| DESCRIPTION: |
A registered Therapeutic Massage Therapist is a complementary healthcare therapist treating patients
for a wide range of conditions in addition to primary health care and health maintenance. The nature of
the techniques employed by the therapeutic massage therapist allows for beneficial treatment of a
diverse range of conditions as they have structural, physiological, neurological and psychological
influence on the human state. |
| AWARDING CRITERIA |
| For the Professional Designation to be awarded, professionals must comply with the following minimum requirements: |
| Underlying Registered Qualification or Part Qualification: |
| Complete an NQF Level 6 qualification in Therapeutic Massage Therapy. |
| Experiential Learning or Experience |
| N/A |
| Competency Assessment |
| N/A |
| Designation RPL Statement |
| This Designation may be awarded through Recognition of Prior Learning. |
| RETAINING CRITERIA |
| In order to ensure the currency of professional knowledge and to retain the Professional Designation, the professional must comply with the following minimum requirements: |
| Code of Conduct |
| Members must adhere to the Professional Body Codes of Conduct and Ethics. |
| Continuing Professional Development (CPD) |
| 40 CPD points in a two-year cycle. |
| Fees |
| Ensure that the annual membership fee is paid. |
