Personal Suitability

Effective interpersonal skills; Accurate; Excellent oral communication; Client focus; Interpersonal awareness; Values and ethics

Security and Safety Basic security clearance

Work Setting

Hospital/medical facility or clinic; School or educational institution/establishment

Additional Skills

Consult with other health care professionals when developing treatment plans for clients

Specific Skills

Assess clients by conducting range of motion and muscle tests and propose treatment plans; Explain procedures, risks and benefits to clients; Administer massage techniques through soft tissue manipulation, relaxation techniques, hydrotherapy, trigger point therapy, joint pain and lower grade mobilizations; Maintain records of treatments given; Massage and knead muscles and soft tissues of the body; Apply finger and hand pressure to specific points of the body

Experience 5 years or more

Education

Registered Apprenticeship certificateor equivalent experience

Languages English