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Frequently Asked Questions
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Is Massage Therapy a regulated health care profession in Ontario and Nova Scotia?
Massage Therapy is a regulated
health care profession in Ontario. This means that graduates who are
planning to live and work in Ontario are eligible to apply to the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario (CMTO) to write
provincial certification examinations in order to practice in Ontario.
Massage Therapy is not provincially regulated in Nova Scotia or New Brunswick at this time.
Students may practice as professional massage therapist in these provinces upon graduation.
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ICT Schools are
accredited. Why is this important for me?
Accreditation is the
process through which a school voluntarily offers to be evaluated according
to the high standards of an external accrediting authority. Accreditation
is an important indication of a school’s willingness to go that extra mile
for its students by choosing to establish and maintain quality business practices and high academic standards that are set
and regulated by a respected external accrediting agency. Prospective
students should not confuse provincial regulation with accreditation.
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What is the ICT Learning Method (SCIL) and why is it better?
Exclusive to ICT
Schools, Student Centered Interactive Learning (SCIL), combines the best in traditional education with the latest developments in
adult learning methods and the specific needs of complementary health care
education. At ICT Schools we have directly addressed the need to provide a
method of developing the problem-solving and critical thinking skills so
crucial to the success of a health care practitioner.
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What is the length of the Massage Therapy program?
For students
registered in the Regular Program, classes are held from September to May
for both years of study. For students registered in the Fast- Track Program,
classes are held from January to July in their first year and September to
May in their second year of study.
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Do you offer bursaries and scholarships?
Yes. ICT Bursaries
are designed to provide financial assistance to deserving full-time
students. Eligibility to apply for a bursary is based on a demonstration of
financial need together with a strong commitment to and enthusiasm for the
massage therapy program, without an emphasis on academic standing. ICT Scholarships
honour students who have demonstrated academic excellence as well as
leadership and community service.
Scholarships are awarded to full-time
students at the beginning of each academic year according to availability.
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What are the minimum admission requirements?
Applicants must be high school graduates. A candidate who does not fulfill this minimum admission requirement, but is 18 years of age or older (if applying to Kikkawa College) or 19 years of age or older (if applying to Northumberland College) or 21 years of age or older (if applying to ICT Schools (Moncton))as of the first day of classes may apply as a mature student. A copy of proof of age must be submitted with the application. Candidates who apply as mature students will be required to pass an adult literacy test.
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Where do I get an Application?
Download an
application from the ICT Schools Web Site; request an application from
Admissions by e-mail, request an application by mail, or pick one up in
person at you nearest ICT School location.
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Do you accept transfer of credit from other institutions?
Candidates are
welcome to apply for a transfer of credit. For students who wish to
transfer from another school to an ICT School, we recommend that you make
application between the first and second year of study. Applicants
requesting a transfer of educational credit must include, along with their
application, an official transcript and course outlines.
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Can I apply as a mature student?
Yes. A mature student is defined as an applicant who does not fulfill the minimal admission requirements but is 18 years of age or older (if applying to Kikkawa College) or 19 years of age or older (if applying to Northumberland College) or 21 years of age or older (if applying to ICT Schools (Moncton). A copy of proof of age must be submitted with the application. Candidates who apply as mature students will be required to pass an adult literacy test.
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Do
you offer part-time studies?
Part-time students
may register in programs starting in either September or January. Part-time
students take courses along with full-time students. There is no separate
program schedule for part-time students. During the application process you
will meet with the Admissions Officer to review a typical schedule of
courses and to make your course choices.
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Do you accept transfer of credit from other institutions?
Candidates are
welcome to apply for a transfer of credit. For students who wish to
transfer from another school to an ICT School, we recommend that you make
application between the first and second year of study. Applicants
requesting a transfer of educational credit must include, along with their
application, an official transcript and course outlines.
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Do you offer housing assistance?
Yes. Although ICT
schools do not provide residence housing, we provide our students with a
registry of available housing in the community. Many of the locations listed
are used by our students year after year.
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What is the Preadmission Course?
ICT Schools offers two options for those who wish to enroll in the Preadmission Course or are required to enroll as a condition of their acceptance. The Preadmission Course may be completed via correspondence or a combination of both home study and in class session.
Please speak to your Admissions Officer to find out more.
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Are all applicants required to take the Preadmission Course?
No, ICT Schools
believes that it is not necessary for all applicants to take the Preadmission
Course before registering into the program. The Preadmission Course is for those applicants whose educational background warrants the additional
academic preparation. For students who possess a strong academic history, we
do not require the Preadmission Course, as this would mean the student
incurring unnecessary additional costs.
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What student services are available to me as an ICT student?
All ICT Student
Services are available to ICT students at no extra cost. Services available
include, Personal Counseling, Career Counseling, The
Learning Resource Centre, tutoring and academic support services, and
Provincial Examination Preparation, Student Association, Health and Wellness
Focus.
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ICT Schools' offer
tutorial support, at no additional cost, to students. Tutorial
services range from one-on-one sessions to group
sessions for students in key courses, peer tutoring and student involvement
with the Evaluations and Promotions Committee, who work with students in
addressing individual needs. Ongoing support workshops are offered to help
students with, among other things, study skills and test taking skills.
Personal counseling is available to assist students with the emotional
strains of adult education. Each year at the Toronto campus, a Provincial
certification exam preparation course is available to graduates.
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No, unlike many
schools, ICT Schools offers students a rich variety of tutorial assistance
and student support services at no additional cost.
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Is there a Student Association at ICT Schools?
Yes. The College
administration works closely with the Student Association in helping to
maintain good communications with the student body. The Student Association
provides a means of leadership development and serves the interests of
students in a many significant ways.
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Can I work part-time while I am in school?
The Massage Therapy
Program is rigorous. Most students are not able
to take on part-time work as full-time students in the program. Students
with good time management and study skills, good health, limited family
responsibilities and good marks are more inclined to be able to take on some
part-time work.
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What are my employment options as a professional massage therapist?
Private Practice,
Sports Massage Therapist, Physiotherapy and Chiropractic Clinics,
Multidisciplinary Clinics, Hospitals, Rehabilitation Centres, Spas, Resorts,
Cruise Ships, Corporations, to mention a few.
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Can I practice in other parts of Canada and the United States once I have
graduated?
Ontario, British
Columbia, and Newfoundland/Labrador are regulated provinces. In order to
work in these provinces graduates must write provincial certification
examinations. All other provinces in Canada are unregulated and a massage
therapist may work freely in these provinces. In the United States many states regulate massage and have a certification
processes in place. Not all states in the United States are
regulated. Students should inquire on a state by state basis.
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Does the school provide assistance to students seeking employment after
graduation?
As an ICT graduate, you
will receive periodic newsletters, surveys, notice of ICT continuing
education opportunities, invitations to special lectures and work-shops, and
preferred registration and discounts on school-sponsored events. You may
also access our Employment Registry, Learning Resource Centre, and Career
Counseling Services. We offer you the continuing support you need throughout
your practice.
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