Collège Boréal's Massage Therapy program has been awarded preliminary national accreditation by the Canadian Massage Therapy Council for Accreditation (CMTCA), following excellent results in all evaluation areas. This accreditation attests to the outstanding quality of the program's training and its compliance with the profession's most rigorous standards.
Accreditation Highlights Program Excellence
The CMTCA accreditation underscores the program's adherence to the highest national standards for massage therapy education, particularly regarding the quality of its facilities, teaching practices, curriculum relevance, and student preparation for professional demands. The review committee identified several key strengths, including a rigorous approach to safety and hygiene in clinical learning environments, a comprehensive policy manual for the student clinic, and an extensive inventory of resources for faculty, staff, and students.
According to Paulette Bonin, Vice-President, Academic at Collège Boréal, "This recognition from the Canadian Massage Therapy Council for Accreditation confirms the excellence of our program and our teams’ commitment to delivering health education backed by outstanding support. Congratulations to all our staff, who work tirelessly to provide Boréal students with high-quality education that is recognized by various accrediting bodies and fully aligned with labour market needs."
Strengthening Leadership in Health Education
This preliminary accreditation reflects the expertise of Collège Boréal's faculty and the support provided to students, who benefit from a modern learning environment and meaningful practical experiences. Through this rigorous evaluation by the CMTCA, Collège Boréal strengthens its position as a leader in health education in Northern Ontario and across the province, while helping meet growing workforce needs for qualified professionals in therapeutic care.
Collège Boréal, founded in Sudbury in 1995, is a French-language post-secondary education and training institution committed to the development and growth of Ontario communities. With 31 campuses across 26 communities, it offers expertise in post-secondary education, basic training, apprenticeship, immigrant services, employment services, customized training, and applied research.
