Course Evaluation Request

Thank you for your interest in having a course evaluated by the Massage Therapy Association of Alberta (MTAA). To initiate the evaluation process, please complete the MTAA Course Evaluation Form in full. All required information and documentation must be submitted before a course can be reviewed by the MTAA Competence Committee.

Course Evaluation Fee
A non-refundable fee of $50 plus GST per course submission is required and must be paid prior to evaluation. Please note that refunds will not be issued for courses that are declined or denied due to insufficient documentation.

Course Outline Requirements
A detailed course outline must be submitted for each hour of instruction. This information enables the Competence Committee to gain a comprehensive understanding of all course components. Submissions lacking sufficient detail may be declined.

Additional Information & Review Timelines
The MTAA reserves the right to request further information beyond what is outlined in the Course Evaluation Form. The MTAA also reserves the right to decline any course evaluation or re-evaluation request at its discretion.

Please allow up to 60 days or more for the review process to be completed. Timelines may vary depending on the complexity of the review, the volume of submissions, and whether additional information is required. While every effort is made to ensure timely processing, delays may occur due to Competence Committee scheduling and administrative requirements.

Submission Requirements
The MTAA will not accept partial submissions. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that all required materials are submitted as outlined in the Course Evaluation Form. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

Should you have any questions or require clarification regarding the course evaluation process, please contact our office by emailing marketing@mtaalberta.com.

Course Information

Course Title - This must match the title listed on certificates of completions issued to members*

Course Description - This will be posted on the member side of the MTAA website for members to view*

Website - Must be a hyperlink to the course details/ registration. Only 1 hyperlink can be provided*

Course Type*

Online (Self-Paced)
In-Person
Live Online
Hybrid - In-Person (or Live Online) and Online (self- Paced)

Total Length of Course -Confirm the total number of hours. Be sure to include breaks*

Hourly Outline - We require that a detailed hourly breakdown be provided. Be sure to include any breaks and lunches. Clearly indicate theory and hands-on portions of the course. If the course is online (self-paced) then please provide an outline of the length of each module and include the length of time for any video's. Failure to provide a detailed outline will result in course turndown. *

Contraindications & Safety Precautions - Please provide a list of contraindications and or safety precautions that are taught in the course. *

Course Objectives - Please provide a detailed review of what the participants are taught, what they will learn, clinical skills after completion, and any additional skills learned throughout the course. *

Does the course teach any information that is out of scope of practice for MTAA members? *

Yes
No

If you answered YES to the above question, please clearly identify any learning which is considered OUT OF SCOPE OF PRACTICE for MTAA members. Please note that a minimum of 75% of the course material must be IN SCOPE OF PRACTICE for MTAA members for the course to be approved.

If you answered YES, please confirm where in the course you address this for massage therapists as OUT OF SCOPE learning must be clearly noted in each course.

References: All course submissions must include a complete list of references in APA or MLA format. References should reflect current and credible sources such as journal articles, textbooks, websites, and case studies that support the course content. To ensure accuracy, we recommend using a reputable online citation generator. Please note that incomplete or missing references may result in the rejection of a course submission. The MTAA promotes an evidence-based approach to treatment, and all references must support this standard. Any materials, references, studies, or claims that the committee deems unsupported may result in denial of approval. Testimonials are not considered valid references.*

Which form of testing do students need to complete in this course? *

Multiple Choice Test Case Study Reflective Writing Clinical Evaluations Other No Testing is Completed in this Course

Testing - If you selected OTHER in the above questions please clarify the form of testing.

Testing - If you selected NO TESTING, please confirm how you verify the students learning of the information taught.

Providing a Sample Certificate of completion

A copy of a sample certificate of completion is required to be submitted. The sample certificate must include the following:

The official course title
The students first and last name
Date of the course was completed
The company/ course instructor name

To view an example of a sample certificate, please CLICK HERE. All of the information in yellow is required to be listed on the sample certificate of completion

Please upload a copy of the sample certificate of completion*

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Instructor Information

Please complete the information for the courses instructor(s)

Company Name

Course Facilitator Name(s)*

Email Address*

Re-enter to confirm

Phone Number*

Mailing Address*

If you are an MTAA member, Please list your member number

Instructor Qualifications

Please upload a copy of the course instructor(s) resume or CV as well as a copy of their good standing. The good standing must be from the association or regulatory college they belong to. The good standing must show when their membership is valid until.

