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Are you trying to decide what kind of career path to follow once you graduate? If you are Kinesiology grad looking for a career path in Healthcare, massage therapy might be the right choice for you.
Healthcare jobs are expected to grow faster than any other industry, roughly 22% or 3.2 million new jobs, by 2018
Registered Massage therapy is one of
the most popular new healthcare fields
Growth of massage therapy is outpacing Chiropractic and Physiotherapy
Excellent employment prospects, more jobs
than therapists
Credibility and recognition (70% of massage therapy treatments are doctor referrals)
Excellent return on your educational investment. Massage therapists in private practice can charge over $95 an hour
A huge variety of career options: Private practice clinics, wellness centers, spas, cruise ships and more
Now with our Fast-Track Program for Kinesiology grads, our program is more accessible than ever
You will receive block transfer credit for most of our Health Science courses in the RMT program. ◦ We recognize that Kinesiology programs can vary from institution to
institution and consequently want to offer you every opportunity to optimize your previous learning and receive optimum credit recognition
◦ We provide you with the opportunity to write challenge exams for any
Health Science course work you believe you should receive exemption from based on your previous knowledge and learning.
You can complete your RMT courses according to your schedule, as
long as you meet program co- and pre-requisites
As a Kinesiology graduate, you’ll receive block credit transfer for the following courses:
◦ Anatomy & Physiology 1, 2, 3 and 4 ◦ Therapeutic Exercise ◦ Research ◦ Business Practice Management ◦ Nutrition
You will also be eligible to challenge additional courses if you
believe you have the required knowledge base.
Semester 1 Hours Classes Semester 2 Hours Classes Semester 3 Hours Classes
MSAK 1 Lecture 105 35 MSAK 2 Lecture 90 30 Neurology 2 CNS 72 24
MSAK 1 Lab 80.5 23 MSAK 2 Lab 45.5 13Systemics Treatments 1 35 10
Manual Skills 1 91 26 Manual Skills 2 105 30 General Ortho Tx 98 28
Clinical Assessment 35 10 Neurology 1 PNS 45 15 Clinical Management 15 5
Hydrotherapy 31.5 9 Clinic Internship 1 98 14Orthopedic Pathology 45 15
Ethics and Professionalism 30 10 Term Totals 383.5 102 Clinic Internship 2 98 14
Professional Communication 18 6 Term Totals 363 96
Term Totals 391 119
Courses that can be challenged
Semester 4 Hours Classes Semester 5 Hours Classes General Pathology 90 30 Neuro Assessment & Tx. 66.5 19Reg. & Spinal Orthopedic Tx. 87.5 25 Pain & Stress 42 12 TOTAL HOURS: 2025.5Systemics Treatments 2 35 10 MFR/Craniosacral Therapy 35 10Joint Mobilizations 35 10 Clinical Case Presentation 14 4 30 ID credits for CPClinic Internship 3 196 28 Medications 18 6
Term Totals 443.5 103 Surgery 15 520 credits for First aid & Clinic orientation
Health Regulations 30 10
Mock Op's 28 8 Optional Courses
Clinic Internship 4 196 28Courses that can be
challenged
Term Totals 444.5 102
Pre-requisites
Diploma or School Transcripts Intro to Massage Weekend Course Resume and Essay Reference Letters Medical Clearance Forms First Aid CPR C with AED Certificate Criminal Record Check
Program Length 20 months ◦ Five 15-week semesters
Total program hours:2026 ◦ Includes 588 clinical
practicum hours
Educational Costs
The total tuition for the Kinesiology Fast Track Program is $24,367
Total textbooks are approximately $2,036, and other related supplies total $1,151
Costs include optional courses
WCCMT has over 31 years of proven success in RMT education and
training
Our students demonstrate the highest scores on CMTBC Registration Examinations.
Our graduates are the RMTs of choice for employers throughout North America
Our graduates are known and sought internationally by five star resorts and spas looking to offer the best in the field
We teach above and beyond the Occupational Core Competences for the field of registered massage therapy
Our instructors are the most highly credentialed and experienced instructors in the field today
We are the only RMT training institution to offer our graduates a mock board exam in order to support them in preparing for their registration examination with the College of Massage Therapists of British Columbia.
We offer the most extensive and diverse clinical inreach and outreach programs, sending our students around the Lower Mainland to work with diverse groups of patients.
Our public clinic welcomes appointments from the local community, as well as playing host to a number of in reaches, inviting pre and post-natal mothers, MS and Parkinson’s patients, and Friends for Life in for discounted treatment options.
To find out more about how you can utilize your Kinesiology Degree
to Fast-Track your entry into our RMT program of study please contact our Admissions Coordinator, Liz Burdeny
Call us: 604-520-1844 ext. 232 Email: [email protected]
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