Massage Therapy - Ottawa

Anatomy 5

Anatomy 5 or Osteology is the study of the structure and function of bone. This course takes an in­ depth look into the human skeleton, focusing on the bones and bony landmarks of the body. For massage therapy students only; a major component of this course is palpation. At the end of each chapter the student is required to locate each bony landmark by developing a palpation trail. Palpation areas are noted within textboxes in the lessons.

Anatomy 6

Anatomy 6 or Syndesmology and Arthrology is the study of the science of the major ligaments and joints in the human body. This course will cover all the major articulations in the human body along with the surrounding ligament structure of each joint.

Anatomy 7

Anatomy 7 is a continued study of the systems of the human body. The topics covered during this course are: The Heart, The blood vessels of the body, The Respiratory system, The Lymphatic system, and Lymph drainage of the body.

Anatomy 8

This course discusses the Digestive System and accessory organs of digestion in the human body. The urinary and reproductive systems will also be discussed. The end of the course provides an overview of the nervous system and recap from Neuroscience 1 and 2. This course involves reading in the assigned textbook, reinforcement exercises at the end of each chapter, an assignment, a midcourse and a final written examination. Conditions of the urinary system and General neurological conditions.

Anatomy Final

The final program examination for the Anatomy course is conducted in the final week of the program.

Anatomy Comprehensive 2

Students are being examined on cumulative study and application of Western and TCM subjects. Comprehensive exams are administered each year to evaluate progress made in study and highlight areas of deficiency in understanding material and its application in practice.

Anatomy Myology 1

Is an in-depth study of the muscles of the lower extremity, the hip/pelvis, anterior thorax, diaphragm, and pelvic floor, including their origins, insertions, actions and nerve supply.

Anatomy Myology 2

Is an in-depth study of the muscles of the upper thorax, the lower thorax, and the upper extremity, including their origins, insertions, actions and nerve supply.

Anatomy Myology 3

Is an in-depth study of the muscles of the muscles of the head, face and neck, including their origin, insertion, action and nerve supply.

Anatomy and Myology Comprehensive 2

Students are being examined on cumulative study and application of Western and TCM subjects. Comprehensive exams are administered each year to evaluate progress made in study and highlight areas of deficiency in understanding material and its application in practice.

Anatomy Neuroscience 2

This course discusses the Anatomy of the nervous system. Specifically, the sensory nervous system will be discussed. We will also learn about ascending and descending white matter tracts in the spinal cord. The rest of the course will concentrate on the peripheral nervous system consisting of cranial and spinal nerves and related nerve plexuses. The course will also discuss sleep-wake cycles and learning and memory, as well as, a discussion of diseases of the CNS.

Anatomy and Physiology 1

Anatomy and Physiology I is an introduction course to the human body which includes body descriptions, terminology and basic physiology such as protein synthesis and cell division. The course continues with the study of the cell including internal cellular structures. The second half of the course begins with the study of individual systems of the human body. The skeletal and muscular systems are introduced covering the internal structure and function of bones and muscles along with identification of all 206 bones in the human body and major muscle groups.

Anatomy and Physiology 2

This module continues the fascinating journey into learning about the human body and will specifically address the following systems: Nervous system and special senses, Endocrine system, Digestive system, Reproductive system

Anatomy and Physiology 3

Anatomy and Physiology 3 is a continued foundational study of the systems of the human body. The body systems covered during this course are: lntegumentary -skin, hair, nails and glands, Blood, Circulation, Heart, Respiration Urinary

Anatomy and Physiology 4

Anatomy and Physiology 4 is a continuation of study of the fundamental systems of the human body. The topics covered during this course are: The Lymphatic system, The Immune system, The Liver, The Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, The Acid and Base Balance, Nutrition and Metabolism(including mechanical digestion)

Anatomy and Physiology Comprehensive 1

Students are being examined on cumulative study and application of Western and TCM subjects. Comprehensive exams are administered each year to evaluate progress made in study and highlight areas of deficiency in understanding material and its application in practice.

