2200 HOUR FULL-TIME ADVANCED DIPLOMA PROGRAM

Prerequisite 1000 Hour Program. (This program is 1200 hours and combined with the 1000 hr. prerequisite, provides the graduate with a Diploma recognition of 2200 hours)

Program Start Dates:
September of each year

Program Overview
Progressive topics further to a 1000-hour equivalency program:

• Arthrology, pathologies, dermatomes, gait analysis, advanced assessment, advanced hydrotherapy, advanced treatment of conditions, advanced trigger point, business/communications, nerve pathways, joint mobilizations, advanced myofascial release, neuromuscular therapy, sports massage-level II, medications and massage
• Introduction of complementary modalities; craniosacral, manual lymphatic drainage, nutrition
• Cadaver Lab Session, Involvement in out practicums to network in the community, invest in the community and refine skills
• True Colors (a model of personality identification) 

Regular classroom hours for the full-time program are Tuesday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Clinical practicum hours are scheduled Fridays, evenings and weekends on a rotational basis. Practicum schedules are posted after the first month of class.

Tuition & Supplies (Payment Options Available)
2200 Hour Full-Time Pricing

• Tuition - $8650
• Books - $580 Inc. GST
• Lab fee - $140
• Linen Kit (If student does not have one) – $130
• Massage Chair (If student does not have one) – $300 approximately, depending where student purchases  
• Association membership - $320 (approximately, determined by association as membership and insurance dues are reviewed)

Who Should Consider Taking the 2200 Hour Diploma 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 2200-hour Diploma program is 1200 hours of additional education building upon the 1000 hours of training in the Certificate program, crediting the therapist with a solid 2200-hour education.

**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 2200-hour Advanced Diploma Program.