A t Sutherland-Chan we strive for excellence in all aspects of our program, but in particular we emphasize the need for depth and diversity of clinical experience. In addition to the required practical courses, student experience is enhanced through participation in our extensive Outreach program. Sutherland-Chan Outreach, widely considered to be the best of such programs in Canada, takes our students into a variety of health care settings and gives them the opportunity to work with a diverse group of people and conditions. Outreach involves client populations who often could not otherwise access or afford massage therapy, providing a valuable community service and giving our students experiences they would not have in their regular Student Clinics. Further, in their final term, students can pursue their personal interests through choosing elective courses such as sports massage, infant massage, and palliative care.
T hroughout the two years of study, students can expect the workload to be intense.
Many find that the combination of academic, practical, and clinical demands can create a high level of personal challenge. Financial stability and a good personal support system are needed for students to be able to devote the time and energy required to successfully manage the workload.