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Alberta College of Massage Therapy

#200 – 11402 100 street (second floor), Grande Prairie AB

Possible funding to those who qualify*

  • Alberta Student Aid Program
  • Loans
  • Grants
  • Bursaries
  • Scholarships

Programs

Programs offered at each campus may vary, so be sure to check other campus offerings for the course you are most interested in.

Healthcare, Wellness, Pharma Programs

  • Course Description: The Spa Massage Practitioner program is a prerequisite for entry to the second year Massage Therapy program. The program provides students with the knowledge to provide a safe and ethical one-hour relaxation massage using a variety of Swedish Massage techniques. Students will also be introduced to Case History, Anatomy, Physiology, Medical Terminology and Hydrotherapy. Graduates of the SMP program have the ability to work independently or as an employee at spas, resorts or cruise ships. Upon completion of this program, graduates may obtain associate or student memberships with the associations listed below.

  • Admission Requirements: Spa Massage Practitioner Certificate or Direct Entry – Students who already have training from another institution may be eligible for direct entry into the second year program. Contact us to learn more.

    Course Description: Students learn deep tissue massage, fascia release, facilitated exercises, history taking, orthopaedic assessments and treatment of pathologies of the entire muscular-skeletal system. Students practice in ACMT’s Student Clinic throughout the program. Graduates become Registered Massage Therapists upon joining an association.

  • Course Description: The Spa Massage Practitioner program is a prerequisite for entry to the second year Massage Therapy program. The program provides students with the knowledge to provide a safe and ethical one-hour relaxation massage using a variety of Swedish Massage techniques. Students will also be introduced to Case History, Anatomy, Physiology, Medical Terminology and Hydrotherapy. Graduates of the SMP program have the ability to work independently or as an employee at spas, resorts or cruise ships. Upon completion of this program, graduates may obtain associate or student memberships with the associations listed below.

Grande Prairie Campus

Student and Campus Life

The Alberta College of Massage Therapy student life in Grande Prairie is positive and professional! Grande Prairie is a beautiful city located in northwest Alberta at the southern end of the Peace River County. Students have the opportunity to enjoy the newly renovated art gallery, the Eastlink Community Center and new library.

The campus is located across the street from Safeway and Starbucks on 100th Street. The campus can be found on the second floor. The classroom has plenty of natural light and is fully equipped with a prep station, kitchen, student lounge, resource library, clinic supplies and client reception area. Within a 5 minute drive students can enjoy a wide variety of choices for lunch or shops for supplies, including Mr. Mikes, Tim Hortons and the Prairie Mall Shopping Centre.


*All student funding, whether made available privately or through various government branches, is only approved to those who qualify, by the original source of funding. There are many criteria that each candidate must meet to be approved. Schools can only inform you of what may be available.