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Program Overview
The value of complementary care – which encompasses a broad assortment of therapeutic modalities – has been demonstrated and acknowledged across a wide range of applications. Complementary Care plays an important role in proactive and preventative health and wellness, pain and stress management. It is an adjunct to medical care where psychological and emotional well-being are recognized factors in patient progress and in long-term and palliative care environments where quality of life issues are of central importance. Holistic Practitioners and Holistic Practitioner Training offered at Centennial College is a step towards good career for the students.

Centennial’s Complementary Care and Holistic Practitioners one-year Graduate Certificate program is the first such program to be approved by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities. It provides students from a variety of health-related backgrounds the opportunity to develop a strong initial base of competency as Complementary Care practitioners.

The program provides in-depth training in four well-established modalities: reflexology, craniosacral therapy, therapeutic touch and aromatherapy. Together, these four modalities allow graduates to offer effective complementary care therapies to a broad range of clients with varying needs. In addition, you will develop a solid foundation in the human sciences, including pathophysiology, nutrition and therapy theory.

As private practice is often a choice in this field, the program includes extensive training in creating and building an independent practice. The program combines in-class hands-on modality training, supervised public clinic and a community placement. All faculty members are practitioners in their field and bring therapeutic experience to their teaching.

Admission Requirements
Applicants to Graduate Certificate programs must submit an official transcript demonstrating proof of successful completion of a post-secondary diploma or degree program in health or community services. We consider applicants presenting a combination of post-secondary education and relevant work experience.

Non-academic Requirements

* Interview, resumé and transcript review may be required

Course Requirements

* A minimum C grade is required in all courses
* All Semester 1 and 2 courses are prerequisites to Semester 3

Field Placement Requirements

* Certifications must be valid for the entire field placement.
* Vulnerable sector police check
* Immunization review
* Mask fit
* Standard aid CPR level HCP
* Flu shot

Notes

* Advanced standing is available for registered massage therapists, nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists
* The Reflexology course is approved by the Reflexology Registration Council of Ontario (RRCO). Those who successfully complete this course can practice as reflexologists