Canadian Massage Licensing

Canadian Massage Licensing is very different from that in the US. Currently (7/09) Canadian provinces require 2200 hours of training except for British Columbia which requires 3000 hours of training.

Here is an overview of Canadian Massage Licensing taken from MassageToday.com

• Alberta - 2,200 hours, pending legislation.
• British Columbia - 3,300 hours, legislated and continuing education requirements.
• Manitoba - 2,200 hours, pending legislation.
• New Brunswick - 2,200 hours, pending legislation.
• Newfoundland & Labrador - 2,200 hours, legislated and continuing education requirements.
• Northwest Territories - 2,200 hours, no legislation.
• Nova Scotia - 2,200 hours, pending legislation.
• Nunavut - 2,200 hours, no legislation.
• Ontario - 2,200 hours, legislated and continuing education requirements.
• Prince Edward Island - 2,200 hours, no legislation.
• Quebec - unset, no legislation.
• Saskatchewan - 2,200 hours, pending legislation.
• Yukon - 2,200 hours, no legislation.

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In British Columbia the regulatory body for the profession of massage therapy is governed by the

College of Massage Therapists of British Columbia.

Only members of the College can call themselves a "registered massage therapist", "massage therapist", "registered massage practitioner", "massage practitioner", "or any other name or description that implies that the person is registered with the College." Membership requires the current minimum 3,000 hours or approximately three years of training.

Those people practicing outside of the scope of the College in BC are not regulated as such, but they are trained and certified in a particular type of massage. Typically, other practitioners utilize designations such as Shiatsu practitioner, Certified Aromatherapist, Aromatherapy Massage Practitioner, Reflexologist, Relaxation Massage, Acupressurist, etc.

The Registration process includes a written and practical exam and the yearly Renewal Fee (CAN) $330 a year, plus liability insurance is required. 24 CEUs are required every 2 years in British Columbia, Canada.

To practice massage therapy in Ontario, Canada, you must obtain a Certificate of Registration from the

College of Massage Therapists of Ontario (CMTO).

Rigorous written and practical examinations must be completed. All registration requirements are set by the CMTO under the Massage Therapy Act, the Regulated Health Professions Act and Ontario's Health Professions Regulatory Advisory Council (HPRAC). You cannot practice as a massage therapist unless you are registered with the CMTO. Only the CMTO, the provincial regulatory body, can register Massage Therapists.

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Ontario massage therapists are required to take the Objectively Structured Clinical Evaluation (OSCE)and the Multiple-Choice Questionnaire (MCQ).A 2 - 3 year Full Time program, Written & practical exams Renewal Fee: CAN $425 a year CEUs Required: 30 every 3 years.

The College of Massage Therapists of Newfoundland & Labrador regulates massage in Newfoundland and Labrador. Massage Therapists can use the title Registered Massage Therapist. The Required Education is 2,200 hours, a written exam and practical exam,Renewal Fee: $300 every 3 years, CEUs Required: 30 every 3 years.

If you have more information on what it is like to practice in Canada please let me know so I can add it to this page. I am particularly looking for information on whether or not massage is covered by the health care system, average income of massage therapists in Canada and average salary.

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