Course Approvals

Course Approvals

Canada (National)

NHPC

Natural Health Practitioners of Canada (NHPC)
The following courses are approved by NHPC for 5 credits for the Continued Competency Program ONLY.

Course	Credits
Acupressure Treatments for Headaches	5 CCP Credits
Acupressure Treatment for Low Back Pain	5 CCP Credits
Advanced Home Care for Therapist and Patient: Self-Myofascial Release	5 CCP Credits
Anatomy & Physiology of the Pregnant Patient	5 CCP Credits
Aromatherapy for Manual Therapists: Understanding Essential Oils	5 CCP Credits
Boost Your Business: Marketing Techniques for the Manual Therapist	5 CCP Credits
Clinical Assessment of the Trunk and Lower Limb	5 CCP Credits
Clinical Assessment of the Upper Body	5 CCP Credits
Gross Anatomy of the Axial Skeleton	5 CCP Credits
Gross Anatomy of the Lower Limb	5 CCP Credits
Gross Anatomy of the Upper Limb	5 CCP Credits
Integrating Meditation & Manual Therapy	5 CCP Credits
Therapeutic Exercise: Back & Core Conditions	5 CCP Credits
Therapeutic Exercise: Cervical & Upper Limb Conditions	5 CCP Credits
Therapeutic Exercise: Lower Limb Conditions	5 CCP Credits
Therapeutic Exercise: Theory & Functional Approach	5 CCP Credits
Treating the Pregnant Person: Common Symptoms	5 CCP Credits
Treating the Pregnant Person: Creating a Safe Clinical Setting	5 CCP
Treating the Pregnant Person: Professional Considerations	5 CCP Credits
Understanding the Cardiovascular System	5 CCP Credits
Understanding the Immune System	5 CCP Credits
Understanding the Patient: Palliative Care	5 CCP Credits
Understanding the Patient: Trauma & Mental Health	5 CCP Credits
Understanding the Peripheral Nervous System	5 CCP Credits

Alberta

CMMOTA

Canadian Massage & Manual Osteopathic Therapists Association (CMMOTA)

Course	Credits
Acupressure Treatments for Headaches	1.5 CECs
Acupressure Treatment for Low Back Pain	1 CEC
Advanced Home Care for Therapist and Patient: Self-Myofascial Release	3 CECs
Anatomy & Physiology of the Pregnant Patient	1 CEC
Aromatherapy for Manual Therapists: Understanding Essential Oils	1.5 CECs
Boost Your Business: Marketing Techniques for the Manual Therapist	3 CECs
Clinical Assessment of the Trunk and Lower Limb	1.5 CECs
Clinical Assessment of the Upper Body	1 CEC
Gross Anatomy of the Axial Skeleton	3 CECs
Gross Anatomy of the Lower Limb	3 CECs
Gross Anatomy of the Upper Limb	2 CECs
Integrating Meditation & Manual Therapy	1.5 CECs
Therapeutic Exercise: Back & Core Conditions	3 CECs
Therapeutic Exercise: Cervical & Upper Limb Conditions	3 CECs
Therapeutic Exercise: Lower Limb Conditions	3 CECs
Therapeutic Exercise: Theory & Functional Approach	0.5 CECs
Treating the Pregnant Person: Common Symptoms	1 CEC
Treating the Pregnant Person: Creating a Safe Clinical Setting	1 CEC
Treating the Pregnant Person: Professional Considerations	3 CECs
Understanding the Cardiovascular System	1.5 CECs
Understanding the Immune System	2 CECs
Understanding the Patient: Palliative Care	1 CEC
Understanding the Patient: Trauma & Mental Health	1.5 CECs
Understanding the Peripheral Nervous System	1.5 CECs

CRMTA

Certified Registered Massage Therapist Association (CRMTA)

