Manual Manipulative Therapy Program

Post-Diploma Program

 
 

Become a Manual Manipulative Therapist

Massage therapy targets the overall reduction of hypertonicity in the entire muscle. It is a generalized treatment that addresses the dysfunction of the musculature.

Manual therapy incorporates several directed techniques including tractional mobilization to precisely pinpoint the dysfunction of its clients.

Throughout this program, students will become a master of manual therapy to impact the lives of their clients in a greater way through gaining the expertise and practical skills from industry leaders who have been in the field for over 30 years.

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Modular Learning

The entire Manual Manipulative Therapy Diploma program will be delivered in 18 modules and 12 self-directed online courses over four years. These modules will be delivered in the following structure for each module:

  • Theory reading assignment with workbook

  • Supporting videos

  • Online presentation

  • Theoretical exam (75% or higher required to pass)

  • On-campus practical workshop

  • Consultation, assessment and treatment in the campus clinic

  • Documentation of five treatments

  • Recorded Practical Submissions

These modules are self-contained and do not need to be taken in any corresponding order. For example, someone may choose to take all the modules offered in any given year or only enroll in two or three per year, depending on their finances and schedule.

Below is the list of the modules to be completed in order to obtain the Manual Manipulative Therapy Diploma.

  • Ankle and Foot

  • Cervical

  • Coxa

  • Cranial

  • Elbow, Wrist and Hand

  • Fascia

  • Knee

  • Lymphatic

  • Pelvis

  • Pregnant Pelvis

  • Ribs

  • Sacrum

  • Shoulder

  • Spine

  • Thermal Therapy

  • TMJ

  • Viscera


Hybrid Delivery

Students will have access to an online Learning Management System that holds all of the theoretical content they need to study. Here they will access the content for the self-directed online courses as well as the theoretical components of the modules.

Below is a list of the self-directed online courses that will be pre-requistes to many of the modules.

Self-Directed Online Courses

  • Articulations & Articulatory Diseases

  • Digestive System & Digestive Disorders

  • Documentation & Consultation

  • Fascia

  • Introduction to Manipulative Therapy

  • Lymphatic System

  • Mental Health Disorders

  • Muscles & Fibrosis

  • Neurophysiology

  • Skeletal Diseases

  • Pharmaceuticals

  • Reproductive System




Examination

There will be a combination of examination formats throughout the diploma program.

Online Theoretical Examinations

All theory examinations will occur online through our online examination software. These will be virtually proctored through Microsoft Teams during specific test writing times. Students will sign up for the time they'd like to write and attend on that date.

Recorded Practical Submissions

Once the learning is complete, students will be instructed to submit a recording of their assessment and treatment for that module. These will be reviewed by the instructor.

Academic Accommodations

There are a number of examination formats that can be put in place should a student require academic accommodation for learning disabilities, neurodiversity or anxiety. Simply discuss with student services to find the format that will best suit your needs.

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Clinical Requirement

Once you have completed a module of study, you will be required to attend the Manual Manipulative Therapy Clinic with clients that you are then treating for dysfunctions pertaining to that module of study.

During these clinics, you will be observed by the instructor where you can ask any questions pertaining to the dysfunction, assessment or treatment. If required, your techniques can be perfected under the observation and support of your instructor.

Yu will be required to apply the skills you have learned to a minimum of five clients and submit a case study on those clients. Once you have submitted that case study, you will be eligible to sit the exam and complete the module.

The dates of these clinics and booking capability will be made available on our website, wellingtoncollege.com/mmt.

Course Fees

Monthly Subscription

If you would like to complete the Manual Manipulative Therapy Diploma, you can pay a monthly subscription to cover the cost of each module. This monthly subscription fee is $375.

This monthly subscription will cap at the total cost of the program, which is $18,000. Once the program is paid for, you can continue taking the modules until you complete all of them. This means that you do not have to take every module offered every year. You may choose to pay off the program first and complete all the modules over a number of years.

Monthly subscribers get access to a hefty module discount as well as resources and proximity to the instructors that are not offered in the pay-as-you-go option.

Payment Options

Depending on your financial availability and the delivery you wish to take, there are two options for payment.

Monthly Subscription $375/month for 48 months

Pay-As-You-Go $1500/module and $150/pre-requisite self-directed online course.

Schedule

Cervical | Sept 13, 20, 29-30 2023

Cranial | Nov 1, 8, 16-17 2023

TMJ | Jan 3, 10, 19-20 2024

Shoulder | Mar 6, 13, 22-23 2024

Elbow, Wrist & Hand | May 1, 8, 17-18 2024

Fascia | Sept 2024

Pelvis | Nov 2024

Sacrum | Jan 2025

Spine | Mar 2025

Ribs | May 2025

Visceral Mobilization | Sept 2025

Coxa | Nov 2025

Knee | Jan 2026

Ankle & Foot | May 2026

Lymphatic | Sept 2026

Thermal Therapy | Nov 2026

Pregnant Pelvis | Mar 2027

Grad | June 11, 2027