Business Skills

This course provides a fundamental foundation for the start up and day to day management/operation of a successful small business within the focus of a healthcare professional in massage therapy. The financial, legal, marketing and practical management aspects of setting up and operating a small business or clinic will be studied. Topics such as advertising, record keeping, banking, insurance, community networking are discussed. (While Students will learn how to use the electronic Jane App)

Client Assessment Lab 1

Students will allow student the opportunity to apply the theory taught in Client Assessment 1-3 through case studies.

Client Assessment Lab 2

Students will allow student the opportunity to apply the theory taught in Client Assessment 1-3 through case studies.

Client Case Study 1 (S4)

Each massage therapy student assesses a client, develops a treatment plan and then applies the treatment plan to the same client weekly throughout the semester. Students prepare a detailed progress report for review with the supervisor. In this study the student works directly with one client throughout 10 sequential treatment sessions. Each case study will allow the student to experience the potential change in a client’s health due to their treatment plan and application of skills. Students learn the correct method for documenting a comprehensive treatment plan.

Client Case Study 2 (S6)

Each massage therapy student assesses a client, develops a treatment plan and then applies the treatment plan to the same client weekly throughout the semester. Students prepare a detailed progress report for review with the supervisor. In this study the student works directly with one client throughout 10 sequential treatment sessions. Each case study will allow the student to experience the potential change in a client’s health due to their treatment plan and application of skills. Students learn the correct method for documenting a comprehensive treatment plan.

Client Assessment 1

The Assessment courses (1-4) will introduce the student to clinical assessment techniques including techniques such as taking case histories, interviewing clients and the interview process. Other topics discussed are consent to assess, postural analysis, gait analysis, range of motion testing, orthopedic special tests, muscle length and strength testing, neurological tests, assessing client pain, assessment responses and end-feels during physical examination.

Client Assessment 2

The Assessment courses (1-4) will introduce the student to clinical assessment techniques including techniques such as taking case histories, interviewing clients and the interview process. Other topics discussed are consent to assess, postural analysis, gait analysis, range of motion testing, orthopedic special tests, muscle length and strength testing, neurological tests, assessing client pain, assessment responses and end-feels during physical examination.

Client Assessment 3

The Assessment courses (1-4) will introduce the student to clinical assessment techniques including techniques such as taking case histories, interviewing clients and the interview process. Other topics discussed are consent to assess, postural analysis, gait analysis, range of motion testing, orthopedic special tests, muscle length and strength testing, neurological tests, assessing client pain, assessment responses and end-feels during physical examination.

Client Assessment 4

The Assessment courses (1-4) will introduce the student to clinical assessment techniques including techniques such as taking case histories, interviewing clients and the interview process. Other topics discussed are consent to assess, postural analysis, gait analysis, range of motion testing, orthopedic special tests, muscle length and strength testing, neurological tests, assessing client pain, assessment responses and end-feels during physical examination.

Communications and the Healthcare Professional

Knowledge of effective written and verbal skills essential for professional communication. Students will learn the key characteristics for day-to-day communications with clients, understand personal and client needs in communications, recognize behavioral patterns and defense mechanisms for practitioners and clients, recognize and how to establish key boundaries and lines of respect for clients, identify how communication changes due to age and state of health of client.

Communications Terminology 1

The use of roots, prefixes, suffixes, plurals and opposites.

Communications Terminology 2

Significant focus is placed on the understanding, writing and pronouncing of medical terms, as they relate to Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology. The emphasis is on body systems.

Ethics and the Healthcare Professional

Ethics and professionalism for the regulated healthcare professional addressed the key subjects such as: accountability, boundaries, conflict of interest, informed consent, privacy and confidentiality, duty to report, and ethical theories and practices from a practical perspective.

First Aid

Students will undertake the St. John Ambulance Certificate program and will also study 4 hours of Natural First Aid applications. Students will learn the techniques of stabilizing physical injuries, including sprains, broken bones and lacerations.

