Becoming a Member
Start Your Journey as a Registered Massage Therapist
General Requirements for New Applicants
To qualify for membership, applicants must:
Graduate from a Recognized Massage Therapy School
Pass the MTAS Member Qualifying Examination (MQE)
- Includes written and practical exams
- Covers anatomy, physiology, pathology, assessment, treatment techniques, and ethics
Submit Required Documentation
- Criminal Record Check (within 6 months, including vulnerable sector search)
- CPR Level C & Standard First Aid Certification
- Proof of liability insurance ($2 million minimum coverage)
Pay Membership Fees
- Practicing Membership: $430 per year
- Non-Practicing Membership: $215 per year
Educational Institutions
Applicants must complete their training at a recognized massage therapy institution that meets the 2,200-hour education requirement. MTAS does not accept experience in place of formal education. The following elements are required in an eligible program:
Inter-Jurisdictional Practice Competency and Prior Learning Assessment (IJ PC/PI)
Massage therapists trained in other provinces or countries may be eligible for membership through the Inter-Jurisdictional Practice Competency and Prior Learning Assessment (IJ PC/PI) process.
Massage Therapists from Regulated Provinces
- If in good standing with a College of Massage Therapy in a regulated province, no MQE is required.
- Must submit a Letter of Good Standing and proof of certification.
Massage Therapists from Unregulated Provinces
- Must meet the 2,200-hour education requirement.
- Must write and pass the MTAS MQE.
Internationally Trained Massage Therapists
- Must undergo a credential review process to determine equivalency.
- A $50 + GST fee applies for credential evaluation.
- If training is deemed insufficient, additional coursework or examinations may be required.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are from a regulated province and in good standing, you are not required to take the exam. Instead, you must submit a Letter of Good Standing and proof of liability insurance.
The full application process, including document review and scheduling the MQE, takes approximately 2-4 weeks.
Applicants may be required to complete additional coursework, obtain further clinical experience, or pass competency assessments.
No, you cannot practice as a Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) in Saskatchewan without MTAS approval and liability insurance.