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ਪੰਜਾਬੀContinuing Education
Continue your training and professional development with MaKami College.
Continuing Education & Workshops
MaKami College offers continuing education opportunities throughout the year, including a number of workshops for students as well as the general public.
Upcoming Workshops
Below is a list of upcoming workshops available to the general public. If you have questions about these workshops or would like to sign up, please contact us.
Free English Conversation (ESL) Workshop (in-person)
Are you a newcomer to Canada who is looking to improve your English skills?
MaKami is offering a FREE English as a Second Language Workshop open to the public on Friday, February 17 in our Edmonton and Calgary NE Campuses.
Introduction to Massage Therapy (in-person)
Attend a FREE and FUN workshop that will give you some insight into one of the most rewarding and fastest growing industries in the world – massage therapy! Learn more.
- Calgary NE Campus: Thursday, April 20, 2-4PM
- Edmonton Campus: Friday, April 21, 2-4PM
- Cost: FREE
Continuing Education
English Language (ELA) 202
The English Language Arts (ELA) 202 is a program for students looking to achieve English language equivalency to Alberta Education English 202.
This 100-hour, online course is designed to be completed in a minimum of 8 weeks. Delivered in an interactive and engaging format, students are given a timeline to complete assignments, quizzes and exams, and instructors and tutors are available at all times to help students stay on track, or to answer any questions they may have throughout the course.
Once the course is complete, students will receive a Certification of Completion.
Course Pre-Requisites
Due to the nature of this program, there are English Admissions Requirements. These include:
- A minimum 60% in English 10-2 or 50% in English 10-1 Alberta Education OR
- A course equivalent based on MaKami’s assessment
Proof of pre-requisites must be included prior to enrollment.
For more information contact us.
Enroll NowWorkshops for Massage Therapists
MaKami is not currently running any massage therapy workshops. However, workshops and continuing education courses for massage therapists in Alberta are offered through a number of organizations. Please refer to CRMTA for a list of approved continuing education courses and workshops, along with their associated credits. Workshops can vary, but we have listed some examples of common workshops below.
Deep Tissue Massage
Spa Techniques
Couples Massage
Pre-and Post Natal Massage
Baby & Infant Massage
Advanced Lymphatic Massage
Nerve Flossing
Advanced Neck Treatment
Advanced Hip & Lower Back Treatment
Basic Sports Taping
Injury Prevention
First Aid Training
Clothed Massage
Oncology massage
Business and Marketing
Pharmacology for Massage Therapy
Introduction to Orthopedic Assessment
Business and Employment Preparation
Introduction to Treatments
Advanced Treatments
Advanced Treatment of Soft Tissue Injuries
Advanced Neuromuscular Massage Technique
Advanced Myofascial Release and Cupping
Prenatal, postnatal, and infant Massage – theoretical applications
Massage for patients with illness and client care
Advanced Palpation and Landmarking – Upper Appendicular
Introduction to Massage – Basic Tenets of Massage
Introduction to Business – Business, Liability Protection
Anatomy & Physiology
- Introduction to A&P: Anatomy, Medical Terminology, Chemistry, Cells
- Tissue, Muscles, & Bones
- Cardiology, Blood, Blood Vessels, Lymph & Respiratory
- Nervous Tissues & Spinal Cord and Spinal Nerves
- Endocrine, Gastrointestinal, Urinary, Reproductive Systems
- The Brain and Cranial Nerves & The Nervous Systems
Orthopedic Assessment
- Introduction
- Neurological concepts and orthopedic conditions
- Lower extremity conditions
- Lower extremity assessment
- Axial region conditions
- Axial region assessment
- Upper extremity conditions
- Upper extremity assessment
Advanced Human Pathology
- Introduction and integumentary pathologies
- Blood, blood vessel, cardiovascular pathologies and lymphatic pathologies
- Muscular, neurological, respiratory, and endocrine pathologies
- Psychological, gastrointestinal, urinary, and reproductive pathologies
Advanced Neuromuscular Techniques
- Theoretical applications
- Application and protocols level 1
- Application and protocols level 2
- Common massage protocols
Ethics and Professionalism
- Ethics, Professionalism, Boundaries & Communication
- Sexuality, Trauma, Drug & Substance Abuse, Mental Health
- Soft Skills
Spa Techniques
- Skin rejuvenators
- Wraps
- Stone massage
- Herbal and oil treatments
Deep Tissue
- Prone
- Side-lying and seated
- Supine
- Trigger Points
Pathology
- Introduction to Pathology & Infection Control
- Cardiovascular Pathologies
- Lymphatic Pathologies
Swedish Massage
- Basic Techniques
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Swedish Massage Routine, Seated Chair Massage, Bamboo Massage, and Clothed Massage
Non-Swedish Techniques
- Theoretical applications
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Practical applications
Psychology of the Body
- Foundational topics
- Theoretical applications
- Psychological tools
Nutrition and Wellness
- Foundational topics
- Current topics in nutrition
Osteology & Myology
- Terminology and Upper Appendicular
- Lower Appendicular
Introduction to Massage Therapy
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History of Massage, Introduction to massage industry, licensing and standards of practice
Introduction to Neurology & the Spine
- Palpation and Landmarking
Sports Massage
- Introductory techniques
- Advanced techniques and protocols
Treatments
- Theory of Intermediate Therapeutic Techniques
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Practical Applications of Intermediate Therapeutic Techniques
Prenatal Massage
- Techniques and applications
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Baby and Infant Massage
Myofascial Techniques
- Theoretical applications and techniques
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Myofascial cupping
Therapeutic Exercise
- Theoretical Applications
- Exercise Prescriptions