All instructors must have three (3) years of practice experience as a fully licensed practitioner in their field to be approved to teach PD courses to meet MTAA requirements.

Please select which requirement each instructor meets as outlined below: *

The instructor is a Massage Therapist in Canada and documentation is submitted that confirms the instructor is a member in good standing with either a regulatory college or an association in the province in which they reside. * A minimum of three (3) years of experience as a fully licensed RMT is required to instruct a course.
The instructor is licensed with the NCBTMB (USA) and documentation is submitted that confirms completion of the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) examination. * A minimum of three (3) years of experience as a fully licensed RMT is required to instruct a course.
The instructor is a faculty member in a relevant instructor role of an academic department at a public University or College. Documentation is submitted from the supervisor or department head of the institution, on official University or College letterhead, that outlines their area of instruction and the number of years which they have been in the role. Relevant instructor roles include those which are related to the MTAA Scope of Practice i.e.: Pathology, Anatomy, Neurology, Ethics, etc. * A minimum of three (3) years of experience as an instructor is required to instruct a course.
The instructor is not an RMT. If an instructor is not an RMT, please review the additional information required below.

When an instructor is not an RMT: In these cases, the instructor must hold a formal professional designation such as that for a Physiotherapist, Chiropractor, Medical Doctor, Nurse, Acupuncturist, CPA, etc. in their related field. The instructor must hold a current membership and show proof of good standing with their governing body. Instructors must have at least 3 years of experience in their related field in order to be accepted by the MTAA. Only in cases of marketing and other business-related courses will we make an exception. Practitioners in fields that do not confirm a formal designation will not be accepted. This includes but is not limited to: Doulas, Somatic Release Practitioners, Dance Instructors, Fitness Coaches, Spa Practitioners, etc. Please confirm the instructor’s designation and the name of the governing body they belong to ( regulatory college or professional association).

Please upload a Resume or CV for each course facilitator.*

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Confirmation of professional designation is required for each course instructor. This can be achieved by submitting a current letter of good standing with the instructor’s regulatory college or accepted professional association. Instructors who hold current membership with a regulatory college have the option to confirm their status by uploading a copy of their membership that can be copied from the college public registry.*

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Consent To Audit

The MTAA reserves the right to request a member of the Competence Committee or an assigned designate to audit any online or in-person courses free of charge. This may occur at any time during the approval period for this course. Committee members ( or designate) must be provided access to the course in its entirety. Failure to meet this requirement may result in courses being denied approval, or approval being paused until the course has been audited.

Permission to assess and audit online courses must be granted prior to MTAA approval.

Please select one of the options: *

Online: Login access information is attached, and I hereby grant permission to the MTAA to audit the course.
In-person: I understand that the in-person course may be audited by an MTAA representative at any time and hereby grant permission. The MTAA will contact the facilitator to confirm the date and time of the audit if required.

If you have selected ONLINE, please provide the online access details to audit the course.

Declaration

Please read and confirm that you understand all of the following requirements: *

I understand that if approved, the course approval period is 3 -years in length. Each can be reevaluated once the initial approval has expired. All re-evaluations require confirmation of course details as well as the MTAA fee to be paid at that time.
I understand that if the course title or any information within the approved changes, I am required to resubmit the course for re-evaluation with the applicable fee provided.

Payment Information

Please complete the payment information details below. Each course evaluation costs a fee of $50 plus GST. The MTAA accepts Visa, Visa Debit, or Mastercard.

It is important to know that the MTAA Admin team will not process payment until all of the required information has been submitted.

Card Number*

Card Expiry Date*

CVV (3 Digit code found on the back of the card)*

Submit

Course Evaluation Request

Course Information

Providing a Sample Certificate of completion

Instructor Information

Instructor Qualifications

Consent To Audit

Declaration

Payment Information

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