College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
or equivalent experience
Experience
Experience an asset
Responsibilities
Tasks
Assist during assessment of patients and carry out treatment programs and develop materials for use with patients
Carry out treatment programs, under the direction of physiotherapists and/or occupational therapists, to rehabilitate patients with various injuries or disabilities
Supervise technical and support staff
Clean and maintain equipment
Maintain supplies
Teach and/or supervise exercises to patients
Assess clients by conducting range of motion and muscle tests and propose treatment plans
Explain procedures, risks and benefits to clients
Administer massage techniques through soft tissue manipulation, relaxation techniques, hydrotherapy, trigger point therapy, joint pain and lower grade mobilizations
Suggest home care instructions and provide information about techniques
Maintain records of treatments given
Massage and knead muscles and soft tissues of the body
Apply finger and hand pressure to specific points of the body
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
Licensure by provincial or territorial authorities
Licensure by a provincial/territorial regulatory body for Hearing Instrument Practitioner
Certification by a provincial or territorial association for massage therapists
