FAQs
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.
- Massage Therapists Association Saskatchewan
- Massage Therapy Association Nova Scotia
- Massage Therapy Association Manitoba
- College of Massage Therapists British Columbia
- College of Massage Therapists Ontario (CMTO) - STRiVE
- College of Massage Therapists of New Brunswick
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.
- Massage Association Australia (MAA)
- Association of Massage Therapists Australia (AMT)
- 1 credit = 1 CPE (or 1 contact hour)
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