registered massage therapist (RMT)

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• Massage therapy / therapeutic massage

Tasks

• Consult with other health care professionals when developing treatment plans for clients
• 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
• Assess clients by conducting range of motion and muscle tests and propose treatment plans
• 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 communication

Experience

• 7 months to less than 1 year
• Durée de l'emploi : Permanent
• Langue de travail : Anglais
• Heures de travail : 32 hours per week