1000 Hour Massage Therapy Certificate Program (First Year)

1000 Hour Massage Therapy Certificate Program (First Year)

Program Start Dates: 
September & January of each year 

Program Overview 

At AIM, we believe strongly in preparing our graduates of the 1000 hour Certificate Program with a strong education base that goes far beyond relaxation training.

• Anatomy & Physiology - all of the body systems are included with more emphasis being placed in the skeletal, muscular, nervous, and circulatory systems.
• Massage Practical - basic relaxation massage to the full body, progressing to studies in trigger point therapy, assessment, injury care, treatment for specific conditions, PNF stretching, sports massage - level 1, business for the massage therapist and other related studies.

Supplementary classes included in the tuition are: CPR, First Aid, Assessment, Sports Massage level 1, Student Clinic and a facilitated cadaver lab session at the University of Calgary Medical School. 

Regular classroom hours for the full time program are Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.  Fridays are flex days.  Clinical practicum hours and supplementary classes are scheduled evenings and weekends. Practicum schedules are posted after the first month of class. 

Tuition & Supplies (Payment Options Available) 

1000 Hour Full Time Pricing

• Tuition - $8250.00
• Textbooks - $765 
• Lab Fee - $70.00
• Linen Kit - $130.00
• Massage Chair - $300.00
• Association Membership - $300.00 (approximately, determined by association as membership and insurance dues are reviewed)