What are the education requirements of a Registered Massage Therapist (RMT)?
Achievement of a massage therapy diploma in BC requires 3,000 hours (3+ years) of training at an accredited college. The curriculum includes comprehensive studies in health sciences such as anatomy, physiology, pathology, kinesiology and neurology. Clinical sciences include the topics of manual skills, orthopedics, remedial exercise, hydrotherapy and patient education. A diverse range of manual therapy techniques are taught and practiced with a wide range of clientele through student clinics within the colleges and in the community outreach programs. The management of chronic diseases, injuries and the effects of long-term stress are also studied extensively, as are the methods of treatment available. Upon achieving a massage therapy diploma, BC graduates must successfully complete a rigorous series of Provincial Board Exams in order to qualify as a Registered Massage Therapist. The board exams are administered by the College of Massage Therapists of BC (CMTBC) – the profession’s equiv
