Picture a career where you can apply your acquired skills, knowledge, creativity and compassionate touch to improve health and wellness for others!
Massage Therapy is that career!

The need for well trained Massage Therapists has never been greater!!!


1000 HOUR FULL TIME PROGRAM

Program Dates:
May 7, 2008 to October 30, 2008
September 3, 2008 to February 27th, 2009

Program Overview

  • Anatomy & Physiology - all of the body systems are included with more emphasis being placed in the skeletal, muscular, nervous, and circulatory systems.
  • Massage Practical - basic relaxation massage to the full body, progressing to studies in trigger point therapy, assessment, injury care, treatment for specific conditions, PNF stretching, sports massage - level 1, business for the massage therapist and other related studies.
Supplementary classes include CPR, First Aid, Advanced Assessment, Student Clinic and a facilitated cadaver lab session at the University of Calgary Medical School.

Regular classroom hours for the full time program are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Clinical practicum hours and supplementary classes are scheduled evening and weekends. Practicum schedules are posted after the first month of class.

Tuition & Supplies (Payment Options Available)

1000 Hour Full Time
  • Tuition - $7400.00
  • Books - $500 + GST
  • Linen kit - $100.00
  • Lab fee - $50.00
  • Association membership - $320.00 (approximately, determined by association as membership and insurance dues are reviewed)

1000 HOUR DISTANCE/PART TIME TRAINING PROGRAM

Program Dates:
April 12, 2008 to April 5th, 2009

Program Overview

Course content is the same as the 1000 hour full time program.

Course information is delivered during the on site sessions at the school and supplemented with take home assignments, research projects and practicum hours during the weeks in between training sessions. Quizzes, exams, presentations and practicums are completed during the training weekends.

Classroom hours are Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. one weekend per month. There will be two 3-day weekend sessions and one full week session. Distance/part time training students are welcome to utilize the school facilities and learning aids for study.

Tuition & Supplies (Payment Options Available)

1000 Hour Distance/Part Time
  • Tuition - $6000.00
  • Books - $500.00 + GST
  • Linen kit - $100.00
  • Lab fee - $50.00
  • Association membership - $320.00 (approximately, determined by association as membership and insurance dues are reviewed)

"To waken interest and kindle enthusiasm is the sure way to teach easily and successfully". - Tyron Edwards

Who Should Consider Taking the 1200 Hour Program?
  • Those therapists who are seeking to excel in a rehabilitative approach to massage and therapists desiring to obtain a competitive edge with greater mobility in the job place.
  • Therapists who have graduated from the 1000 hour program at A.I.M. or another program of equivalent content (**program equivalency will be determined by the registrar upon application) and wish to pursue a higher level of education in the massage therapy profession. This advanced study will further prepare a therapist to work in more medically focused environments, equip the therapist with more skills to widen the scope of their practice, and grant the therapist a greater opportunity to apply for positions in provinces and states that have legislation.
  • The 1200 hour diploma program built onto the 1000 hour certificate program is advantageous as it credits the therapist with a solid 2200 hour education.
A.I.M. for SUCCESS!!!

**It is important to note that not all programs issuing a 1000 hour standard have the same competency level as A.I.M. and therefore may not be accepted as entry level to the 1200 hour diploma program.

1200 HOUR FULL TIME PROGRAM (Diploma)

Program Dates: - TBA
1200 Hour Full time - Class enrollments in May and September

Program Overview

Progressive topics further to a 1000 hour equivalency program:
  • Arthrology, pathologies, dermatomes, gait analysis, advanced assessment, advanced hydrotherapy, business/communications, nerve pathways, sports massage-level II, medications and massage
  • Spa therapies including; hydrotherapy, pedicures, manicures, body wraps, salt glows, aromatherapy
  • Introduction of complementary modalities; craniosacral, manual lymphatic drainage, nutrition
  • Introduction of complementary modalities; craniosacral, manual lymphatic drainage, nutrition
  • Options; Cadaver Lab Session, Involvement in out practicums to network in the community, invest in the community and refine skills
Regular classroom hours for the full time program are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Clinical practicum hours are scheduled evenings and weekends on a rotational basis. Practicum schedules are posted after the first month of class.

Tuition & Supplies (Payment Options Available)

1200 Hour Full Time (Diploma)
  • Tuition - $7400.00
  • Books - $500.00 + GST
  • Massage table and supply kit - approximately $625.00
  • Lab fee - $50.00
  • Association membership - $320.00 (approximately, determined by association as membership and insurance dues are reviewed)

1200 HOUR DISTANCE/PART TIME PROGRAM (Diploma)

Program Dates:
September 20th, 2008 to September 20th, 2009

Program Overview

Course content is the same as the 1200 hour full time program.

Course information is delivered during the on site sessions at the school and supplemented with take home assignments, research projects and practicum hours during the weeks in between training sessions. Quizzes, exams, presentations and practicums are completed during the training weekends.

Distance/part time training students are welcome to utilize the school facilities and learning aids for study.

Tuition & Supplies (Payment Options Available)

1200 Hour Distance/Part Time (Diploma)
  • Tuition - $5000.00
  • Books - $500.00 + GST
  • Massage table and supply kit (if student doesn't have one) - approximately $625.00
  • Lab fee - $50.00
Association membership - $320.00 (approximately, determined by association as membership and insurance dues are reviewed)


Body Kneads Workshop
    

Body Kneads Students

Upcoming Workshops and Continuing Education - Open to the Community
  • Body Kneads: Saturday, February 2, 2008

  • Hot Stone: Saturday, March 1, 2008

  • Reflexology (three weekend class): March 8 & 9, April 12 & 13, and May 3 & 4, 2008

  • Spa dates (five weekend class): March 29 & 30, April 19 & 20, May 10 & 11, May 31 & June 1, June 14 & 15, 2008

  • Full time 1000 hr - Six months: September 5 2007 - February 29, 2008 January 2008 - June 2008

  • Distance Learning 1000 hours: March 16, 2007 - March 2008

  • Distance Learning 1200 hours: March 29, 2007 - March 2008
Please contact info@AlbertaInstituteOfMassage.com to confirm upcoming dates.



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