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Mission & Objectives | Faculty
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The Okanagan Valley College
of Massage Therapy (OVCMT) was established
in 1994 and is accredited by both the College of Massage Therapists
of BC and the
Private Career Training Institutions Agency. OVCMT provides
an opportunity to develop professional massage therapy skills
at an international level.
The college is located on the second floor of
a two story downtown commercial building. The local shops
and surrounding hills provide the view from the tall windows.
The 13,500 square foot facility has three main
areas:
The administration area holds the main
reception, staff and administration offices, staff room
and the Anita Patrick Memorial library for staff and students.
The student centre has two large practical
classrooms and one academic classroom, as well as a consultation
room, photocopy room, locker area and study room with computers.
The computers have a fast Internet connection and are available
to students for research. There is also a student lounge,
a relaxed and interactive setting that includes a kitchen
and eating area.
The practicum area consists of ten
dry treatment rooms and two wet treatment rooms.
OVCMT is committed to creating and maintaining
the highest possible standards of education in professional
massage therapy, and education in relaxation massage and
spa modalities. We provide a dynamic, positive, safe and
supportive environment where students can develop the knowledge,
skills and attitudes essential to becoming Registered Massage
Therapists or spa practitioners. The curriculum will emphasize
the integration of academic content, practical skills and
application with the art and ethics of professionalism.
OVCMT respects the individuality and personal resources of all staff and students and is committed to creating a process that reflects this in all school activities.
OVCMT recognizes our responsibilities as
a resource, promoter of research, a mentor to future therapists
and spa practitioners; a high profile representative of
the massage profession to other health care professionals
and the general public, and as an advocate within the Massage
Therapy and Spa communities.
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