Shiatsu School of Canada & SSC Acupuncture Institute

A career in the complementary healthcare field can be an exciting and rewarding pursuit. Since its start in 1986, the Shiatsu School of Canada has been training students in shiatsu therapy and has expanded to include a full traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and acupuncture program as well. The school now offers diploma programs in shiatsu therapy, acupuncture, Chinese medicinal herbs, traditional Chinese medicine practitioner and Doctor of TCM as well as continuing education and general interest courses.

Diploma Programs

• Shiatsu Therapy
  2200 hours of training in this diploma program prepares students for a rewarding and successful career as a shiatsu therapist. Students are exposed to extensive clinic experience in this program as well as both Eastern and Western approaches to health and well-being. The Shiatsu School of Canada Inc. is registered and approved as a Private Career College under the Private Career Colleges Act which allows students in Ontario to apply for OSAP. Part-time and full-time options. NEW EARLY START option available.
  
  
• Acupuncture
  1900 hours of training prepares students to be skilled acupuncturists or for further studies. Offered part-time (evenings and weekends), this program is completed in 3 years. Rolling start dates and accelerated programs are possible. NEW FULL TIME September start option also available as well as extensive advanced standing and reduced tuition for RMTs and other healthcare professionals.
  
  
• Chinese Medicinal Herbs
  1980 hours of hands-on and theoretical training is offered part-time (evenings and weekends) and is completed in just over 3 years. Rolling start dates and accelerated programs are possible.
  
  
• TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) Practitioner
  This post-graduate diploma includes 900 hours of study that complements a student's previous studies in acupuncture. With both diplomas, students will receive 2800 hours of training and be qualified to treat patients by using both Chinese medicinal herbs and acupuncture.
  Prerequisite: Acupuncture Diploma (1900 hours) or equivalent
  
  
• Doctor of TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine)
  For students wanting to complete the highest level of TCM training, these additional hours of advanced theory examines classic texts and theories as well as specialty subjects in TCM.
  Prerequisite: TCM Practitioner Diploma (2800 hours) or equivalent

By blending the comprehensive study of western and eastern methodologies, students in all our diploma programs benefit from learning a modality that complements the work of western healthcare practitioners while continuously exploring the belief that the mind and body interact as a whole. Programs have been designed for students to learn these modalities as adjuncts to their present discipline(s) or as stand-alone forms of complementary healthcare.

Students are trained to be skilled practitioners as well as how to thrive as complementary healthcare practitioners. Courses in marketing, business planning and self-care complement the core curriculum and prepares students for the challenges of working in this exciting and demanding field. Advanced standing and reduced tuition is available for students with previous education in specific areas.

Our Instructors

Courses are taught by practicing professionals who have excellent academic qualifications and real world experience. Some instructors have earned the designation "Diplomate in Acupuncture" from the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) in the USA. All courses are taught in English.

Location

The school is conveniently located in Toronto's Little Italy on major public transit lines. Just west of Bathurst and College Street, the school is integrated into a vibrant community that ensures students have access to real clients for their supervised practical clinic work.

Clinic Experience

Students will have extensive amounts of practical, hands-on and supervised Student Clinic experience. Acupuncture students receive 650 hours, Chinese Medicinal Herbs students receive 425 hours and Shiatsu Therapy students receive 272 hours. In clinic, treatments are performed on members of the community who present real world histories, medical conditions and life experiences. Shiatsu therapy students will also participate in a pregnancy clinic to become skilled in prenatal therapy.

Alumni Services

At the Shiatsu School of Canada, the commitment of the school is ongoing. Post-graduation, the school supports its graduates through an online graduate registry, employment referral service and continuing education workshops and seminars.

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