Advanced Massage Therapy
CDI College's Advanced Massage Therapy diploma program teaches you the advanced skills you need to compete for the best massage therapy jobs. Professional massage therapists specialize in relaxation, wellness and recovery.
A prerequisite for this diploma program requires successful completion of CDI College's Massage Therapy program, or equivalent, with prior learning assessment. The program begins by building on systems anatomy and remedial exercise, pathophysiology, neuroanatomy, and anatomy palpation. Students will also learn about business and law as it pertains to massage therapy, as well as building their knowledge of industry ethics and professional communications.
Students gain hands-on experience through their required practicum placements. Graduates are encouraged to become registered with the Alberta Association of Massage Therapists and Holistic Practitioners and the Massage Therapist Association of Alberta.
Unlike many massage therapy schools, CDI College supports our graduates in finding employment after they have completed their program. Graduates will find employment in private clinics, hospitals, medical and rehabilitation centers, spas, fitness facilities, sports organizations, and may even work as self-employed massage therapists.
Massage Therapy
This diploma program teaches fundamental massage skills such as hydrotherapy, palpation, remedial exercise, and patient assessment. Students learn different types of massage treatments, along with medical topics including anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and pathology. Students will learn about professional topics such as industry ethics and professional communications.
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Spa Therapy
Spa therapy combines various techniques, including acupressure, shiatsu, stone therapy, aromatherapy, facial and skin treatment, and massage, in order to improve health and stimulate wellness. Spa therapy is offered at many resorts, medical spas, and wellness facilities to those who are recovering from illness or accidents, or for individuals who simply want to improve their health. Spa therapy techniques may be learned at specialized institutions offering massage therapy programs, through holistic health courses, or similar related areas of study. Spa therapy is growing in popularity, and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts a 20 percent increase in jobs for massage therapists by 2016.