General Comprehensive 2

Students are being examined on cumulative study and application of Western and TCM subjects. Comprehensive exams are administered each year to evaluate progress made in study and highlight areas of deficiency in understanding material and its application in practice.

General Final

The final program examination is conducted in the final week of the program.

General and Myology Comp 1

Students are being examined on cumulative study and application of Western and TCM subjects. Comprehensive exams are administered each year to evaluate progress made in study and highlight areas of deficiency in understanding material and its application in practice.

Hydrotherapy and Self-care for the RMT

The majority of this course covers hydrotherapy theory with emphasis on practical hydrotherapy applications in both a clinical and self-care context.

Jurisprudence and the RMT (Law & Regs.)

A study of provincial and federal law, as it applies to registered massage therapists.

Massage Foundations

This course is a foundational course in the theory of massage therapy and its hand skill implementation. Draping, proper Swedish techniques will be taught for treating clients with a general full body massage; develop a routine for a general full body massage treatment; learn and treat specialized areas of the body: informed consent and self care.

Massage General Comprehensive 1

Students are being examined on cumulative study and application of Western and TCM subjects. Comprehensive exams are administered each year to evaluate progress made in study and highlight areas of deficiency in understanding material and its application in practice.

Massage General Comprehensive 2

Students are being examined on cumulative study and application of Western and TCM subjects. Comprehensive exams are administered each year to evaluate progress made in study and highlight areas of deficiency in understanding material and its application in practice.

Massage General Final

The final program examination is conducted in the final week of the program.

Myology Final

The final program examination for the Myology course is conducted in the final week of the program.

Nutrition for the Massage Therapist

This course provides an understanding of nutritional concepts. The ability to communicate effectively with your clients or other healthcare practitioners about basic nutritional elements and considerations, as well as the Macro- and Micro-nutrients.

OSCE Prep (Advanced Theory review)

This course provides students with a review of key advanced theory concepts, skill techniques and treatments presented in the program, with the goal to refresh students of prior content presentations, and skill enhancement training , prior to the programs final examinations (written and oral practical). Each class will have a discussion and supervised lab practice (role reversals). The CMTO standards of practice will be integrated into the discussions.

Oral Practical

Completion of the 7 oral practical exam stations modeled on the CMTO format for the examination. Part one S5 is 2 hours and Part 2 the final program examination is 2 hours. In each part the student experiences being the patient and the practitioner with 1 hour in each role.

Pathology 1

Pathology is the study of disease and disharmony in the human body. During Pathology One, you will learn, conceptually: How the human body functions at a cellular level Sources of disease and the pathologies that affect the body on a cellular level Additionally, infection, inflammation and an overview of the body's immunity response system are also presented. An in-depth understanding of the functioning of the human cell, the process of inflammation and healing, infection and the immune system.

Pathology 2

Pathology 2 is an in-depth study of diseases of the skin. This course starts with a discussion of the skin. The course of study then changes to include diseases of the skin, signs and symptoms, possible treatments and prognosis of the illness.

Pathology 3

Pathology 3 is an in-depth study of diseases and common ailments of joints and bones. Clinical signs and symptoms, possible treatments and prognosis of the illnesses are discussed.

Pathology 4

Pathology 4 is an in-depth study of diseases of muscular, kidney and reproductive systems. It includes the clinical signs and symptoms of these diseases, possible treatments and prognosis of the illnesses.

Pathology 5

Pathology 5 is an in-depth study of diseases of the nervous system. This course starts with a discussion of congenital pathologies and continues with injuries and diseases of the central and peripheral nervous systems. This course includes the clinical signs and symptoms of these diseases, possible treatments and prognosis of the illnesses.

Pathology 6

Pathology 6 is an in-depth study of diseases of the digestive tract. This course starts with a discussion of the anatomy and physiology of the digestive system and continues with injuries and diseases of the gastrointestinal system. This course includes the clinical signs and symptoms of these diseases, possible treatments and prognosis of the illnesses. It follows Pathology 5 in the same semester.

