Study Massage Therapy in Penticton
Vicars School of Massage Therapy is the perfect choice for people from Penticton who want to get a high-quality massage education. For nearly 25 years years, aspiring RMTs from all over British Columbia have chosen Vicars School of Massage Therapy for their massage therapy education.
Why? Because our affordable full-time program is delivered through an accessible blended learning format that combines on-campus training and clinics with online courses that you complete at home, on your own schedule. Vicars School graduates can apply directly to write the CCHPBC registration exams.
Become Penticton's best massage therapist!
Your career success depends on the quality of your education. That’s why it’s important to choose the right massage school. In today’s job market, a quality education is essential to remain competitive and adapt to industry changes. But most BC massage schools are in cities like Vancouver or Victoria, where the housing is scarce and expensive.
That’s where the Vicars massage therapy program comes in. Vicars offers something that BC schools don’t—the freedom to attend a nationally accredited massage program without having to move. Our affordable full-time program is delivered through an accessible blended learning format that combines on-campus training and clinics with online courses that you complete at home, on your own schedule.
And because Vicars is fully accredited by the Canadian Massage Therapy Council for Accreditation, you will be able to apply directly to write the College of Complementary Health Professionals of BC entrance exams.
Choosing Vicars School for your massage training means you don’t have to compromise between the life you love in Penticton, and the education that you deserve.
What Massage therapy courses will i take?
Our program provides the hands-on training, practical experience, and high academic standards it takes to become a skilled massage therapist. Our program is a careful balance of building technical skills and nurturing healing hands.
The Vicars curriculum is based on the national education standards set by the Federation of Massage Therapy Regulatory Authorities of Canada, and has earned full accreditation from the Canadian Massage Therapy Council for Accreditation.
Your training will include:
- Massage Theory
- Patient Safety
- Learning Anatomy through Movement
- Swedish & Non-Swedish Massage Techniques
- Ethics
- Hydrotherapy
- Chair Massage
- Palpation & Musculoskeletal Anatomy
- Orthopedic Assessment
- Treatment Planning
- Remedial Exercise
- Pathology
- Therapeutic Massage Techniques
- And More!
blended learning and how it works
We have been offering our massage therapy diploma through blended learning for nearly 25 years, and it’s better than ever.
Here’s how it works: You will spend four days per month on campus, plus clinic shifts at our popular supervised clinic. The rest of the time, you’ll work online. You’ll study massage theory and science, complete assignments, practice your skills, take quizzes, and more. Our innovative online learning tools mean you can stay connected with your instructors and classmates all month long.
You’ll be a full-time student, but you don’t have to be on campus every day. Our innovative online learning tools mean you can stay connected with your instructors and classmates all month long.
It’s all the benefits of being a part of the Vicars community, without having to move away from Penticton.
You can choose to enroll at either the Edmonton or Calgary campus. Both offer the same curriculum and schedule options, comfortable classrooms, and clinic amenities. The only difference is which is more convenient for you.
Essential clinic time
Beginning partway through first year, you will begin to add time in supervised student clinics to your schedule. At Vicars, our student practicum is not just a job placement or internship. It is a fully integrated part of our curriculum! Every shift includes specific learning goals, faculty supervision, charting, and a group debriefing session.
$2000 Special Grant For BC Students
We know that going back to school is a big investment. You need to budget for tuition and supplies, and you may have to cut down on your hours at work or get extra childcare. For our BC students, there are also travel expenses.
That’s why Vicars offers a special Distance Grant for BC residents who have to travel to campus. It’s worth $2000 off the cost of your tuition over the two-year program.
Learn more about the distance grant and other funding sources by booking a confidential one-on-one online financial aid consultation with our Registrar.
Will I be able to get an RMT Job in Penticton?
Massage therapy is a fast-growing profession in British Columbia and across Canada. If you are an effective RMT, you will be in demand and can sustain a good income throughout the year. More than 90 percent of our graduates each year are working in massage within their first year of practice. Vicars School graduates are highly sought-after because of our reputation for producing knowledgeable and effective massage therapists.
After you graduate, you can choose to work for yourself in your own clinic, from home, or travel to clients’ homes or workplaces. Or you can find employment or contract work in a variety of settings, including:
- Massage clinics
- Multidisciplinary clinics with other healthcare professionals like physiotherapists or chiropractors
- Sports centres or gyms
- Spas, yoga, or Pilates studio
The only limit is your imagination! Vicars graduates and faculty have worked in back-country lodges in the Rockies, treated barrel racers and bull riders, travelled with Olympic athletes, and provided relaxation treatments to hospital patients.
What our grads say
There are a lot of reasons for BC students to choose the Vicars blended learning program for their massage therapy education: convenient schedules; nationally recognized curriculum and delivery; a warm and supportive learning environment…the list goes on.
But you don’t have to take our word for it. Here’s what some of our graduates have to say about their Vicars experience.
Not completely! Students are in class four days a month for hands-on instruction. When you’re not in class, you’ll access your schoolwork, including our core science courses, on our online platform, Moodle. As well as resource material and assignments, access to Moodle also gives you access to instructors and to your classmates when you’re not on campus.
Year over year, more than 95% of Vicars graduates are hired in the field or have opened their own practices within a year of completing the program. Our well-rounded curriculum and extensive clinic experience means you’re prepared to work on day one! That’s why Vicars grads are in huge demand from clients and employers alike.
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