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Canadian College of Shiatsu Therapy
 
A division of I.S.I. / Ikenaga Shiatsu International Holdings
142 Lonsdale Avenue, North Vancouver, BC Canada V7M 2E8  / Tel 604-904-4187

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Canadian College of Shiatsu Therapy in Vancouver B.C. Canada
                                       

The Shiatsu Therapist Certificate Course
Original Shiatsu as taught in Japan

Diploma Program

 ■2000-HOUR DIPLOMA

Certificate Courses

  ■CHAIR SHIATSU

  ■SHIATSU THERAPIST

  ■SHIATSU FOUNDATION

  ■INDIVIDUAL COURSES

 Faculty

 ■FACULTY

Course Description & Instructional Schedule
The Shiatsu Therapist Certificate Course is a 5 months, 406.5 hour course in the basic principles and techniques of Shiatsu Therapy which includes Shiatsu Clinical experience and basic knowledge of Anatomy and Physiology. In the first 4 months, classes will be held on in Januaty, May and September*. At the end of month, the student begins clinical experience at school clinic. Upon successful completion of this course students will receive a certificate which is transferable to the 2000-hour Shiatsupractor® Diploma Program. Graduates are eligible to apply to the Canadian Shiatsu Society of BC for membership.

*A work perimit is required to resister the Shitsu thrapist certificate course.

Curriculum
Shiatsu Foundation (153 hours) -Basic Theory and Practice
An introduction to the foundations of Shiatsu Therapy including the following: self-shiatsu for the whole body, 10 and 20 minute chair Shiatsu treatments, the basic full-body treatment (660 points). Basic treatment in the Ouga (side lying or lateral), Fukuga (prone) and Gyoga (supine) positions are taught.
Some of the other topics covered are proper body mechanics (Kata) for the practitioner, Shiatsu Theory, the factual history and development of Shiatsu from its beginning with Tokujiro Namikoshi to present day, and preparation for entrance to School Clinic and Field Work (policies and procedures).
Adequate class time is allowed for students to practice all of the treatments before the final assessment which allows them to begin their practicum in the School Clinic.
Climical Experience (100.5 hours)-Students practice at the CCST treating 50 patients under supervision.
Basic Anatomy & Physiology (153 hours)- A shorter version of  the Anatomy & Physiology course taught in the Diploma Program.

Location
North Vancouver

Program Fees              
★Pre-paid Plan (For international students)
Application Fee*                       $100.00 = Due with Application Form
Tuition Fee                            $3,980.00 = 2weeks prior to starting date
Total                                    $4,080.00

★Instalment Plan (For Canadian citizens and permanent residents)
Application Fee*                       　$100.00 = Due with Application 
Tuition-1st payment                  　$690.00 = 2 weeks prior to starting date
Instalments X 4                        　$690.00 = 4 monthly cheques
Total                                      $3,550.00

Additional Fee**                    $392.00 = 2 weeks prior to starting date (HST inc.)

*Non-Refundable Application Fee. 
**Additional Program Fee is not included in Total Program Fee.
Textbooks must be purchased separately by the student.
All costs are stated in Canadian Funds.
All fees are subject to change without notice.
Should fees increase,students are required to pay the  increased rates.

Please include the following with your appilacation:

  1. Your resume
  2. Proof of high school, college, or university graduation - copy of Diploma and / or Certificate
  3. A letter of recommendation (e.g. from employer or non-family member)
  4. A certificate of health from a medical doctor stating that you are in good health and free from communicable disease. ( Please provide a history of contagious diseases.)
  5. A letter, two pages or less in length, stating why you want to study Shiatsu
  6. A criminal record (local student only)
  7. A $100.00 non-refundable application fee made payable to Canadian College of Shiatsu Therapy Inc. which will be applied to your tuition fees once approved. ( If not approved your application fee will be returned to you)

      Application Form

Annual Time Table 20011/12*

May Term 17 weeks (May 12, 2012 – September 2, 2012)

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
10:00am-1:00pm Shiatsu
Foundation		 Shiatsu
Foundation
2:00pm-5:00pm Basic
Anatomy		 Basic
Physiology


Annual Time Table 20012/13*
January Term 17 weeks (January 8, 2013 – May 5, 2013)
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
10:00am-1:00pm
2:00pm-5:00pm Shiatsu
Foundation		 Shiatsu
Foundation		 Basic
Anatomy		 Basic
Physiology

May Term 17 weeks (May 11, 2013 – September 1, 2013)
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
10:00am-1:00pm Shiatsu
Foundation		 Shiatsu
Foundation
2:00pm-5:00pm Basic
Anatomy		 Basic
Physiology

School Clinic  Schedule  (Throughout the year except for statutory holidays)

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
10:00am- ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
11:30am- ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
2:00pm- ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
3:30pm- ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
5:00pm- ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○

►School Clinic at 6:30 is available in North Vancouver location Monday to Friday