RMT (registered massage therapist)

• Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years


• Experience: 1 to less than 7 months


• or equivalent experience

Tasks

• Administer massage techniques through soft tissue manipulation, relaxation techniques, hydrotherapy, trigger point therapy, joint pain and lower grade mobilizations
• Apply finger and hand pressure to specific points of the body
• Explain procedures, risks and benefits to clients
• Maintain records of treatments given
• Massage and knead muscles and soft tissues of the body
• Suggest home care instructions and provide information about techniques

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Certification by a provincial or territorial association for massage therapists

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral commu...