Pathology 7

Pathology 7 is an in-depth study of diseases of the respiratory and endocrine system. This course starts with a discussion of the anatomy and physiology of the respiratory system and continues with injuries and diseases of the respiratory system. This course includes the clinical signs and symptoms of these diseases, possible treatments and prognosis of the illnesses.

Pathology 8

Pathology 8 is an in-depth study of diseases of the cardiovascular system. This course starts with a discussion of the anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular system. The content focuses on the heart, blood vessel, blood and lymphatic disorders. This course includes the clinical signs and symptoms of cardiovascular diseases, possible treatments and prognosis of the illnesses. This subject follows Pathology 7 in the same semester.

Pathology Comprehensive 1

Students are being examined on cumulative study and application of Western and TCM subjects. Comprehensive exams are administered each year to evaluate progress made in study and highlight areas of deficiency in understanding material and its application in practice.

Pathology Comprehensive 2

Students are being examined on cumulative study and application of Western and TCM subjects. Comprehensive exams are administered each year to evaluate progress made in study and highlight areas of deficiency in understanding material and its application in practice.

Pathology Final

The final program examination for the Pathology course is conducted in the final week of the program.

Pharmacology

This course gives the student an understanding of the concepts and principles of pharmacology. The student will learn the different classification of medications, uses and effects. The student will also learn to research drug profiles and know how to read prescription labels. This course is designed to educate the student about drug therapy used as a treatment for a client's condition and how that drug therapy may help or hinder the practitioner's treatment.

Physiology Neuroscience 1

Neuroscience 1 is an in-depth examination of the Nervous system. The physiology of the central nervous system and peripheral nervous systems are broken down in a detailed analysis of structure and function. The special senses are also included during this course of study.

Physiology Comprehensive 2

Students are being examined on cumulative study and application of Western and TCM subjects. Comprehensive exams are administered each year to evaluate progress made in study and highlight areas of deficiency in understanding material and its application in practice.

Physiology 5

Physiology 5 is the study of the human body on a chemical and cellular level. It revisits the material covered during Anatomy and Physiology 1 and 2 and expands on that material in greater depth in order to further the students' knowledge of the physiology of the human body.

Physiology 6

Physiology 6 is a course that builds on the information presented in earlier anatomy & physiology courses such as anatomy & physiology 1 (study of energy formation in the cell), Anatomy & Physiology 2 (The nervous system) and Anatomy & Physiology 4 (Nutrition and metabolism). This course further explores the physiology of human body in relation to the above topics.

Physiology 7

Physiology 7 is a course that builds on the information presented in earlier anatomy and physiology courses such as anatomy and physiology 1, 2 and 3. This course takes in-depth look into the muscular system including a study of skeletal and smooth muscle and the cardiovascular system, blood, blood vessels and the urinary system.

Physiology 8

Physiology 8 is a course that builds on the information presented in earlier anatomy and Physiology courses such as Anatomy and Physiology 2, 3 and 4 and will specifically address the: Respiratory System, Urinary System, Endocrine System, Reproductive System, lntegumentary System.

Physiology Final

The final program examination for the Physiology course is conducted in the final week of the program.

Pregnancy Massage Theory & Clinic

This course covers the proper skills and techniques required by a massage therapist to treat pregnant, laboring, postpartum women and their infants.

Professionalism and the Healthcare Professional

This course discusses the importance of professionalism in the massage therapy program and in a clinic environment. Topics include interaction with other healthcare providers, developing academic skills, professional etiquette, what is professionalism? Concept of professionalism, Client/patient interaction, behavioral responses, personality types, death and dying, health clinics client management, telephone communication, time management, teamwork and goal setting and achievements. Professional letter writing formats are also presented.

Professional Portfolio Development

A fundamental foundation for the creation and maintenance of a professional portfolio. This course will include creation of a resume, a cover letter and interview skills.

