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Online Continuing Education for Canadian and Australian Registered Massage Therapists (RMT)

Canadian and Australian Registered Massage Therapists (RMTs) now have access to convenient, pre-approved continuing education (CE) courses to fulfill their license renewal requirements and enhance their practice. With one affordable monthly membership (cancel anytime), RMTs can access 100s of online courses (100s of 5-star reviews ) that provide CE certificates and credits toward our 3rd party approved and college-credit worthy certifications. All courses can be completed on desktop or mobile and include video, illustrations, audio, and text to ensure you have the format you prefer wherever you are.

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What does CPE mean in massage? A continuing professional education (CPE) credit, is also sometimes referred to as continuing education unit (CEU), continuing education (CEs), or continuing education credits (CECs). The various abbreviations are used by different organizations, but they all measure the amount of continuing education offered by a course. Usually, one credit or unit is equivalent to one hour of education.

Canada:

Applicable courses have been approved by the Massage Therapy Associations of Saskatchewan, Nova Scotia and Manitoba. New Brunswick, British Columbia and Prince Edward Island do not have organizations that pre-approve courses. Ontario and Newfoundland also do not have organizations that pre-approve courses; however, massage therapists are expected to acquire relevant continuing education and report credits/hours via the Strive Program. Quebec currently does not have standards or requirements for continuing education. Our courses are not approved in Alberta.

1 credit = 1 CPE (or 1 contact hour)

Australia:

There are 5 organizations in Australia governing continuing education for massage therapists. Applicable courses have been approved by Massage Association Australia (MAA). The Association of Massage Therapists Australia (AMT) does not formally accredit continuing professional development courses; however, professionals are expected to complete and maintain records of 20 hours of relevant continuing education each year. Note, that every completed course with BrookbushInstitute.com generates a certificate that is easily accessed from the member dashboard, making portfolio creation as simple as possible.

Elevate Your Career: The Best Massage Therapist Continuing Education Courses in the Industry

Why Choose the Brookbush Institute:

  1. Unparalleled Accuracy of Information: At the Brookbush Institute, accuracy is king. As the industry's only comprehensively evidence-based education platform, they're committed to delivering the most accurate information available. Each course is meticulously crafted from a systematic review of peer-reviewed research, ensuring practitioners receive top-notch, scientifically-backed knowledge that translates seamlessly into real-world results.
  2. Designed for Your Learning Preferences: Say goodbye to one-size-fits-all education. The Brookbush Institute's courses and certifications stand out with an innovative approach, offering modular courses, iterative testing, and a credit system instead of a daunting textbook and a single large final exam. Whether you're a visual learner who thrives on videos and illustrations or prefer digesting content through text and audio, their flexible formats cater to your learning style, allowing you to study anytime, anywhere – even from your phone.
  3. Affordability and Accessibility: Education shouldn't break the bank, and at the Brookbush Institute, it doesn't have to. Unlike other providers, they offer true monthly or yearly membership plans, slashing the initial cost of certification to just a fraction of comparable programs. Plus, with the freedom to cancel anytime, you can pursue your certification without financial strain, making top-tier education accessible to all aspiring CPTs.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you're ready to unlock your full potential as a registered massage therapist and expand your practice, the Brookbush Institute is your ultimate ally. With their commitment to accuracy, flexible learning options, and budget-friendly prices, you'll embark on a journey of professional growth and empowerment, setting the stage for a fulfilling career in massage, movement, and health.

Accreditations and Approvals

Brookbush Institute is accredited or approved by the following organizations.

National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork

National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork

This logo certifies that this courses is pre-approved by the National Certification Board of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork for continuing education (CE).

More than 140 pre-approved courses by the National Certification Board of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) for continuing education (CE).

National Certification Board of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB)

  • 1 Credit = 0.5 - 2 Continuing Education Hours
Canada Massage Therapists

Canada Massage Therapists

Applicable courses have been approved by the Massage Therapy Associations of Saskatchewan, Nova Scotia and Manitoba. New Brunswick, British Columbia and Prince Edward Island do not have organizations that pre-approve courses. Ontario and Newfoundland also do not have organizations that pre-approve courses; however, massage therapists are expected to acquire relevant continuing education and report credits/hours via the Strive Program. Quebec currently does not have standards or requirements for continuing education. Our courses are not approved in Alberta.

Australia Massage Therapists

Australia Massage Therapists

There are 5 organizations in Australia governing continuing education for massage therapists. Applicable courses have been approved by Massage Association Australia (MAA). The Association of Massage Therapists Australia (AMT) does not formally accredit continuing professional development courses; however, professionals are expected to complete and maintain records of 20 hours of relevant continuing education each year.

