Continuing Education Requirements

The goal of Continuing Education is to promote involvement in our association as well as the development of skills and personal growth of our members.

Mandatory Items:

All Full members of the RMTA are required to:

• attend at least one Annual General Meeting (AGM) every 3 years
• maintain certification in First Aid and CPR for both adults and infants
• complete 25 Continuing Education Credits in a three year period

Failure to meet each of these 3 requirements will result in automatic cancellation of membership.

Submission Cycle

The current 3 year period is from January 1, 2010 to December 31, 2012. This period is the same for all members. Submission deadline for this cycle is January 31, 2013. All members are responsible for maintaining credits in good standing and for submitting proof of same within the required timeline.

Credits may also be submitted for the period January 1, 2008 to December 31, 2009 for consideration and approval by the Education committee. Approved CE credits from this period can be rolled forward into the current term to a maximum of 12 credits. Any credits accumulated in the current term in excess of the 25 required may be carried forward into the next term to a maximum of 12 credits.

The RMTA requires a basic level of training in massage of 2200 hours or more as a prerequisite for membership, this training or part thereof cannot be used for CE credits.

Credit Guidelines

Primary Continuing Education Credits: Approved courses in any massage modality or related course

• 1 credit per hour to a maximum of 12 credits per course

Secondary Continuing Education Credits: Approved courses related to client care, energy work, aromatherapy, diabetes training, hypnosis, etc.

• 1 credit per 2 hours to a maximum of 6 credits per course

Personal Development Training Credits: This can be any course of the members choosing

• 1 credit per course regardless of hours to a maximum of 4 credits per 3 year cycle

First Aid Training Mandatory- Must include first aid and CPR for both adults and infants.

• 6 credits for certification and subsequent renewals.

Other available CE credits:

• RMTA Board or Committee participation: 6 credits per year of participation
• Volunteering on behalf of RMTA: 3 credits per event (minimum of 6 hours)
• Annual General Meeting Attendance: 3 credits per member (does not apply to board/committee members)
• Article published on a website, trade magazine, etc: 10 credits
• Promoting massage at a trade fair or event: 3 credits (minimum of 6 hours)

Submission Guidelines

In order to be approved all courses must have a certificate of attendance or completion.

Courses may be taken in person, distance learning, online or correspondence.

Full contact information must be provided for all courses.

All submissions, course outlines, certificates, etc. must be in English or translated into English for the committee to review.

All unrecognized courses are subject to review by the education committee. If found to be unacceptable, no credits will be awarded.

The Education Committee may, at its discretion, confirm the authenticity of any submission.

Failure to Comply

Failure to comply with the CE credit requirements will result in the following:

1. An email will be sent to the Member's last known address.
2. The member will have 30 days from the time of the email is sent to resolve the situation to the satisfaction of the Education Committee.
3. Failure to do so will result in cancellation of membership. Memberships cannot be reinstated. A new membership application will be required.

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