Massage Therapist –
National Occupational Classification (NOC) # 3236
Human Resources and Skills Development Canada identifies massage therapy as a distinct profession within the national occupational classification system. HRSDC defines “Massage Therapist” and outlines the main duties and employment requirements for massage therapists as follows:
Massage Therapist Definition:
also called RMT, massage therapist (MT) , registered massage practitioner, registered massage therapist (RMT), masso kinesitherapist, massotherapist, myotherapist
Massage therapists assess soft tissues and joints of the body for treatment and prevention of dysfunction, injury, pain and physical disorders. Massage therapists work in private practice, including group or team practices, hospitals, clinics, extended care facilities, spa, rehabilitation centres and educational institutions.
Main Duties of Massage Therapists
Massage therapists perform some or all of the following duties:
-Assess clients by conducting range of motion and muscle tests and propose treatment plans
-Explain procedures, risks and benefits to clients
-Administer massage techniques, treating soft tissues and joints of the body through soft tissue manipulation, relaxation techniques, hydrotherapy, trigger point therapy, joint pain and lower grade mobilizations, remedial exercise programs and client self-help programs
-Suggest home care instructions and provide information about techniques for further postural improvement and stretching, strengthening, relaxation and rehabilitative exercises
-Maintain records of treatments given
-May consult with other health care professionals such as physiotherapists, chiropractors, physicians and psychologists when developing treatment plans for clients.Massage therapists may be trained in various specialized massage techniques.
Massage Therapist ( RMT) Employment requirements:
â—¦Massage therapists usually require completion of an 18- to 24-month or 18- to 36-month program in massage therapy from an accredited school
and
a period of supervised practical training.
â—¦Registration with a regulatory body is required in Newfoundland and Labrador, Ontario and British Columbia.
