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Admissions – Frequently Asked Questions
Why do students choose to study at Elmcrest College?
How long is the Massage Therapy program? The Elmcrest College of Applied Health Sciences Massage Therapy Diploma Program involves 2315 hours of classroom and supervised clinical instruction. What are the admission requirements and prerequisites?
What if I don’t have the requirements? Prospective students who do not meet the minimum academic science prerequisite to enter the Massage Therapy Diploma Program can take a Biology for the Health Sciences upgrade course on-line or at a local community college. Prior to taking the course, we recommend that you schedule an appointment to meet with our Admissions Officer to discuss your case. Elmcrest’s Student Clinic is integral to our massage therapy training program. After completing the massage theory and technique course, students train in one three-hour supervised clinic session per week. The student progresses from general relaxation treatments to assessment and treatment of a variety of conditions. This experience allows students to develop their clinical skills ensuring their success when they graduate. The Clinic provides students with an excellent opportunity to integrate their clinical skills with their technical and academic training, and promotes professionalism through interaction with the general public. The Outreach program provides students with unique opportunities to work with members of the community who face physical, emotional, mental, and/or socio-economic challenges to health and wellness. Elmcrest’s Student Outreach program includes visits to residential settings, hospitals, sporting events, corporate and spa internships. Massage Therapy students are supervised throughout each Outreach by their instructor who is also a registered massage therapist. The objective of the Outreach program is to give students an opportunity to learn how to adapt treatment plans and develop professional rapport with clients in complex environments and conditions. To graduate from the Massage Therapist program, every student must complete 300 hours of clinic / outreach in order to gain the experience required to perform well on the CMTO exams (OSCE). The clinic is available to the public, by appointment, Monday through Thursday from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at discounted prices. When should I submit my application to the Massage Therapy Faculty? As soon as possible. Applications are accepted throughout the year and processed on a first-come, first-serve basis. Space is limited to 24 students per class, so early application is highly recommended. There are no specific deadlines. Programs begin twice annually. It is advisable to apply early to ensure your space. Applications are reviewed as they are received and available spaces are assigned as students are accepted. How many students are there in a class? The maximum number of students in a class is 24. Can I still apply even though I have not completed the mandatory Pre-Admissions Science Course? Yes. The Pre-Admissions Science Course must be completed prior to coming into the program, but not prior to applying. All applicants accepted into the Massage Therapy program receive a conditional acceptance pending successful completion of the course. The pass requirement is 75% or greater. How will I be informed as to whether or not I have been accepted? Applications are reviewed each Friday on a first-come, first-serve basis. You will be notified if you have been accepted or not into the program. |
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