Continuing Education Requirements

As a health-care profession, Massage Therapy is based upon the Health Sciences. Graduates from a Massage Therapy school complete studies in: Anatomy, Physiology, Pathology, Kinesiology, Massage Theory and techniques, and assessment and treatment of various conditions. This intensive training ensures the confidence of the public and other health-care professionals in the abilities of MTAM members. Secondary Education pre-requisites are required for entry to the study of Massage Therapy.

Without adequate training, errors may occur in choice of treatment method, resulting in injury, pain, bruising or inflammation; or initial conditions may be exacerbated, possibly becoming chronic or disabling due to unrecognized contraindications.

Since the mid 1990's the MTAM members have participated in a 'Compulsory' Continuing Education program. The program is designed on a 2 year cycle for each member. Based upon their graduation year the member is assigned to a particular cycle. Each member must achieve 16 Primary Credits and 8 Secondary Credits for each cycle. If they do not achieve this level of continuing cometency they are not allowed to remain members of the MTAM. The policy document guiding the program is available below:

MTAM Education & Continuing Competency Program - Revised 2010