Course	Credits
Acupressure Treatments for Headaches	1.5 Secondary Credits
Advanced Home Care for Therapist and Patient: Self-Myofascial Release	3 Primary Credits
Anatomy & Physiology of the Pregnant Patient	1 Primary Credit
Aromatherapy for Manual Therapists: Understanding Essential Oils	1.5 Secondary Credits
Boost Your Business: Marketing Techniques for the Manual Therapist	1.5 Secondary Credits
Clinical Assessment of the Trunk and Lower Limb	3 Primary Credits
Clinical Assessment of the Upper Body	2 Primary Credits
Gross Anatomy of the Axial Skeleton	3 Primary Credits
Gross Anatomy of the Lower Limb	3 Primary Credits
Gross Anatomy of the Upper Limb	2 Primary Credits
Integrating Meditation & Manual Therapy	2 Secondary Credits
Therapeutic Exercise: Back & Core Conditions	3 Primary Credits
Therapeutic Exercise: Cervical & Upper Limb Conditions	3 Primary Credits
Therapeutic Exercise: Lower Limb Conditions	3 Primary Credits
Therapeutic Exercise: Theory & Functional Approach	0.5 Primary Credits
Understanding the Cardiovascular System	3 Primary Credits
Understanding the Patient: Palliative Care	1 Secondary Credit
Understanding the Patient: Trauma & Mental Health	3 Secondary Credits
Understanding the Peripheral Nervous System	3 Primary Credits

MTAA

Massage Therapist Association of Alberta (MTAA)

Course	Credits
Acupressure Treatments for Headaches	2 Secondary Credits
Acupressure Treatment for Low Back Pain	2 Primary Credits
Advanced Home Care for Therapist and Patient: Self-Myofascial Release	3 Primary Credits
Anatomy & Physiology of the Pregnant Patient	1 Primary Credit
Aromatherapy for Manual Therapists: Understanding Essential Oils	3 Primary Credits
Boost Your Business: Marketing Techniques for the Manual Therapist	3 Primary Credits
Clinical Assessment of the Trunk and Lower Limb	3 Primary Credits
Clinical Assessment of the Upper Body	2 Primary Credits
Gross Anatomy of the Axial Skeleton	3 Primary Credits
Gross Anatomy of the Lower Limb	3 Primary Credits
Gross Anatomy of the Upper Limb	2 Primary Credits
Integrating Meditation & Manual Therapy	2 Secondary Credits
Therapeutic Exercise: Back & Core Conditions	3 Primary Credits
Therapeutic Exercise: Cervical & Upper Limb Conditions	3 Primary Credits
Therapeutic Exercise: Lower Limb Conditions	3 Primary Credits
Therapeutic Exercise: Theory & Functional Approach	0.5 Primary Credits
Treating the Pregnant Person: Common Symptoms	1 Primary Credit
Treating the Pregnant Person: Professional Considerations	3 Primary Credits
Understanding the Cardiovascular System	3 Primary Credits
Understanding the Immune System	2 Primary Credits
Understanding the Patient: Palliative Care	2 Primary Credits
Understanding the Patient: Trauma & Mental Health	3 Primary Credits
Understanding the Peripheral Nervous System	3 Primary Credits

Manitoba

MTAM

Massage Therapy Association of Manitoba (MTAM)

