Certification is a professional framework for consistent and reliable national Best Practice Standard and Quality Assurance for the Australian remedial massage and myotherapy industry.
01
Ethics & Best Practice
Formal recognition of compliance with an industry Code of Ethics; conformity to a Best Practice Standard.
02
Transparent Auditing
A transparent, consistent process of auditing and collecting industry data.
03
Practice Protection
Protection of practice for Certified therapists through international copyright and trademarking of the scheme.
04
Skills & Diversity
A facility to harness the diversity and creativity of therapists, and map the professional competencies, skills, and qualifications available to the health sector and patients.
05
Consumer Confidence
A leading edge in giving consumers assurity of your professional status and an informed choice of therapist.
Eligibility Information
Members of the following associations are eligible to apply for Certification by Massage & Myotherapy Australia
Massage & Myotherapy Australia
Australian Traditional Medicine Society (ATMS)
Australian Natural Therapists Association (ANTA)
Massage Association of Australia (MAA)
Myotherapy Association Australia (MAA formerly IRMA)
Australian Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Association (AACMA)
Shiatsu Therapy Association of Australia (STAA)
Bowen Therapists Federation of Australia (BTFA)
• Step 1
This stage involves completing an Application Form which includes submission of all mandatory records and evidence required to meet the standard. Items such as police checks, ABN, training level and currency of all requirements of Membership of Associations such as First Aid etc. The outcome of this stage will be whether you can move onto Stage Two.
• Step 2
This will involve completing a Workbook either by editable digital documentation or paper based and you will need to provide evidence of documentation such as Certificates and/or photos, evidence of items such as hygiene policy, privacy policy, etc. This is the most detailed part of the process.
• Step 3
This stage is where all documentation is completed and checked and will involve a visit from one or two trained Certification Site Support Assessors to your clinic to confirm information provided in your Self-Assessment Workbook, clarify any questions you may have and view your work space. This take between 45 minute to one hour so as not to disrupt your practice for long.
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