Registered massage therapist (RMT)

Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years. 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. Interpersonal awareness. Values and ethics. Experience: 1 to less than 7 months. Emplo...