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The Spa- Shiatsu Certificate Course
To be A Spa-Shiatsu Therapist & for the entrance to Shiatsupractor status
The Next Course is starting from September 2010

Course Description
This certificate course offers the advantage of Shiatsu Therapy and a collection of alternative modalities popular in today’s spas. This program will open up the world of relaxation therapy to the student, presenting opportunities for employment in a Spa setting. The Shiatsu Foundation class and practicum from this Course are transferable to our 2200-hour Shiatsupractor Diploma Program.

Instructional Schedule
The Spa-Shiatsu Certificate Course is a 1-year, 853-hour course which starts in September. Classes in the first semester are on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. In the Second Semester, classes are held on Saturdays. Clinical Experience is gained by working in the School Clinic which is open 7 days a week. Field Work is scheduled for community events as they are arranged. This schedule has been arranged to allow students who work to further their education at the same time.

Class Schedules
 ♦Class Room Study ( Instructed Study)
   Tuesdays and Wednesdays : 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
   Saturdays : 9:45 am-12:45 pm & 1:45 pm- 4:45 pm
 ♦Clinical Experience (School Clinic)
   Throughout the year except for statutory holidays : 10:00 am, 11:30 am, 2:00 pm, 3:30 pm & 5:00 pm
   (Also 6:30 pm two days a week)
 ♦Students are expected to do homework (Directed Independent Study)


Optional Studies
Students may take an option to study more subjects, which are offered as individually, at the same time. For more information, see our Individual Course information.

Curriculum
Shiatsu Foundation (153 hours)
Basic Theory - Basic shiatsu concepts are studied including such subjects as Characteristics of Shiatsu, Shiatsu and Physiological  Functions, Operations of the Hands and Fingers, Kinds of Pressure Application, and Contraindications to Shiatsu.
Self Shiatsu - Learning self-administered shiatsu teaches the student basic use of the hands, correct selection of pressure application methods and all the basic pressure points. Practicing self-shiatsu can be part of a preventative and health-conditioning program.
Chair Shiatsu - In this segment, the student learns and practices a 10-minute chair shiatsu treatment as well as a 20-minute chair shiatsu treatment.
Whole body Treatment - The basic full-body treatment, which takes 75 to 90 minutes to complete, and includes up to 660 points, is learned and practiced. The full-body treatment is taught in stages, gradually increasing the duration of time until the complete treatment is mastered.
Reflexology (45 hours)
Learn the basics of Reflexology. You will learn all the foot reflexes for relaxation and to assist a person in regaining and maintaining health.
Swedish Massage(99 hours)
Learn history of Aromatherapy Theory. Basic techniques of Aromatherapy Massage and Facial Massage will be covered.
Thai Massage (72 hours)
Learn the basics of Thai style massage.
Basic Anatomy (45hours)
A shorter version of the Anatomy course taught in the Diploma Program.
Basic Physiology (45hours)

A shorter version of the Physiology course taught in the Diploma Program.
School Clinic & Field work (385 hours)
Students work at the CCST and at public events treating patients under supervision. They develop skills in taking medical history, treatment planning and Shiatsu techniques. (Prerequisites: the completion of the Shiatsu Foundation course and passing grade in clinic entrance written examination and assessment of the full-body treatment)
                                                                                         CPR & First Aid (9 hours)

The students learn and receive basic emergency first aid. A certificate of completion is issued by the Canadian Red Cross.

Program Fee
   Total Program Fee
***  $ 5,895.00  (Packaged Price)
Pre-paid Plan
   Application Fee*           $    100.00 =Due with Application Form
   Tuition Fee                   $ 5,795.00  =2 weeks prior the starting date
Installment Plan
   Application Fee*           $    100.00 =Due with Application Form
   Tuition-1st payment      $     350.00  =2 weeks prior the starting date
   Installments x 11          $     495.00  =11 monthly cheques 
Additional Fee **             $     627.20 =Due at start of program (HST inc.)

Textbooks, Supplies and Liability Insurance must be purchased separately by the student.
Liability Insurance is required for the student to begin Clinical Experience.
A list of the required textbooks is available upon enrolment.
*Non-Refundable Application Fee.
  International students are required to pay $200.00 for Application Fee.
**Additional Program Fee is not included in Total Program Fee.
***It would cost $6,045.00 if you took each subject individually (Save$150).
    International students are required to pay $5,995.00 for Total Program Fee.
All costs are stated in Canadian Funds.

Co-op Bursary Plan™
Our students may be offered the Co-op Bursary Plan™ after the completion of  School Clinic. Please, call for details!

All items are subject to change


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