Many Okanagan residents are finding themselves in need of a career change, especially since the Covid pandemic. This is also a time when high school graduates are making decisions that will lead them toward their future career.
First College offers a two-year Registered Massage Therapy (RMT) Diploma Program, and it is the only nationally-accredited program offered in Kelowna. This allows students to stay local for their education. Employment of RMTs continues to grow, as there is an increased demand for manual therapies in the health care industry. It is a lucrative career, with the hourly rate of an RMT in BC being up to $110 per hour.
Current RMT program students at First College
This newly-established RMT Program at First College is accredited through the Canadian Massage Therapy Council for Accreditation (CMTCA). This recognition means that the program has met quality assurance standards for delivering a high-level of massage therapy education. To assist with their education, students are able to apply for Student Loans through StudentAidBC.
If you are interested or want more information about the RMT program at First College, you are encouraged to join a two-day Introduction to Massage Therapy workshop that gives an overview of the program and of the industry in BC. Participants will also be shown basic massage therapy techniques and will have the opportunity to do hands-on practice. The next Introduction to Massage Therapy workshop will be held at First College on June 11 and 12, 2021.
If you would like more information about the RMT program, the Introduction to Massage Therapy workshop, or any of the other programs offered by First College, please contact at (778) 478-6611
Practicing at Student Massage Clinic