Course	Credits
Acupressure Treatments for Headaches	3 Core Competency/Primary Credits
Acupressure Treatment for Low Back Pain	2 Core Competency/Primary Credits
Advanced Home Care for Therapist and Patient: Self-Myofascial Release	3 Core Competency/Primary Credits
Anatomy & Physiology of the Pregnant Patient	1 Core Competency Credit
Aromatherapy for Manual Therapists: Understanding Essential Oils	1.5 Complementary/Secondary Credits
Boost Your Business: Marketing Techniques for the Manual Therapist	2 Core Competency/Primary Credits
Clinical Assessment of the Trunk and Lower Limb	3 Core Competency Credits
Clinical Assessment of the Upper Body	3 Core Competency Credits
Gross Anatomy of the Axial Skeleton	3 Core Competency/Primary Credits
Gross Anatomy of the Lower Limb	3 Core Competency/Primary Credits
Gross Anatomy of the Upper Limb	2 Core Competency/Primary Credits
Integrating Meditation & Manual Therapy	2 Complementary/Secondary Credits
Therapeutic Exercise: Back & Core Conditions	3 Primary Credits
Therapeutic Exercise: Cervical & Upper Limb Conditions	3 Core Competency/Primary Credits
Therapeutic Exercise: Lower Limb Conditions	3 Core Competency/Primary Credits
Therapeutic Exercise: Theory & Functional Approach	0.5 Core Competency Credits
Treating the Pregnant Person: Common Symptoms	1 Core Competency/Primary Credit
Treating the Pregnant Person: Professional Considerations	3 Core Competency/Primary Credits
Understanding the Cardiovascular System	3 Core Competency/Primary Credits
Understanding the Patient: Palliative Care	2 Core Competency/Primary Credits
Understanding the Patient: Trauma & Mental Health	3 Core Competency/Primary Credits
Understanding the Peripheral Nervous System	3 Core Competency/Primary Credits

New Brunswick

CMTNB

College of Massage Therapists of New Brunswick (CMTNB)

Course	Credits
Acupressure Treatments for Headaches	1.5 Category A Credits
Advanced Home Care for Therapist and Patient: Self-Myofascial Release	1.5 Category A Credits
Anatomy & Physiology of the Pregnant Patient	0.5 Category A Credits
Boost Your Business: Marketing Techniques for the Manual Therapist	1.5 Category B Credits
Clinical Assessment of the Upper Body	1 Category A Credit
Clinical Assessment of the Trunk & Lower Limb	1.5 Category A Credits
Gross Anatomy of the Axial Skeleton	1.5 Category A Credits
Gross Anatomy of the Lower Limb	1.5 Category A Credits
Gross Anatomy of the Upper Limb	1 Category A Credit
Integrating Meditation & Manual Therapy	1.5 Category B Credits
Therapeutic Exercise: Back & Core Conditions	1.5 Category A Credits
Therapeutic Exercise: Cervical & Upper Limb Conditions	1.5 Category A Credits
Therapeutic Exercise: Theory & Functional Approach	0.25 Category A Credits
Treating the Pregnant Person: Professional Considerations	1.5 Category A Credits
Understanding the Cardiovascular System	1.5 Category A Credits
Understanding the Patient: Palliative Care	1 Category A Credit
Understanding the Patient: Trauma & Mental Health	1.5 Category B Credits
Understanding the Peripheral Nervous System	1.5 Category A Credits

Newfoundland & Labrador

CMTNL

College of Massage Therapists of Newfoundland & Labrador (CMTNL)

Course	Credits
Acupressure Treatments for Headaches	1.5 Category A Credits
Advanced Home Care for Therapist and Patient: Self-Myofascial Release	1.5 Category A Credits
Anatomy & Physiology of the Pregnant Patient	0.5 Category A
Aromatherapy for Manual Therapists: Understanding Essential Oils	1.5 Category A Credits
Boost Your Business: Marketing Techniques for the Manual Therapist	1.5 Category B Credits
Clinical Assessment of the Upper Body	1.5 Category A
Clinical Assessment of the Trunk and Lower Limb	1.5 Category A
Gross Anatomy of the Axial Skeleton	1.5 Category A
Gross Anatomy of the Lower Limb	1.5 Category A Credits
Gross Anatomy of the Upper Limb	1 Category A Credit
Integrating Meditation & Manual Therapy	2.0 Category B
Therapeutic Exercise: Back & Core Conditions	1.5 Category A Credits
Therapeutic Exercise: Cervical & Upper Limb Conditions	1.5 Category A
Therapeutic Exercise: Lower Limb Conditions	1.5 Category A
Therapeutic Exercise: Theory & Functional Approach	0.25 Category A
Understanding the Cardiovascular System	1.5 Category A Credits
Understanding the Patient: Palliative Care	1 Category A Credit
Understanding the Patient: Trauma & Mental Health	1.5 Category B
Understanding the Peripheral Nervous System	1.5 Category A Credits

