Ontario College Advanced Diploma in Massage Therapy
Start Dates:
September 2023
Our highly regarded program is now offered in a compressed format. Graduate in just two years and start your rewarding career as a massage therapist.
Program Highlights
Fleming College offers a unique five-semester Massage Therapy program. We provide students with an excellent academic foundation and strong applied skills. Students will develop the knowledge and ability to effectively conduct a client assessment, create ethical treatment plans, deliver safe and effective massage therapy treatments, and evaluate the outcome of treatments. Our professional hydraulic massage therapy tables, large laundry facilities and Clinic Preparation course provides each student with an exceptional practical learning experience. Every week students put their skills into practice at our SPA + Clinic at Fleming College, our new onsite clinic which is supervised by a Registered Massage Therapist.
Our five-consecutive semester program (semester 3 is during summer), is an extremely challenging and rewarding educational experience that provides the pathway to become a Registered Massage Therapist.
Upon successful completion of all courses and clinic experiences within the curriculum, students of Fleming's Massage Therapy program will be eligible to graduate and challenge the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario registration examinations. This exam has both a written and practical component and requires a 70% pass rate to become a Registered Massage Therapist in Ontario.
Registered Massage Therapists in Ontario are regulated health professionals whose governing body is the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario. Applicable legislation includes the Regulated Health Professions Act, and the Massage Therapy Act.
The Massage Therapy Program at Sir Sandford Fleming 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.
Why Choose Fleming
Fleming has offered the Massage Therapy program at our Peterborough campus since 1995. The program has acquired a great reputation, with a consistently high (over 90%) overall graduate employment rate. In recent KPI (Key Performance Indicator) surveys, 98% of employers and 100% of graduates reported they were satisfied with the program. We have dedicated, experienced faculty who are leaders in the profession.
University graduates with a B. Sc. or related degree will receive transfer credits for their studies. They can advance to a career as a registered massage therapist in the growing healthcare team-based environment in less than two years. Please contact the program coordinator for details.
Fleming College Massage Therapy Program Mission
To provide embodied education, research, and real-world experiences that promote the wellness of students, individuals and communities.
Work Experience
The program provides an exceptional learning environment with diverse applied experience opportunities. You will provide therapeutic treatments to diverse audiences at the Spa + Clinic at Fleming College, located at the Sutherland Campus, Peterborough.
Is this You?
Students will receive and give Massage Treatments (several times a week) throughout the program, by other students in your laboratory class. Students will develop and demonstrate maturity with respect to your own touch history and that of your fellow students. Students will develop a deep respect for personal boundaries, and exceptional communication skills. Students must have a strong desire to improve the lives of your clients through Massage Therapy and have the motivation to further your career with Continuing Education.
Other skills/attributes that would be assets include:
- self-motivation
- self-discipline
- strong organizational skills
- entrepreneurial attitude
- good problem solving skills
Massage Therapy professors strongly recommend that entering students receive at least 3 professional massages from a Registered Massage Therapist prior to entry to this program. In addition, students contemplating admission have a health related education science background and interest. You must be prepared to study a minimum of three hours daily outside of classes during the program. Students would benefit by having basic computer skills including e-mail, word processing, file management and internet web browsing.
This program is delivered over five consecutive semesters, with semester three taking place over the summer.
Career Opportunities
As a Registered Health Professional (RHPA Act), Registered Massage Therapist's work in Chiropractic and Physiotherapy clinics, Athletic and Sport facilities, Spa's, Cruise Ships, Hotels, Corporate Offices, private practice (either in home office or with other RMT's), and Hospice and Palliative Care centres.
Related Programs
If you don't possess the required science courses for admission to this program, or if you want to enhance your likelihood for entry, consider the one-year Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees. Fleming College has reserved space in the Massage Therapy program for students who successfully complete one year of study in this program.
If you're interested in other health care careers, you might want to consider the Occupational Therapist Assistant and Physiotherapist Assistant, the Practical Nursing or Trent/Fleming - Bachelor of Science Nursingprograms.
Additional Costs
Students spend up to $1,500 per year for books and supplies. A uniform is required in all Laboratory and Clinic classes. This uniform includes a massage therapy program shirt (blue golf shirt), black scrub pants and black soft soled shoes (running shoes fine). Both the Massage Therapy shirt and black scrub pants are sold in the Fleming bookstore. Massage students are asked to purchase the Massage Therapy kit, which includes items necessary to start Laboratory class in week 1 of classes. This kit is also sold in the Fleming bookstore.
After successful completion of the Fleming Massage Therapy 5 semester program, students must pay the fees set out by the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario, when the written and practical exams are attempted (CMTO.ca).
Health and Non Academic Requirements
Independent physical mobility and personal mental health are essential to the Massage Therapy profession.
Non Academic Requirements
Your program has mandatory requirements which may include a criminal reference check, first aid, CPR-C, etc. For more information, please see the Non Academic Requirements page.
Failure to provide any of the required Non Academic Field Requirements by the specified due date will result in an inability to participate in the mandatory placement components of the program.
