Fleming College

Course Details

Advanced Diploma in Massage Therapy

Course Description

Fleming College offers a unique five-semester Massage Therapy program. We provide students with an excellent academic foundation and strong applied skills. Students will develop the knowledge and ability to effectively conduct a client assessment, create ethical treatment plans, deliver safe and effective massage therapy treatments, and evaluate the outcome of treatments. Our professional hydraulic massage therapy tables, large laundry facilities and Clinic Preparation course provides each student with an exceptional practical learning experience. Every week students put their skills into practice at our onsite Student Massage Clinic which is supervised by a Registered Massage Therapist. Our five-consecutive semester program (semester 3 is during summer), is an extremely challenging and rewarding educational experience that provides the pathway to become a Registered Massage Therapist. After graduating from Fleming’s Massage Therapy program, students are eligible to complete the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario (CMTO.ca) registration exam. This exam has both a written and practical component and requires a 70% pass rate to become a Registered Massage Therapist in Ontario. Registered Massage Therapists in Ontario are regulated health professionals whose governing body is the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario (CMTO.ca). Applicable legislation includes the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA.ca), and the Massage Therapy Act (MTA.ca).

Course Duration

NumberDuration
2year

Career outcomes

As a Registered Health Professional (RHPA Act), Registered Massage Therapist’s work in Chiropractic and Physiotherapy clinics, Athletic and Sport facilities, Spa’s, Cruise Ships, Hotels, Corporate Offices, private practice (either in home office or with other RMT’s), and Hospice and Palliative Care centres.




Advanced Diploma in Massage Therapy Fleming College