Nova Scotia

MTANS

Massage Therapists’ Association of Nova Scotia (MTANS)

Course	Credits
Acupressure Treatments for Headaches	1.5 Primary CEU
Acupressure Treatment for Low Back Pain	1 Primary CEU
Advanced Home Care for Therapist and Patient: Self-Myofascial Release	1.5 Primary CEU
Anatomy & Physiology of the Pregnant Patient	0.5 Primary CEU
Aromatherapy for Manual Therapists: Understanding Essential Oils	1.5 Secondary CEU
Boost Your Business: Marketing Techniques for the Manual Therapist	1.5 Secondary CEU
Clinical Assessment of the Trunk and Lower Limb	1.5 Primary CEU
Clinical Assessment of the Upper Body	1 Primary CEU
Gross Anatomy of the Axial Skeleton	1.5 Primary CEU
Gross Anatomy of the Lower Limb	1.5 Primary CEU
Gross Anatomy of the Upper Limb	1 Primary CEU
Integrating Meditation & Manual Therapy	1.5 Secondary CEU
Therapeutic Exercise: Back & Core Conditions	1.5 Primary CEU
Therapeutic Exercise: Cervical & Upper Limb Conditions	1.5 Primary CEU
Therapeutic Exercise: Lower Limb Conditions	1.5 Primary CEU
Therapeutic Exercise: Theory & Functional Approach	0.25 Primary CEU
Treating the Pregnant Person: Common Symptoms	0.5 Primary CEU
Treating the Pregnant Person: Professional Considerations	1.5 Primary CEU
Understanding the Cardiovascular System	1.5 Primary CEU
Understanding the Patient: Palliative Care	1 Primary CEU
Understanding the Patient: Trauma & Mental Health	1.5 Primary CEU
Understanding the Peripheral Nervous System	1.5 Primary CEU

MTWPAM

Massage Therapists' & Wholistic Practitioners 'Association of the Maritimes (MTWPAM)

Course	Credits
Acupressure Treatments for Headaches	3 credit hours Primary / Category A
Advanced Home Care for Therapist and Patient: Self-Myofascial Release	3 credit hours Primary / Category A
Anatomy & Physiology of the Pregnant Patient	1 credit hour Primary / Category A
Aromatherapy for Manual Therapists: Understanding Essential Oils	1.5 credit hours Secondary / Category B
Boost Your Business: Marketing Techniques for the Manual Therapist	1.5 credit hours Secondary / Category B
Clinical Assessment of the Trunk and Lower Limb	3 credit hours Primary / Category A
Clinical Assessment of the Upper Body	3 credit hours Primary / Category A
Gross Anatomy of the Axial Skeleton	3 credit hours Primary / Category A
Gross Anatomy of the Lower Limb	3 credit hours Primary / Category A
Gross Anatomy of the Upper Limb	2 credit hours Primary / Category A
Integrating Meditation & Manual Therapy	2 credit hours Secondary / Category B
Therapeutic Exercise: Back & Core Conditions	3 credit hours Primary / Category A
Therapeutic Exercise: Cervical & Upper Limb Conditions	3 credit hours Primary / Category A
Therapeutic Exercise: Lower Limb Conditions	3 credit hours Primary / Category A
Therapeutic Exercise: Theory & Functional Approach	0.5 credit hours Primary / Category A
Treating the Pregnant Person: Professional Considerations	3 credit hours Primary / Category A
Understanding the Cardiovascular System	3 credit hours Primary / Category A
Understanding the Immune System	2 credit hours Primary / Category A
Understanding the Patient: Palliative Care	2 credit hours Primary / Category A
Understanding the Patient: Trauma & Mental Health	1.5 credit hours Secondary / Category B
Understanding the Peripheral Nervous System	3 credit hours Primary / Category A

Ontario

CMTO

College of Massage Therapists of Ontario (CMTO)

Note that the CMTO no longer grants preapproval for courses. Under the new professional development structure, learning activities must demonstrate a link to the goals set by an RMT and relate to the STRiVE competencies. Each course is listed with suggested STRiVE competencies.