Minimum Admission Requirements
Students applying to Massage Therapy must meet the following requirements:
- OSSD including Gr 12 C English and any two Gr 11 or 12 C Sciences
OSSD with majority of courses at College (C ) or Open (O) unless otherwise stated.
Grade 12 C courses will be accepted where Gr 11 C course requirements are listed.
Where College level courses are listed, U and M courses will be accepted.
Recommended (but not required for admission)
- Grade 11/12 Biology and/or Chemistry
- Kinesiology, Health Science course
- U/C level courses
Mature Students
If you are 19 years of age or older before classes start, and you do not possess an OSSD, you can write the Skillsmarker to assess your eligibility for admission. Additional testing or academic upgrading may be necessary to meet specific course requirements for this program.
Tuition and Fees Detail
Tuition and ancillary fees are subject to change without notice. The fees presented below reflect Fall start programs only for the current academic year. For details about the fee differences for other program start dates please refer to the Tuition and Fees Details Chart below.
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Domestic Students
| Semester 1 | Amount |
|---|---|
| Academic Supports | $24.91 |
| Alumni Fee | $18.24 |
| Athletics and Recreation | $56.30 |
| Career Services | $14.25 |
| Health Plan | $290.00 |
| Health and Counselling | $51.91 |
| Information Technology Fee | $105.93 |
| Integrated Transportation Fee | $365.00 |
| Peterborough Sport & Wellness Centre | $92.91 |
| Student Achievement & Records | $12.26 |
| Student Activity Fee | $95.00 |
| Student One Card Fee | $10.00 |
| Tuition | $1,978.74 |
| Total | $3,115.45 |
| Semester 2 | Amount |
|---|---|
| Academic Supports | $24.91 |
| Alumni Fee | $18.24 |
| Athletics and Recreation | $56.30 |
| Career Services | $14.25 |
| Health and Counselling | $51.91 |
| Information Technology Fee | $105.93 |
| Peterborough Sport & Wellness Centre | $92.91 |
| Student Achievement & Records | $12.26 |
| Student Activity Fee | $95.00 |
| Student One Card Fee | $10.00 |
| Tuition | $1,978.74 |
| Total | $2,460.45 |
| Semester 3 | Amount |
|---|---|
| Academic Supports | $24.91 |
| Alumni Fee | $18.24 |
| Athletics and Recreation | $56.30 |
| Career Services | $14.25 |
| Health and Counselling | $51.91 |
| Information Technology Fee | $105.93 |
| Peterborough Sport & Wellness Centre | $92.91 |
| Student Achievement & Records | $12.26 |
| Student Activity Fee | $95.00 |
| Student One Card Fee | $10.00 |
| Tuition | $1,978.74 |
| Total | $2,460.45 |
| Semester 4 | Amount |
|---|---|
| Academic Supports | $24.91 |
| Alumni Fee | $18.24 |
| Athletics and Recreation | $56.30 |
| Career Services | $14.25 |
| Health Plan | $290.00 |
| Health and Counselling | $51.91 |
| Information Technology Fee | $105.93 |
| Integrated Transportation Fee | $365.00 |
| Peterborough Sport & Wellness Centre | $92.91 |
| Student Achievement & Records | $12.26 |
| Student Activity Fee | $95.00 |
| Student One Card Fee | $10.00 |
| Tuition | $1,978.74 |
| Total | $3,115.45 |
| Semester 5 | Amount |
|---|---|
| Academic Supports | $24.91 |
| Alumni Fee | $18.24 |
| Athletics and Recreation | $56.30 |
| Career Services | $14.25 |
| Health and Counselling | $51.91 |
| Information Technology Fee | $105.93 |
| Peterborough Sport & Wellness Centre | $92.91 |
| Student Achievement & Records | $12.26 |
| Student Activity Fee | $95.00 |
| Student One Card Fee | $10.00 |
| Tuition | $1,978.74 |
| Total | $2,460.45 |
International Students
| Semester 1 | Amount |
|---|---|
| Academic Supports | $24.91 |
| Alumni Fee | $18.24 |
| Athletics and Recreation | $56.30 |
| Career Services | $14.25 |
| Health and Counselling | $51.91 |
| Information Technology Fee | $105.93 |
| Integrated Transportation Fee | $365.00 |
| International Health Plan | $880.74 |
| Peterborough Sport & Wellness Centre | $92.91 |
| Student Achievement & Records | $12.26 |
| Student Activity Fee | $95.00 |
| Student One Card Fee | $10.00 |
| Tuition | $7,943.45 |
| Total | $9,670.90 |
| Semester 2 | Amount |
|---|---|
| Academic Supports | $24.91 |
| Alumni Fee | $18.24 |
| Athletics and Recreation | $56.30 |
| Career Services | $14.25 |
| Health and Counselling | $51.91 |
| Information Technology Fee | $105.93 |
| Peterborough Sport & Wellness Centre | $92.91 |
| Student Achievement & Records | $12.26 |
| Student Activity Fee | $95.00 |
| Student One Card Fee | $10.00 |
| Tuition | $7,943.45 |
| Total | $8,425.16 |
| Semester 3 | Amount |
|---|---|
| Academic Supports | $24.91 |
| Alumni Fee | $18.24 |
| Athletics and Recreation | $56.30 |
| Career Services | $14.25 |
| Health and Counselling | $51.91 |
| Information Technology Fee | $105.93 |
| Peterborough Sport & Wellness Centre | $92.91 |
| Student Achievement & Records | $12.26 |
| Student Activity Fee | $95.00 |
| Student One Card Fee | $10.00 |
| Tuition | $7,943.45 |
| Total | $8,425.16 |
| Semester 4 | Amount |
|---|---|
| Academic Supports | $24.91 |
| Alumni Fee | $18.24 |
| Athletics and Recreation | $56.30 |
