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"I like the feeling of this school, small and personal..."

 

- OVCMT Student, Class of 2003

 

 

 

Okanagan Valley College of Massage Therapy Ltd

200, 3400 - 30th Avenue,
Vernon, B.C.  Canada
V1T 2E2

Phone: 1-250-558-3718
Toll Free: 1-800-701-8863
Fax: 1-250-558-3748

info@ovcmt.com



Admissions

Program Intake Dates

September Start

  • Year 1 and 2 - September 8, 2009
  • Year 3 – August 17, 2009

Classes run Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm (one hour lunch break and a short break between each class). There is a one-week break in November and March. Christmas and statutory holidays coincide with the public school system.

January Start

  • Year 1 - January 4, 2010

Classes are held Monday to Friday, 2:30 pm to 9:15 pm, then switching to regular day-time class hours mid-June through until the end of August or beginning of September. Statutory holidays coincide with the public school system.

Application Procedure & Admission

The Application: If you are in the process of completing the prerequisites, and they will be completed prior to our start date, you are welcome to apply. It is possible to receive an acceptance conditional upon completion of the prerequisites.

Application Fee: Applicants are required to submit a non-refundable $125.00 application fee with their application.

The Interview: The college directors will review and evaluate each application for admission without discrimination regarding age, sex, race, creed, religion or marital status. An interview will be arranged to evaluate character, aptitude, motivation, and qualifications including literacy. During the interview, you will be given an opportunity to ask questions about the college and the program.

Securing Your Seat: Once accepted, the student will be required to submit a supply deposit. We reserve the right to request up to $600.00. This deposit will be applied towards the student's purchases of any textbooks bought through the college. Any unused portion of the deposit will be refunded.

Introductory Workshop: The Introductory Workshop is designed for applicants and potential applicants to the Okanagan Valley College of Massage Therapy's one year Spa Practitioner Certificate curriculum, the three year Rehabilitative Health Professional Program (RMT program), or for applicants planning to attend the programs available at the two other professional massage therapy colleges in B.C.

The content of the Introductory Workshop focuses on an introduction to the practical and professional aspects of the variety of options within the 3-year program available at OVCMT. It is an opportunity for hands-on experience intended to support the applicant in his/her decision making process when considering education for a "practically based" career. It is also an opportunity for applicants to meet potential classmates. The workshop is a two-day weekend event, from 9:00a.m. - 4:30p.m. both Saturday and Sunday. The cost of this workshop is $250.00.

Student Orientation is held on the first day of class. Policies and procedures manual, texts, class and school schedules and the student contract are issued at this time. It is the personal responsibility of each student to read and understand the policies and procedures manual prior to signing his/her contract. If you wish to review the Policy and Procedure manual prior to attending you may ask at the administration office.

Provincial Requirements - Registered Massage Therapist

The minimum requirements for registration in the province of BC are graduation from a 3000-hour curriculum and a passing grade (70%) on the provincial Board Exams.

Graduation from the Okanagan Valley College of Massage Therapy Ltd Three Year Rehab/Medical Massage Program will entitle the student to write the Board Exams necessary for registration with the College of Massage Therapists of BC.

Tuition

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Financial Aid

Financial assistance may be available to students who meet the eligibility requirements of the Student Loan Program.

International Students

OVCMT welcomes non-Canadian applicants. Click here to find out more!

 

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