Principles of Treatments & Adv. Techniques 1-4

The advanced technique and principles of treatments course of study trains the student in the use of advanced techniques (description and application) while also furthering the student’s knowledge in the theory of massage therapy and knowledge of myology.

Principles of Treatments & Adv. Techniques 5-8

The advanced technique and principles of treatments course of study trains the student in the use of advanced techniques (description and application) while also furthering the student’s knowledge in the theory of massage therapy and knowledge of myology.

Public Clinical Lab S2

Public Clinical Labs in semesters 2, 4 and 5 are opportunities for students to meet and treat the public. The are supervised by an RMT. It is designed to re-enforce hand skill development and self-care body posture, along with a student’s communication skills with the public. It also enhances how to perform treatments in a non-clinic environment using massage chairs, tables, patient beds and wheel chairs. Public Clinical Lab 1 (S2) is known as Corporate Massage, clients are fully clothed. Public Clinical Lab 2 (S4) is known as Geritric Massage Public Clinical Lab 3 (S5) is known as Physical-Mental Disability Outreach.

Public Clinical Lab S4

Public Clinical Labs in semesters 2, 4 and 5 are opportunities for students to meet and treat the public. The are supervised by an RMT. It is designed to re-enforce hand skill development and self-care body posture, along with a student’s communication skills with the public. It also enhances how to perform treatments in a non-clinic environment using massage chairs, tables, patient beds and wheel chairs. Public Clinical Lab 1 (S2) is known as Corporate Massage, clients are fully clothed. Public Clinical Lab 2 (S4) is known as Geritric Massage Public Clinical Lab 3 (S5) is known as Physical-Mental Disability Outreach

Public Clinical Lab S5

Public Clinical Labs in semesters 2, 4 and 5 are opportunities for students to meet and treat the public. The are supervised by an RMT. It is designed to re-enforce hand skill development and self-care body posture, along with a student’s communication skills with the public. It also enhances how to perform treatments in a non-clinic environment using massage chairs, tables, patient beds and wheel chairs. Public Clinical Lab 1 (S2) is known as Corporate Massage, clients are fully clothed. Public Clinical Lab 2 (S4) is known as Geritric Massage Public Clinical Lab 3 (S5) is known as Physical-Mental Disability Outreach

Remedial Exercise 1

Remedial Exercise is a key component of the massage therapists ‘therapeutic plan’. It is a tool/method to address dysfunction and be supportive of the overall treatment plan.

Remedial Exercise 2

Remedial Exercise is a key component of the massage therapists ‘therapeutic plan’. It is a tool/method to address dysfunction and be supportive of the overall treatment plan.

Remedial Exercise 3

Remedial Exercise is a key component of the massage therapists ‘therapeutic plan’. It is a tool/method to address dysfunction and be supportive of the overall treatment plan.

Research 1

Research 1 is a course which aims to present and discuss the importance of research literacy among health care practitioners. Topics covered include critical thinking, various ways knowledge/intelligence can be acquired, decision making and heuristics that impact decision making, the importance of research in healthcare, the critical evaluation of published articles & papers & how it applies to professional health practitioners, health research sources. Research 2 is the creation of a written paper wherein a student selects a topic related to massage therapy and interprets other professionals literature and published research.

Research 2

Research 1 is a course which aims to present and discuss the importance of research literacy among health care practitioners. Topics covered include critical thinking, various ways knowledge/intelligence can be acquired, decision making and heuristics that impact decision making, the importance of research in healthcare, the critical evaluation of published articles & papers & how it applies to professional health practitioners, health research sources. Research 2 is the creation of a written paper wherein a student selects a topic related to massage therapy and interprets other professionals literature and published research.

Specialized Care - Massage Therapy

This course covers the proper skills and techniques required by a massage therapist to recognize and stay current on developments in areas requiring specialty care. Topics include concussion, PTSD, palliative and end of life care. Specialized care covers a lot of different populations. Stages of life is discussed. People who have visual and hearing limitations, people who are non verbal, PTSD, geriatrics/palliative and end of life care, mental and physical developmental disabilities. This subject presents the theory to support Public Lab S4 (Geriatric and Sr. Care) and Public Lab S5 (Physical and development specialized care).

