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In this course you will learn the origin, insertion, actions of 71 muscles in the human body. The course focuses on the more superficial muscles of the body.Registration in this course is restricted to students admitted to the Diploma in Registered Massage Therapy.

You will continue your studies in human physiology as the Anatomy and Physiology series continues. Systems studied include the nervous, endocrine, respiratory, circulatory, digestive and urinary systems. At the end of this course you will be able to describe the general physiology of the above body...

You will be scheduled either in-house or at outreach locations to provide student massage directly to members of the general public. Under the supervision of a qualified Registered Massage Therapist you will work one on one with ‘clients’ to provide general relaxation massage sessions.Registration...

Held off campus in a private dissection laboratory you will have an opportunity to view the gross anatomy of the human body and look at pro-sectioned regions of a cadaver. You will be able to view in depth the connective tissues of the body including muscles, joints, tendons, and fascia; and observe...

You are introduced to additional manual skills such as trigger point therapy, neuromuscular techniques and myofascial release. You will spend a considerable amount of time practicing, and integrating these new skills into a massage session. At the end of this course you would be able to describe and...

This class will explore the deeper muscles of the hands, feet and back, as well as the muscles of facial expression and mastication. Using various anatomical models and with specific palpation exercises you will be able to locate and identify these structures on the body. At the end of this course...

Pathology describes the disease process; what happens when normal physiology is disrupted. This course will discuss topics such as signs and symptoms of inflammation, the immune response and fluid disorders. At the end of this course you will have a better understanding of how the body is able to...

This course introduces you to the causes and development of diseases of the musculoskeletal system. You will study in depth the causes, symptoms and progression of conditions such as bone fractures, ligament sprains, muscular strains, tendinopathies, bursitis etc. At the end of this course you will...

Communication skills, developing professional boundaries, examining sources of inner conflict and the importance of confidentiality are topics that you will discuss and explore. At the end of this course you will appreciate the attitudes, beliefs and skill set needed to develop and maintain a...

Manual muscle testing, stretching, strengthening, ergonomic evaluation and rehabilitation planning are core topics discussed and practiced in this course. With carefully selected case studies you will challenge your critical thinking and clinical reasoning skills as you work to develop a...