Build on your Basic Massage foundation with the clinical techniques that set therapeutic practitioners apart — deep tissue assessment, corrective treatment, and hands-on practicum across 1288 hours of instruction.
The Advanced Massage Diploma: Clinical Assessment and Correction Specialization is designed for students to provide therapeutic (corrective) treatments for their clients. At MCG Career College, we believe that this area of training has been substandard in the industry for many years — resulting in graduates who apply relaxation techniques to therapeutic problems.
This second-year course teaches proper assessment and correction techniques used specifically for therapeutic applications. All concepts from the Basic Relaxation Massage Therapy Diploma are reinforced and expanded upon, with the emphasis now on assessment and corrective techniques for acute and chronic pain found in the soft tissues and associated structures of the body.
This diploma is 1288 hours and takes place over 10 months, following the same format and requirements as the Basic Relaxation Massage Therapy Diploma over a longer time period. Completion of both diplomas provides graduates with 2296 hours of instruction.
The program is recognized and licensed by Alberta Advanced Education, and government funding may be available to eligible students.
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Advanced Therapeutic graduates pursue clinical and specialized roles — from sports rehabilitation and occupational health to independent practice ownership.
Therapeutic massage therapists command higher wages than relaxation-only practitioners — clinical assessment skills are in demand across Alberta's growing healthcare sector.
A modular-based curriculum delivery approach presents a flexible and adaptable educational framework, catering to individual learning needs and enhancing student engagement through relevant, hands-on content. By allowing sequential advancement, it ensures a solid foundation, efficient resource utilization, and increased accessibility — particularly in remote learning environments.
With an emphasis on critical thinking, problem-solving, and self-directed learning, modular-based curricula prepare students for the challenges of a rapidly changing world, while fostering consistency and standardization on a global scale.
Blended — Virtual classes combined with on-site practicum and workshops. Study from anywhere in Alberta while completing hands-on requirements at MCG’s partner facilities.
1,288 hours of advanced clinical training across four focused groups — from orthopaedic assessment and pathology to pharmacology, therapeutic strategies, and hands-on practicum.
All applicants must meet with an MCG Career College Admissions team representative before enrolling. We offer both standard and mature admission pathways.
Advanced Massage requires completion of the Basic Relaxation Massage Therapy Diploma. Together, the two programs deliver 2296 hours of instruction — the most comprehensive massage therapy education in Canada.
View Basic Relaxation Massage TherapyWhat the combined path gives you
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