The Chair-Shiatsu Certificate Course
Course Description
The Chair-Shiatsu Certificate Course is delivered for 3.5 weeks to complete (63 hours). The shortest and good way to start with Shiatsu journey or for manual therapists to have as an add-on. Students learn Shiatsu theory, Self-Shiatsu and 10/20-min Chair-Shiatsu treatment. Upon successful completion of this course, students will receive a certificate which is transferable to the 1070-hour Shiatsupractor diploma program.
*This program has been approved by the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) of the Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Training.
Course Schedule
Full Time Student (3.5 weeks)
- May Term 3.5 weeks (May 8, 2023 – May 29, 2023)
- September Term 3.5 weeks (September 4, 2023 – September 25, 2023)
- January Term 3.5 weeks (January 8, 2024 – January 29, 2024)
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:45 – 12:45 | Shiatsu | Shiatsu | |||
| 13:45 – 16:45 | Shiatsu | Shiatsu | |||
| 18:45 – 21:45 |
*All items are subject may change.
Part Time Students (7 weeks)
- September Term 7 weeks (September 4, 2023 – October 20, 2023)
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:45 – 12:45 | |||||
| 13:45 – 16:45 | |||||
| 18:45 – 21:45 | Shiatsu | Shiatsu |
*All items are subject may change.
Curriculum
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
Self-administered Shiatsu teaches the student basic use of the hands, correct pressure application methods and all the basic pressure points. This is good for health-conditioning.
Chair Shiatsu
The students practise 10-min and 20-min Chair Shiatsu Treatment on each others.
Course Fee
Canadian citizens and permanent residents
Application Fee*
$100.00 = Due with Application Form
Tuition Fee
$880.00 = 2 weeks prior to starting date
International Students
Application Fee*
$100.00 = Due with Application Form
Tuition Fee
$1,015.00 = 2 weeks prior to starting date
Additional Fee**
$136.50 = 2 weeks prior to starting date (Tax inc.)
- Uniform, equipment, clinical report file, handout and student record are included in additional fee.
- Textbooks are not included in the additional fee.
- A list of the required textbooks is available upon enrolment.
- As we are approved by the Ministry of Human Resources Development Canada as a certified educational institution, our students may qualify for a tuition tax credit.
-Shiatsu textbook: $50.00+GST (should be purchased at school)
*Non-Refundable Application Fee.
**Additional Fee is not included in Total Program Fee.
Note
Students are required to do homework (Directed by Independent Study of 1.5 hours per class)
Class Size
The Course has a minimum and a maximum student enrolment in order to ensure ample individual instruction when required.
Admissions Policy
Canadian College of Shiatsu Therapy is committed to enrolling students who meet all of our program admission criteria and who are likely to succeed in meeting their education and career goals.
Minimum Requirements
If the applicant fails to meet the minimum admission requirements, neither the School nor the Applicant may waive the requirement that the applicant must be nineteen years of age or older to be accepted into the Canadian College of Shiatsu Therapy.
Step-by-Step Registration Procedures
a) Fill out and submit Application Form with a piece of a government issued ID which includes your date of birth (i.e. drivers licence, passport) to the Admission Office (info@shiatsuvancouver.ca).
b) Submit a $100.00 non-refundable application fee made payable to Canadian College of Shiatsu Therapy Inc. (Available Payment Type: Cash, VISA/Master/Debit, Cheque)
*If your application is not approved, the application fee will be returned to you.
c) Interview (Language Proficiency Assessment) with the Administrator. *If needed (International student only)
d) Read and understand the School Policy and mission statement.
e) The Student and the School’s Representative (Signing Officer) sign the Enrolment Contract.
f) Payment of tuition and additional fee.
