Student Massage Therapist Members – Members Requirement

All Student Massage Therapist members of the CMMOTA are required to:

• comply with the CMMOTA Policies and Procedures, CMMOTA Standard of Practice for Massage Therapists, CMMOTA Massage Therapist Scope of Practice, and CMMOTA Code of Ethics.
• maintain insurance coverage through the post-secondary institution or the Association’s broker, or an alternative broker if so required.
• maintain a current Annual Declaration Form.
• if required, provide, and maintain a valid Work Permit permitting the practice of Massage Therapy, or a valid study permit and a valid visitor visa (temporary resident visa) or an electronic travel authorization.
• Maintain active enrollment in a recognized first or second year massage therapy program until successful completion.
• Upgrade the Membership to Full Massage Therapist, Registered Massage Therapist, or Spa Therapist status within 18 months from the activation of their Student Massage Therapist Membership, or 60 days following the completion of the 2200-hour minimum post-secondary requirement
• provide a Vulnerable Sector Check completed within 90 days of application date if obtaining insurance through the Association’s broker. Nova Scotia Members are required to submit an updated Vulnerable Sector Check annually.