Prince Edward Island

PEIMTA

PEI Massage Therapy Association (PEIMTA)

Course	Credits
Acupressure Treatments for Headaches	3 Category A Credits
Advanced Home Care for Therapist and Patient: Self-Myofascial Release	3 Category A Credits
Anatomy & Physiology of the Pregnant Patient	1 Category A Credit
Aromatherapy for Manual Therapists: Understanding Essential Oils	1.5 Category B Credits
Boost Your Business: Marketing Techniques for the Manual Therapist	1.5 Category B Credits
Clinical Assessment of the Upper Body	3 Category A Credits
Gross Anatomy of the Axial Skeleton	3 Category A Credits
Gross Anatomy of the Lower Limb	3 Category A Credits
Gross Anatomy of the Upper Limb	2 Category A Credits
Integrating Meditation & Manual Therapy	2 Category B Credits
Therapeutic Exercise: Back & Core Conditions	3 Category A Credits
Therapeutic Exercise: Cervical & Upper Limb Conditions	3 Category A Credits
Understanding the Cardiovascular System	3 Category A Credits
Understanding the Patient: Palliative Care	2 Category A Credits
Understanding the Patient: Trauma & Mental Health	1.5 Category B Credits
Understanding the Peripheral Nervous System	3 Category A Credits

CMTPEI

College of Massage Therapists of Prince Edward Island (CMTPEI)

Course	Credits
Acupressure Treatments for Headaches	3 CCP Hours
Acupressure Treatment for Low Back Pain	2 CCP Hours
Boost Your Business: Marketing Techniques for the Manual Therapist	3 CCP Hours
Clinical Assessment of the Trunk and Lower Limb	3 CCP Hours
Gross Anatomy of the Lower Limb	3 CCP Hours
Gross Anatomy of the Upper Limb	2 CCP Hours
Therapeutic Exercise: Back & Core Conditions	3 CCP Hours
Therapeutic Exercise: Lower Limb Conditions	3 CCP Hours
Treating the Pregnant Person: Common Symptoms	1 CCP Hour
Treating the Pregnant Person: Creating a Safe Clinical Setting	1 CCP Hour
Treating the Pregnant Person: Low Back & the Pelvic Girdle	1 CCP Hour
Understanding the Cardiovascular System	3 CCP Hours
Understanding the Patient: Palliative Care	2 CCP Hours
Understanding the Peripheral Nervous System	3 CCP Hours

Quebec

ANPQ/ANQ/RMQ

L'Association des Naturopathes Professionnels du Québec (ANPQ) / L’Association des
Naturothérapeutes du Québec (ANQ) / Regroupement des Massothérapeutes du Québec (RMQ)

