| Number of hours/brief descriptions |
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| Anatomy/Physiology |
| -Hours |
650 |
| -Description |
Anatomy and Physiology are taught throughout
the first two years of the program. Study the structure of the human organism and the science of the functions of the living human. |
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| Kineseology |
| -Hours |
60 |
| -Description |
Kinesiology & Therapeutic Exercise: Year 2
The study of movement of the body and its application in areas of recreation, injury prevention and the treatment of pathologies. |
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| Massage Theory |
| -Hours |
430 |
| -Description |
Courses include Massage Theory and Clinic Theory. |
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| Pathology |
| -Hours |
190 |
| -Description |
Year 2 & 3 course. Studies the nature and cause of disease.
Other courses not listed here are: 20 hours studying Nutrition and 40 hours, Medicine and Surgery. |
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| Professional Practice/Business |
| -Hours |
170 |
| -Description |
This section of the program covers self care and management, professional ethics and conduct, communication skills, business and practice management skills and jurispudence.
The course also contains and additional 40 hours on Research Methods and Statistics. |
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| Technique: Practice |
| -Hours |
850 |
| -Description |
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| Number of months to complete basic program |
30 |
| Clinic, internship and community outreach components of program |
O.V.C.M.T. has an excellent clinic, community outreach and internship
component of our program.Throughout the program you will experience
In-House Clinic, Hydro Health Spa, Special Needs Massage, Sports
Massage, working in intermediate care facilities and placements in
R.M.T. offices or Physio's offices Province wide. |
| Placement Service
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No |
| Post Graduate Training:
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The college offers periodic workshops for RMT's, as well as hosts other
relative workshops for the Massage Therapy Association. |
| Number of hours/credits for certificate: |
| -Classroom
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2450 |
| -Clinic
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550 |
| Program Accreditation(s):
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Our program is Accredited by the College of Massage Therapists of B.C. |
| Institutional Accreditation(s):
|
Our institution is Accredited by the College of Massage Therapists of B.C.
We are currently registered with the Private Post Secondary Education
Commission of B.C. and are undergoing the Accreditation process with
them at this time. |
| Location of facility(ies):
|
OVCMT is situated in Vernon which is located in the Okanagan Valley in the
interior of B.C. The Okanagan Valley is a vibrant mix of forests, vineyards,
orchards, lakes, rivers, ski hills, world class golf courses and beautiful
scenery. |
| Description of facility(ies):
|
The Okanagan Valley College of Massage Therapy is located downtown
Vernon in a beautiful new 13,500 square foot facility. The newly renovated,
spacious building is within walking distance of restaurants, cafes, shopping,
fitness and recreational centres. |
| Tuition Information:
|
Tuition is currently set at $7,500 Canadian per year for 3 years. Payments
are made in monthly installments of $750.00 per month (10 months)
September to June each year. |
| Financial Aid:
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Students are eligible for student loans provided they meet the requirements. Out of Province students have been known to be granted aid from their Province of Residence. |
| Application Fees(s):
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Application fee is $75.00 Canadian, non-refundable |
| Enrollment Periods:
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We run like a public school, from September to mid-June. We have one
intake a year in September. |
| For Catalogs and Applications:
|
Our brochure is located on our website at www.ovcmt.com There is an
application form on the website. Please note the pre-requisites required to
attend this college: Grade 12 graduation, with English 12, Chemistry 12 and
3 credits in a University or College level Biology for Science Majors. |