Sports Massage Public Lab

Students will learn: specific treatments for stages of injury of various sports, applications of massage specific to pre, inter, and post sporting activities, timing for application of therapeutic treatments to a competing athlete, to identify potential injuries in certain athletes and recognize the benefits for strapping, taping and other rehabilitative therapies for sports injuries. Students will treat athletes, while under supervision of an RMT, at local sports events or at on-site sports clinics, as arranged. Students may also participate in non-sports supervised Community events tp provide treatments to the public. Up to 15 hours can be transferred and added to this category, from the Team Leader Development subject, with Program Director approval.

Sport Massage

Students will learn: specific treatments for stages of injury of various sports, applications of massage specific to pre, inter, and post sporting activities, timing for application of therapeutic treatments to a competing athlete, to identify potential injuries in certain athletes and recognize the benefits for strapping, taping and other rehabilitative therapies for sports injuries. Students will treat athletes, while under supervision of an RMT, at local sports events or at on-site sports clinics, as arranged. Students may also participate in non-sports supervised Community events tp provide treatments to the public. Up to 15 hours can be transferred and added to this category, from the Team Leader Development subject, with Program Director approval.

Public Wellness Clinics

This Clinic is a simulation of a professional RMT clinic . On-site massage therapy treatment is given to clients located on school property and supervised by an RMT. These program hours are required for hands-on experience as a part of training to become a RMT. A student will generally treat 100 clients over the 125 hours in the clinic.

Senior Student Clinic Hours

Students arrange for their own client, book the appointment, handle the payment and set up of their treatment area. The student must use their critical thinking skills to design and conduct the treatment on the client. An RMT reviews their file for completeness and discusses the treatment. This also includes the Senior Student Clinic requirements.

Team Leader Clinical Development

This Clinic is a simulation of a professional RMT clinic. A Team Leader or Team Leader Assistant must also be approved to be a participant in the Public Wellness Clinic. As part of this learning process is about organizing for client appointments and files, use the E-booking system Jane APP, managing the reception, taking payments, reconciling and recording client treatments, and building team leading skills, there will be 1 team leader per clinic. The Team Leader keeps the flow of the clinic organized. Up to 15 hours of this category can be transferred and added to Sports and/or Community offsites/onsites to complete treatments on the public, with Program Director approval.

Treatments 1

This course covers the proper skills and techniques required by a massage therapist to treat certain conditions, pathologies, illnesses and diseases. The student will study the causes, signs and symptoms, contraindications, testing, aims of treatment and treatment of a clients’ condition using massage therapy. The student will also review proper assessment tests and remedial exercises needed to treat their client. Also includes: Integration of myology theory including action, origin, insertion, nerve supply, palpation and trigger points to treat applicable areas.

Treatments 2

This course covers the proper skills and techniques required by a massage therapist to treat certain conditions, pathologies, illnesses and diseases. The student will study the causes, signs and symptoms, contraindications, testing, aims of treatment and treatment of a clients’ condition using massage therapy. The student will also review proper assessment tests and remedial exercises needed to treat their client. Also includes: Integration of myology theory including action, origin, insertion, nerve supply, palpation and trigger points to treat applicable areas.

Treatments 3

This course covers the proper skills and techniques required by a massage therapist to treat certain conditions, pathologies, illnesses and diseases. The student will study the causes, signs and symptoms, contraindications, testing, aims of treatment and treatment of a clients’ condition using massage therapy. The student will also review proper assessment tests and remedial exercises needed to treat their client. Also includes: Integration of myology theory including action, origin, insertion, nerve supply, palpation and trigger points to treat applicable areas.

Treatments Final

The final program examination for the Treatments course is conducted in the final week of the program.