Course	Credits
Acupressure Treatments for Headaches	3 Credits
Acupressure Treatment for Low Back Pain	2 Credits
Advanced Home Care for Therapist and Patient: Self-Myofascial Release	3 Credits
Anatomy & Physiology of the Pregnant Patient	1 Credit
Aromatherapy for Manual Therapists: Understanding Essential Oils	3 Credits
Boost Your Business: Marketing Techniques for the Manual Therapist	3 Credits
Clinical Assessment of the Trunk and Lower Limb	3 Credits
Clinical Assessment of the Upper Body	3 Credits
Gross Anatomy of the Axial Skeleton	3 Credits
Gross Anatomy of the Lower Limb	3 Credits
Gross Anatomy of the Upper Limb	2 Credits
Integrating Meditation & Manual Therapy	4 Credits
Therapeutic Exercise: Back & Core Conditions	3 Credits
Therapeutic Exercise: Cervical & Upper Limb Conditions	3 Credits
Therapeutic Exercise: Lower Limb Conditions	3 Credits
Therapeutic Exercise: Theory & Functional Approach	0.5 Credits
Treating the Pregnant Person: Common Symptoms	1 Credit
Treating the Pregnant Person: Low Back & the Pelvic Girdle	1 Credit
Treating the Pregnant Person: Professional Considerations	1 Credit
Understanding the Cardiovascular System	3 Credits
Understanding the Immune System	2 Credits
Understanding the Patient: Palliative Care	2 Credits
Understanding the Patient: Trauma & Mental Health	3 Credits
Understanding the Peripheral Nervous System	3 Credits

Saskatchewan

MTAS

Massage Therapist Association of Saskatchewan (MTAS)

Course	Credits
Acupressure Treatments for Headaches	0.5 Primary Credits
Advanced Home Care for Therapist and Patient: Self-Myofascial Release	3 Primary Credits
Anatomy & Physiology of the Pregnant Patient	1 Primary Credit
Boost Your Business: Marketing Techniques for the Manual Therapist	3 Business Credits
Clinical Assessment of the Upper Body	2 Primary Credits
Clinical Assessment of the Trunk & Lower Limb	3 Primary Credits
Gross Anatomy of the Axial Skeleton	3 Primary Credits
Gross Anatomy of the Lower Limb	3 Primary Credits
Gross Anatomy of the Upper Limb	2 Primary Credits
Integrating Meditation & Manual Therapy	3 Primary Credits
Therapeutic Exercise: Back & Core Conditions	3 Primary Credits
Therapeutic Exercise: Cervical & Upper Limb Conditions	3 Primary Credits
Therapeutic Exercise: Lower Limb Conditions	3 Primary Credits
Therapeutic Exercise: Theory & Functional Approach	0.5 Primary Credits
Treating the Pregnant Person: Common Symptoms	1 Primary Credit
Treating the Pregnant Person: Professional Considerations	3 Primary Credits
Understanding the Cardiovascular System	3 Primary Credits
Understanding the Patient: Palliative Care	2 Primary Credits
Understanding the Patient: Trauma & Mental Health	3 Primary Credits
Understanding the Peripheral Nervous System	3 Primary Credits

NCBTMB

National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork

Course	Credits
Acupressure Treatments for Headaches	3 CE
Aromatherapy for Manual Therapists: Understanding Essential Oils	1 CE
Boost Your Business: Marketing Techniques for the Manual Therapist	1 CE
Clinical Assessment of the Upper Body	2 CE
Gross Anatomy of the Axial Skeleton	3 CE
Gross Anatomy of the Lower Limb	1 CE
Gross Anatomy of the Upper Limb	2 CE
Integrating Meditation & Manual Therapy	3 CE
Understanding the Cardiovascular System	1 CE
Understanding the Patient: Palliative Care	1 CE
Understanding the Peripheral Nervous System	1 CE

New York – NCBTMB Sponsored

Dexterity Professional Development Inc is approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB) as a continuing education Approved Provider and is also sponsored by NCBTMB to teach New York LMTs continuing education that is accepted by the state of New York for license renewal.

Course	Credits
Acupressure Treatments for Headaches	3 CE
Aromatherapy for Manual Therapists: Understanding Essential Oils	1 CE
Clinical Assessment of the Upper Body	2 CE
Gross Anatomy of the Axial Skeleton	2 CE
Gross Anatomy of the Lower Limb	1 CE
Gross Anatomy of the Upper Limb	2 CE
Understanding the Cardiovascular System	1 CE
Understanding the Patient: Palliative Care	1 CE
Understanding the Peripheral Nervous System	1 CE