General Information

Apply relaxation and basic therapeutic massage techniques to promote overall health maintenance. Gain valuable experience working with a variety of clients in supervised settings.

Duration of the Program

Program requirements for certificate completion can be completed in nine months. Students have six calendar years from the date of initial registration in the Massage Therapy certificate to complete all requirements. Students seeking an extension beyond six years may be required to complete additional course work.

Residency Requirements

Normally, 50% of the academic work completed toward the award of a Mount Royal parchment must be completed at the University, except where written approval has been given by the dean/director of the appropriate faculty. In addition, the clinical practicum and outreach components of the Massage Therapy certificate and Massage Therapy diploma must normally be completed as a student of Mount Royal.

Police Information Check

Students preparing for Outreach II may be required to provide a current Police Information Check and Vulnerable Sector Check, at their own expense. It is each Outreach agency’s decision to accept or reject a student for placement based upon the results of a police information or other background checks. Please refer to the statement regarding police information and other background checks in this calendar.

Admission Requirements

Applicants are not required to meet the General Admission Requirements for Mount Royal University programs. Applicants must meet the English Language Proficiency Requirement (if your primary or first language is not English). In addition, official transcripts from all high school and postsecondary institutions attended are required.