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)

• January Term 3.5 weeks (January 8, 2024 – January 29, 2024)
• May Term 3.5 weeks (May 6, 2024 – May 27, 2024)
• September Term 3.5 weeks (September 2, 2024 – September 23, 2024)

*All items are subject to change.

Part Time Students (7 weeks)

• September Term 7 weeks (September 2, 2024 – October 17, 2024)

*All items are subject to 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.

• Student Enrolment Policy
• Language Proficiency Assessment Policy
• Withdrawal Policy
• Extension Policy

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

$1,200.00 = 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.

-Shiatsu textbook: $50.00+GST (should be purchased at school)

• 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.

*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.

• Tuition and Fee Refund Policy
• Grading, Academic Standing and School Operation Policies
• Sexual Misconduct Policy
• Dispute Resolution Policy