In Ontario, professional massage therapists are registered with the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario (CMTO) and are members of the Registered Massage Therapists’ Association of Ontario (RMTAO). Registration confirms that the massage therapist has the education and skills needed to practice professionally and subscribes to the profession's ethical guidelines. Registration protects the public from unqualified massage therapy practitioners and helps maintain a high level of professionalism throughout the industry.
So how do you become a registered massage therapist? Here are the steps:
1. Complete an educational program at a school recognized by the Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities and the CMTO.
2. Register with the CMTO. This requires passing a two-part test. Part one is a multiple-choice written examination. The second part is an objective structured clinical evaluation (OSCE) where you must demonstrate your mastery of common massage therapy techniques.
3. Upon passing the CMTO examination, you will be issued a certificate of registration.
Massage Therapy Education at Everest College's Ottawa East Campus
A Massage Therapy education program recognized by the Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities and the CMTO is offered at the Ottawa East campus of Everest College of Business, Technology and Health Care. The 20-month program provides all the necessary classroom and hands-on training necessary to write for the CMTO examination.
Classes included in Everest's Massage Therapy program include:
- Anatomy
- Hydrotherapy
- Kinesiology
- Massage Theory and Technique
- Pathology
- Pharmacology
- Physiology
- Remedial Exercise I
- Treatment Massage I
In addition to qualifying to write for the CMTO certification examination, Massage Therapy program graduates can take advantage of Everest College's Career Services department. The Career Services department helps graduates from all programs prepare effective resumes, rehearse interviewing techniques and identify employment opportunities in their area.
About the Ottawa East Campus
Everest College's Ottawa East campus is in the St. Laurent Shopping Centre at the intersection of Highway 417 and St. Laurent Boulevard in eastern Ottawa, Ontario. The campus has ample off-street parking and can always be reached by numerous metro bus routes. The campus is just a few minutes of several local daycare centres, plus numerous restaurant and shopping options are within just a few blocks.
Financial assistance may be available for those who qualify.
For More Information
For more information about the Massage Therapy program and other career education programs, contact Everest College today!
