SOINS PERSONNELS QUÉBEC published an important document titled “Faits Saillant” in late 2016 following a large-scale survey, in which massage therapists were asked to identify the most important missing components of their training that they wished had been included, but wasn’t.
Practical hours comes in first (38%), sales techniques in second (34%) and insufficient management and administrative tools in third place (30%). Concordia and other universities offer certificates in business that combine the second and third items. The cost is quite affordable and the quality of the courses is generally excellent. You can find more information through the link below.
Certificate in Business Studies : 30 credits
http://www.concordia.ca/jmsb/programs/undergraduate/business-certificates/business-studies.html
If you are looking into getting some additional training without wanting to enroll or commit to a full certificate or degree, you might consider individual courses, based on your interests and background.
Many universities have a category of students labelled Independent students. One of the advantages is being able to take courses to further your knowledge without aiming at obtaining a degree. One disadvantage is that you are among the last to be able to enroll in a course, as students who are in a program get priority.
We surveyed various independent courses available at Concordia, and compiled the following list for you. While the link between the class content and your personal practice may be indirect, we’ve narrowed the choices so you can quickly browse your options.
BIOL 200 Fundamentals of Human Biology (3 credits)
BIOL 201 Introductory Biology (3 credits)
BIOL 202 General Biology (3 credits)
BIOL 203 Fundamental Nutrition (3 credits)
ADED 201 Concepts and Principles of Adult Education (3 credits)
ADED 202 The Scope and Nature of Adult Education Programs (3 credits)
SOCI 203 Introduction to Society (3 credits)
PSYC 200 Introductory Psychology (6 credits)
PSYC 210 Critical Thinking in Psychology (3 credits)
PSYC 221 Foundations of Personality (3 credits)
PSYC 223 Motivation and Emotion in Daily Life (3 credits)
PSYC 230 Womb to Tomb: Psychological Transitions Across the Lifespan (3 credits)
PSYC 233 Adolescence (3 credits)
PSYC 241 Stress, Health, and Coping (3 credits)
PSYC 243 Learning Disabilities (3 credits)
PSYC 250 Drugs and Behaviour (3 credits)
PSYC 251 Learning and Memory in Daily Life (3 credits)
PSYC 255 Brain and Behaviour (3 credits)
PSYC 264 Perception and Cognition in Daily Life (3 credits)
CHEM 208 Chemistry in Our Lives (3 credits)
CATA 262 Emergency Care in Sport and Exercise (3 credits)
CATA 263 Principles of Athletic Therapy (3 credits)
CATA 337 Assessment of the Upper and Lower Extremities (3 credits)
