College Courses in Hamilton, Ontario area

Ontario College of Health & Technology:
Ontario College of Health & Technology is a private college in Stoney Creek, ON, just east of Hamilton on the south shore of western Lake Ontario. We offer career training certification / diploma programs in specialized areas including Primary Care Paramedic and Massage Therapy. Ontario College of Health & Technology is registered with the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities. We are also registered as a private career college under the Private Career Colleges Act, 2005. The college strives to learn what it is that students really want and need, to deliver it consistently and then, make it even better. The focus is to provide quality private education in an exceptional school environment.

Career Training Certification / Diploma Programs:


Primary Care Paramedic Program:
This is a full time program completed in 16 months. Primary Care Paramedics administer pre-hospital emergency medical care to patients with injuries or medical illnesses and transport them to hospitals or other medical facilities for further medical care. They are employed by private ambulance services, hospitals, fire departments, government departments and agencies, manufacturing firms, mining companies and other private sector establishments.

Advanced Standing Massage Therapy Program:
The practice of massage therapy is the assessment of the soft tissue and joints of the body and the treatment and prevention of physical dysfunction and pain of the soft tissue and joints, by manipulation to develop, maintain, rehabilitate or augment physical function or relieve pain. (Massage Therapy Act, 1991).

The Advanced Standing Massage Therapy Program is an intensive version of the Full-Time Massage Therapy program. Prior education in the areas of anatomy, physiology, pathology, orthopedic assessment, nutrition and remedial exercise, is essential, as these topics are incorporated and included on MCQ and OSCE testing but not formally taught. Focus is on the following topics: CMTO regulatory requirements, ethical and professional practice, legislation governing the profession, introductory concepts of massage therapy, introductory and advanced massage techniques, hydrotherapy, and the outcome-
based massage therapy treatment framework based on common injures, impairments, and conditions.

26 classes starting in September, conducted from 9:00am – 5:00pm in 9 weekend modules (Friday, Saturday and Sunday) and 350 hours in our Student Massage Clinic.
Completion of an on-site Entrance Exam is required before beginning this program.

Massage Therapy Program:
The practice of massage therapy is the assessment of the soft tissue and joints of the body and the treatment and prevention of physical dysfunction and pain of the soft tissue and joints, by manipulation to develop, maintain, rehabilitate or augment physical function or relieve pain (Massage Therapy Act, 1991). This is a full-time program completed in 20 months.

Massage Therapy Accelerated Program:
The accelerated massage therapy program is a 3-semester program designed for students with a kinesiology degree and a proficiency in musculoskeletal anatomy, biomechanics and rehabilitative exercises.