Note, every completed course with BrookbushInstitute.com generates a certificate that is easily accessed from the member dashboard, making portfolio creation as simple as possible.

See all of our accreditations

Integrated Manual Therapist

This certification is worth 80 credits and is broken down into the following modules:

Certified Personal Trainer

50 Credits

Human Movement Specialist

60 Credits

Integrated Manual Therapist

80 Credits

9 credits

Joint Anatomy

10 credits

Introduction To Manual Therapy

4 credits

Overhead Squat Assessment

4 credits

Movement Assessment

4 credits

Special Tests

14 credits

Static Manual Release

4 credits

Self-Administered Joint Mobilization

2 credits

Local Vibration

2 credits

Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM)

1 credits

Research: Movement and Corrective Exercise

10 credits

Electives

What our members are saying

great content

I have been a massage therapist for 10 yrs and I feel like all the “pieces” I’ve learned throughout the yrs have been put into place and can see the full picture. I am also a member to tons of great content since I love to learn! I plan to get my CPT through them as well.

Tricia Sanders
Tricia Sanders

convenience and affordability

Totally loving the convenience and affordability of this program with my crazy lifestyle! I feel like I am getting a quality education without a massive cost! My favorite part is the videos I can watch in the courses. I learn so much better that way. Once I really spent more time on the site, I figured out how to maneuver around a lot better! I enjoy the sense of humor, as well as the easy explanation, and short tests. And if I am really tired, I can have the computer read me the lessons. 😁

Kelli Martin
Kelli Martin

incredibly helpful

Brookbush has been incredibly helpful since I was in massage school and now as I’m in my career! I run my own practice and it gives me the resources I need to not only improve what I already know, but also help me navigate better, more efficient ways of treatment.

Casey Boland
Casey Boland

specific and effective tools

Brookbush Institute has the most detailed, specific and effective tools for online learning for movement and/or bodywork professionals. I love the combination of the videos as well as the text available online.

Mona Meline
Mona Meline

Stellar coursework

Over the last years I've returned time and again to Brookbush Institute for stellar coursework as I've worked toward a Human Movement Specialist certification. (I'm currently ACE CPT, and in training with Anatomy Trains for Structural Integration Manual Therapy.) Every Brookbush Institute module is fantastic and each one includes detailed informational videos, written descriptions of how to-do, and, more importantly, why to-do!

Lisa Knighton
Lisa Knighton

Most valuable certificate

The H.M.S. is the most valuable certificate I have earned and was a fraction of the the cost of my others. Define the best bang for your buck!

Haseem Mclean
Haseem Mclean
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Popular Courses

Trigger Point Assessment (and Palpation)

Trigger Point Assessment (and Palpation)

Reliability and validity of assessment, palpation, referral pain, and locating trigger points (knots). Assessment and efficacy of manual release/massage and trigger point release techniques on common overactive muscles like the trapezius, rhomboids, pectoralis minor, rotator cuff, pectoralis major, post delt, back muscles (paraspinal), quadratus lumborum (QL), quadriceps, and calves (gastrocnemius and soleus).

1 Credit
Adductor Muscles

Adductor Muscles

The hip adductor muscles include the pectineus, adductor brevis, adductor longus, adductor magnus, and gracilis. This course includes an in-depth review of anatomy and techniques for mobility and strength.

3 Credits
Static Manual Release: Hip Flexors (for Lumbo Pelvic Hip Complex Dysfunction)

Static Manual Release: Hip Flexors (for Lumbo Pelvic Hip Complex Dysfunction)

Manual release techniques for the commonly overactive hip flexor muscles. Soft tissue release techniques for the psoas and iliacus (iliopsoas), rectus femoris, tensor fascia latae, anterior adductors (pectineus, gracilis, adductors brevis, adductor longus, and adductor magnus) and vastus lateralis. Advanced soft tissue, massage, trigger point palpation, and mobilization techniques to inhibit antagonists. The reliability and validity of manual release techniques for anterior pelvic tilt, excessive forward lean, asymmetrical weight shift, knee pain, hip pain, back pain, sacroiliac joint (SIJ) dysfunction, and lumbopelvic hip complex dysfunction.

2 Credits
Lumbopelvic Hip Complex Dysfunction (LPHCD)

Lumbopelvic Hip Complex Dysfunction (LPHCD)

Predictive Model of Lumbopelvic Hip Complex Dysfunction (LPHCD): Signs of lumbopelvic hip complex dysfunction, muscle, joint, fascia, nervous system, neuromuscular recruitment, subsystem, and core muscle contribution. Exercise selection related to lower cross syndrome, anterior pelvic tilt, posterior pelvic tilt, knee bow in, knee bow out, and forward lean.

4 Credits

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