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Everything you need to know to start your journey — prerequisites, tuition, and answers to your most common questions.
Starting your journey into our 2-year (22-month) RMT Diploma Program at OV College in Vernon, BC is more straightforward than you might think. We're excited you're considering this rewarding career.
Must be completed in English. Any one of the following satisfies the requirement:
No science background? No problem. You can complete our Human Science Preparation Course before starting the program. It's encouraged but not mandatory, and exclusive to OV College applicants.
This 2-day weekend workshop is designed for applicants and prospective applicants. It introduces participants to the practical and professional aspects of massage, with plenty of hands-on experience.
Completion is a prerequisite for entry into the RMT program. Cost: $342 (includes tax) + 1 set of sheets used throughout your education.
Workshops run every January, April, June, August, and October. Contact us for the next available dates.
Register for Workshop →Fees in effect at time of publication. OV College reserves the right to revise fees without notice. Students are eligible for national and provincial student loans.
Approximately $4,585 for both years (assuming everything purchased new). Used books from graduates can significantly reduce this cost. Most textbooks are available on our online bookstore at lb.ca/ovcmt.
Tuition may be paid in three ways per year. The first payment is due one week before classes begin. All accounts must be paid up to date before proceeding to the next semester, receiving transcripts, and graduation.
Common Questions
Below are the most commonly asked questions. Can't find your answer? Get in touch and we'll help you out.
Our program is two years (22 months). Upon graduation, you are eligible to write the CCHPBC board exams to become a Registered Massage Therapist. The diploma can also be applied toward a Bachelor of Health Science degree at TRU.
Yes — the sooner the better! As long as all prerequisites are completed before your start date, you are encouraged to apply early. Spaces fill up fast and early applicants get priority.
Yes. OV College is in full compliance with CCHPBC, CMTCA, and PTIRU curriculum and accreditation requirements. We were the first school in Canada to receive designation under the CMTCA national accreditation standards — with a perfect 100% score.
Yes. StudentAid BC provides eligible students with loans, grants, bursaries, and scholarships. Students may also be eligible for Employment Insurance funding programs. Visit studentaidbc.ca to apply.
Absolutely. Call us at 250-558-3718 to set up a visit. We'd love to give you a tour, let you drop into classes, answer your questions, and set up a complimentary massage in the student clinic. You can even sign up as a Student-for-a-Day.
The program is a full-time, heavy load. Classes run 8:30 am to 4:00 pm Monday–Friday. You should expect approximately 3 hours of homework per day. Student clinic runs 18 weeks in Year 1 Term 2, with one 4-hour evening or weekend shift per week, plus a couple of shadow shifts in Term 1. Year 2 includes outreach practicum 1–2 days per week.
We don't recommend working during Terms 1 and 2 especially — Year 1 is intense. By Term 3 it may be manageable depending on how you're doing academically, and Year 2 tends to be more realistic for balancing work and school. The break between Year 1 and Year 2 is longer specifically to allow students to rest or earn funds before continuing.
Yes. Clinical practicum includes both on-site and off-site locations — such as care homes, workplaces, sport and community events. Students are responsible for their own transportation. Locations are generally in the Vernon or Kelowna area.
Many students share accommodation — with the added benefit of a built-in study partner! Average rental rates: 1-bedroom $1,100–$1,600/mo, 2-bedroom $1,500–$2,400/mo, 3-4 bedroom $1,750+/mo. See our Student Life page for accommodation listings.
We have two intakes each year — January and September. You can apply for either intake, and applying early is strongly encouraged as spaces are limited.
