Newfoundland and Labrador is one of the five provinces in which massage therapy is a regulated healthcare profession. The College of Massage Therapists of Newfoundland and Labrador (CMTNL) is the regulatory college.
Massage Therapy is regulated by College of Massage Therapists of Newfoundland and Labrador (CMTNL).
To become a Registered Massage Therapist, an individual must successfully complete a minimum 2200-hour program from an approved College.
Candidates must also successfully complete the CNTNL registration exams:
The multiple choice (MCQ) exam and;
The practical, hands-on Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE). Candidates must provide proof of professional liability insurance and submit to a criminal record and vulnerable sector check
Massage Therapy membership is allotted for a three-year term and the cycle is the same for all members of the CMNTL.
The current credit cycle is for the period: April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2027. CEU’s are due on January 31st, 2027.
Membership renewal requires an RMT to complete a minimum of 30 CEUs within each three-year cycle. At minimum, 20 CEUs must be from Category A activities.Â
| Course | Hours |
|---|---|
| Gross Anatomy of the Forearm & Hand | RAC Accredited |
| Gross Anatomy of the Hip & Thigh | RAC Accredited |
| Gross Anatomy of the Leg, Ankle & Foot | RAC Accredited |
| Gross Anatomy of the Shoulder Girdle & Brachium | RAC Accredited |
| Gross Anatomy of the Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) | RAC Accredited |
| Gross Anatomy of the Thorax & Abdomen | RAC Accredited |
| Gross Anatomy of the Vertebral Column | RAC Accredited |
| Understanding the Cardiovascular System | RAC Accredited |
| Understanding the Immune System | RAC Accredited |
| Understanding the Immune System: Professional Considerations | RAC Accredited |
| Understanding the Lymphatic System | RAC Accredited |
| Understanding the Peripheral Nervous System | RAC Accredited |