by academic achievement testing for which a fee of $50 (subject to change) will be charged.

Program Eligibility

• English, Grade 12 (ENG4C or equivalent) with a grade of 65% or higher.
• Biology, Grade 11 or 12 with a grade 65% or higher.
• Applicants with international transcripts must provide proof of the subject specific requirements noted above and may be required to provide proof of language proficiency. Domestic applicants with international transcripts must be evaluated through the International Credential Assessment Service of Canada (ICAS) or World Education Services (WES).
• IELTS-International English Language Testing Service (Academic) Overall band of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each band; OR TOEFL-Internet-based (iBT)-overall 88, with a minimum of 22 in each component: Reading 22; Listening 22; Speaking 22; Writing 22.

International Applicants:

International applicants who meet the program eligibility requirements are required to complete preparatory courses (4-months in duration): Introduction to Canadian Health Studies (ICHS). Students who successfully complete the introduction will then proceed to their original health program of choice. The ICHS requires applicants to submit an academic IELTS score.

ACCEPTED APPLICANTS

In order to be eligible to participate in clinical placements at the start of second year, students are required to complete important health and safety training (WHMIS, Standard First Aid and CPR Level C), obtain a Police Records. Check for Service with the Vulnerable Sector (PRCSVS) and provide proof of vaccination / immunization status to Paramed. Paramed is a third party service provider that collects and retains this information on behalf of Algonquin College.

Clinical placement requirements are due by the end of the first year of the program.

In order to be eligible to participate in field placements at the start of the third year in the program, students are required to update health and safety training (WHMIS, CPR Level C Re-Certification), obtain an updated Police Records Check for Service with the Vulnerable Sector (PRCSVS) and complete a Tuberculosis screening test. Students who wish to attend field placements in hospital settings will also be required to obtain influenza vaccination prior to attending placement.

Field placement requirements are due by the end of the second year of the program.

Any student who has not completed the eligibility requirements for Clinical and Field Placement, or registered completion of the requirements with Paramed in accordance with program timelines will not be permitted to participate in student clinic or community placement activities.

Bangladesh

Bachelor’s degree placed in the First or Second Division/Class and university transcripts.

English Proficiency requirements are as follows for consideration:

•  A minimum TOEFL score of 88 (internet-based with no single test score below 21)
•  Or an IELTS with an overall minimum score of 6.5 (with no single test score below 6.0)
•  Or CAEL with an overall band score of 70

India

Bachelor’s degree with a cumulative GPA (CGPA) of 55% or higher and university transcripts, with 6 or fewer retakes for a 3-year bachelor, and 8 or fewer retakes for a 4+ year bachelor. There can be no more than 3 retakes for any one subject.

Diploma or Provisional Certificate for proof of graduation

English Proficiency requirements are as follows for consideration:

• Academic IELTS with an overall minimum score of 6.5 (with no single test score below 6.0)

Nepal

Degree or college diploma and transcripts (depending on the program of interest)

English Proficiency requirements are as follows for consideration:

•  A minimum TOEFL score of 88 (internet-based with no single test score below 21)
•  Or an IELTS with an overall minimum score of 6.5 (with no single test score below 6.0)
•  Or CAEL with an overall band score of 70.

Sri Lanka

Bachelor’s degree and university transcripts.

English Proficiency requirements are as follows for consideration:

•  A minimum TOEFL score of 88 (internet-based with no single test score below 21)
•  Or an IELTS with an overall minimum score of 6.5 (with no single test score below 6.0)
•  Or CAEL with an overall band score of 70