Registered massage therapy diploma
Registered Massage Therapy Diploma
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A two-year health science diploma providing 2,200 hours of orthopedic anatomy, clinical therapeutics, and 550 hours of patient treatments.
How long
2 Years (2,200 Hours)
Cost
Not published
Schools
6 in BC
🏫Where you can take this: 6 schools
THE ROUTE
How this program works, step by step
Grade 11 to the job. Open any step to see what is inside.
The route (8 steps)
1Grade 11 Preparation
2Grade 12 Graduation
3Admissions & Prerequisites
4Application Process
5Program Curriculum
6Where to Take It
7Licensing & Certification
8Career Destination
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STEP BY STEP
Step by step
The same route as the map, as a list.
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Step 1 of 8
Grade 11
⏱ 1 School Year- Academic Prerequisites & Introductory Workshop
2
Step 2 of 8
Grade 12
⏱ 1 School Year- BC High School Graduation (Dogwood Diploma). Requirement varies by school (Langara College, West Coast College of Massage Therapy, Vancouver College of Massage Therapy, and 2 others). Strictest requirement: C.
- Anatomy & Physiology 12. Requirement varies by school (Langara College, West Coast College of Massage Therapy, Vancouver College of Massage Therapy, and 2 others). Strictest requirement: C.
- Grade 12 graduation or mature student status
- Grade 12 English and senior science foundation
3
Step 3 of 8
What you need to get in
- Completion of an approved introductory massage weekend workshop
- Standard First Aid with CPR-C / BLS
- Clear criminal record check under the Criminal Records Review Act
- Completion of an approved hands-on Introductory Massage Therapy Workshop (min 15 hours)
- Standard First Aid with CPR-C and Criminal Record Check
4
Step 4 of 8
How to apply
- Apply directly to Langara College through EducationPlannerBC
- Submit official secondary and post-secondary transcripts and prerequisite certificates
- Attend program admissions interview and submit two professional references
- Receive offer of admission and register for first-term health science courses
5
Step 5 of 8
Registered massage therapy diploma
⏱ 2 Years (2,200 Hours)- 20 to 24 months (2,200 total instructional hours)
- In-depth human systemic anatomy, neuroanatomy, musculoskeletal pathology, and kinesiology
- Hands-on clinical orthopedic assessment, myofascial release, and joint mobilizations
- 550+ direct clinical patient contact hours in on-site college clinic and hospital outreach
6
Step 6 of 8
Where to take it
⏱ 6 schools in BC- Langara College — 2 years (Not published)
- CDI College — 88 weeks (Not published)
- Kootenay Columbia College of Integrative Health Sciences — 20 months (Not published)
- Okanagan Valley College of Massage Therapy — 22 months (Not published)
- Vancouver College of Massage Therapy — 20 months (Not published)
- West Coast College of Massage Therapy — 20 months (Not published)
7
Step 7 of 8
Exams and registration after
- CCHPBC Entry-to-Practice Multiple-Choice Examination (written)
- CCHPBC Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE practical)
- CCHPBC Healthcare Jurisprudence online exam
- Full registration and practicing licence with CCHPBC
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Step 8 of 8
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SCHOOLS
Where you can take this(6 schools)
Compare tuitions, campus locations, and delivery formats across approved institutions in British Columbia.
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Duration2 years
TuitionNot published
DeliveryIn-Person
“Accredited health science diploma program recognized by CCHPBC providing comprehensive orthopedic training and 550+ clinical internship hours.”
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Duration88 weeks
TuitionNot published
DeliveryIn-Person
“CCHPBC-recognized 88-week massage therapy diploma program offered at South Surrey.”
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Duration20 months
TuitionNot published
DeliveryIn-Person
“CCHPBC-recognized massage therapy diploma program based in Nelson in the Kootenays.”
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Duration22 months
TuitionNot published
DeliveryIn-Person
“CCHPBC-recognized 22-month massage therapy diploma based in Vernon serving the Okanagan and Interior.”
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Duration20 months
TuitionNot published
DeliveryIn-Person
“CCHPBC-recognized 20-month comprehensive registered massage therapy program in downtown Vancouver.”
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Duration20 months
TuitionNot published
DeliveryIn-Person
“CCHPBC-recognized 20-month (2,400+ hours) massage therapy diploma program offered in New Westminster and Victoria.”