| Career Services | $14.25 |
| Health and Counselling | $51.91 |
| Information Technology Fee | $105.93 |
| Integrated Transportation Fee | $365.00 |
| International Health Plan | $880.74 |
| Peterborough Sport & Wellness Centre | $92.91 |
| Student Achievement & Records | $12.26 |
| Student Activity Fee | $95.00 |
| Student One Card Fee | $10.00 |
| Tuition | $7,943.45 |
| Total | $9,670.90 |
| Semester 5 | Amount |
|---|---|
| Academic Supports | $24.91 |
| Alumni Fee | $18.24 |
| Athletics and Recreation | $56.30 |
| Career Services | $14.25 |
| Health and Counselling | $51.91 |
| Information Technology Fee | $105.93 |
| Peterborough Sport & Wellness Centre | $92.91 |
| Student Achievement & Records | $12.26 |
| Student Activity Fee | $95.00 |
| Student One Card Fee | $10.00 |
| Tuition | $7,943.45 |
| Total | $8,425.16 |
The fees above are for the current academic year for international students. Please note that the fees reflect the Health Plan and Integrated Transportation (Sutherland Programs only) charges for the fall entry point. These charges are applied up front and provide service coverage for a full year September to August. The charges for the winter and spring terms are as follows:
| Health Plan | Intergrated Transportation | Coverage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | $880.74 | $365.00 | September to December |
| Winter | $807.79 | $255.50 | January to August |
| Spring | $367.47 | $142.35 | May to August |
Transfer Agreements
You may be able to use credits obtained at Fleming College to continue your postsecondary education in pursuit of a degree. The articulation and credit transfer agreements with our partner institutions are summarized below.
Athabasca University
Requirement
- Completion of the program.
Transfer Credit
- 60 out of a 120 credit degree.
- Refer to the articulation statement for further details.
To apply please see the Apply Alberta website.
For more information
Requirement
- Completion of the program.
Transfer Credit
- 30 out of a 120 credit degree.
- Refer to the articulation statement for further details.
To apply please see the Apply Alberta website.
For more information
Requirement
- Completion of the program.
Transfer Credit
- 30 out of a 120 credit degree.
- Refer to the articulation statement for further details.
To apply please see the Apply Alberta website.
For more information
Requirement
- Completion of the program.
Transfer Credit
- 30 out of a 120 credit degree.
- Refer to the articulation statement for further details.
To apply please see the Apply Alberta website.
For more information
Brock University
Requirement
- Minimum 70% cumulative program average.
Transfer Credit
- 5 out of a 15 credit degree.
- Refer to ONTransfer.ca for further details.
To apply please see the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) website.
For more information
Requirement
- Minimum 70% cumulative program average.
Transfer Credit
- 5 out of a 20 credit degree.
- Refer to ONTransfer.ca for further details.
To apply please see the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) website.
For more information
Humber College
Requirement
- Minimum 65% cumulative program average.
- Possess ENG4U (Grade 12 University English) or equivalent with a course grade of 65%.
- Possess SBI4U (Grade 12 University Biology) or equivalent.
Transfer Credit
- 45 out of a 120 credit degree.
- Refer to ONTransfer.ca for further details.
To apply please see the Ontario Colleges website.
For more information
Munster Technological University-Kerry
Requirement
- Minimum 60% cumulative program average.
- Local police clearance is necessary for program registration.
Transfer Credit
- Entry into 4th-year studies of a 4-year program.
- Refer to the articulation agreement for further details.
To apply please see the KOM Consultants website.
For more information
Ontario Tech University
Requirement
- Minimum mid-70% cumulative program average.
- Completion of the Ontario Tech Allied Health Sciences Bridge.
Transfer Credit
- 57 out of a 120 credit degree.
- Refer to ONTransfer.ca for further details.
To apply please see the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) website.
For more information
Requirement
- Minimum mid-70% cumulative program average.
Transfer Credit
- 60 out of a 120 credit degree.
- Refer to ONTransfer.ca for further details.
To apply please see the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) website.
For more information
Requirement
- Minimum mid-70% cumulative program average.
- Completion of the Ontario Tech Commerce Bridge.
Transfer Credit
- 45 out of a 120 credit degree.
- Refer to ONTransfer.ca for further details.
To apply please see the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) website.
For more information
Seneca College
Requirement
- Minimum 70% cumulative program average.
Transfer Credit
- Entry into 5th semester standing in an 8-semester program.
To apply please see the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) website.
For more information
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