* International student Premium, U-Pass fee, Books and supplies cost
College Eligibility
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent. Applicants with an OSSD showing senior English and/or Mathematics courses at the Basic Level, or with Workplace or Open courses, will be tested to determine their eligibility for admission; OR
Academic and Career Entrance (ACE) certificate; OR
General Educational Development (GED) certificate; OR
Mature Student status (19 years of age or older and without a high school diploma at the start of the program). Eligibility may be determined by academic achievement testing for which a fee of $50 (subject to change) will be charged.
Program Eligibility
English, Grade 12 (ENG4C or equivalent) with a grade of 65% or higher.
Biology, Grade 11 or 12 with a grade 65% or higher.
Applicants with international transcripts must provide proof of the subject specific requirements noted above and may be required to provide proof of language proficiency.
International Applicants: International applicants who meet the program eligibility requirements are required to complete preparatory courses (4-months in duration): Introduction to Canadian Health Studies (ICHS). Students who successfully complete the introduction will then proceed to their original health program of choice. The ICHS requires applicants to submit an academic IELTS score.
This three-year Ontario College Advanced Diploma program, accredited by the Accreditation Canada Accreditation Canada EQUAL™. The program prepares you with the knowledge and technical skills required to produce diagnostic images and carry out diagnostic procedures in the role of a Medical Radiation Technologist. These skills are outlined by the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists Radiological Technology competency profile. Working independently, and in collaboration with healthcare team members, Medical Radiation Technologists analyze a variety of complex diagnostic images to assist physicians in the diagnosis and management of multiple system disorders.
Through theory, simulations, practice and extensive clinical experiences, you acquire the ability to produce quality images of internal structures of the human body. You also apply health, safety and quality assurance principles while performing venipunctures, interacting with patients, and using ionizing radiation in labs and clinical settings.
Weekly lab sessions with hands-on guidance from faculty prepare you for three practicums totaling more than 1,500 hours in clinical settings either within Ottawa or requiring relocation to another clinical setting across Ontario. These acquired skills help you to function as a member of a healthcare team.
Upon successful completion of the program, graduates are eligible to write the national certification exam. You must pass the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) national certification exam to be eligible to register with the College of Medical and Imaging Technologists of Ontario, which is a requirement to work in Ontario.
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Level: 01
BIO4307
Anatomy and Physiology I
ENL1813S
Communications I
MSS0018
Wellness Fundamentals
MSS3010
Massage Theory I
MSS3011
Massage Lab I
MSS3023
Professional Practice I
Level: 02
BIO4308
Anatomy and Physiology II
ENL5500
Business Writing and Presentation Skills for Massage Therapists
MSS0022
Massage Therapy Communications I
MSS3020
Massage Theory II
MSS3021
Massage Lab II
Choose one from equivalencies:
GED0915
General Education Elective
Level: 03
BIO4309
Anatomy and Physiology III
MSS0033
Massage Therapy Communications II
MSS3030
Massage Theory III
MSS3032
Massage Practice I
MSS3033
Massage Lab III
Choose one from equivalencies:
GED0915
General Education Elective
Level: 04
BIO4311
Pathophysiology I
MGT0101
Business Fundamentals for Client Centred Practice
MSS3040
Massage Theory IV
MSS3041
Massage Lab IV
MSS3042
Massage Practice II
MSS3053
Professional Practice II
Level: 05
BIO4312
Pathophysiology II
MSS3050
Massage Theory V
MSS3051
Massage Lab V
MSS3052A
Massage Practice III (Clinic)
MSS3052C
Massage Practice III (Outreach)
Level: 06
BIO4313
Pathophysiology III
MGT3054
Entrepreneurship
MSS0015
Massage Lab VI
MSS3062A
Massage Practice IV (Clinic)
MSS3063
Massage Theory VI
MSS3064
Massage Therapy Integration and Comprehension Review
MSS3067
Massage Practice IV (Outreach)
Graduates must hold a credential as a Registered Massage Therapist to practise in Ontario. The process to obtain this registered credential includes taking a two-part Provincial Certification examination. Students apply to the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario (CMTO) in the final level of the program to take the exam upon graduation. Successful candidates are then eligible to apply for registration with the CMTO.
Graduates may find employment opportunities in private practice, chiropractic offices, multidisciplinary healthcare organizations, clinics, health clubs, fitness centres, athletic organizations, hotels, resorts, spas and industry.
Health insurance: 500 $ CAD per year
