{"id":12191,"date":"2020-01-01T08:00:48","date_gmt":"2020-01-01T08:00:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aqtn.ca\/questions\/?p=12191"},"modified":"2026-03-11T15:21:35","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T15:21:35","slug":"requirements-massage-therapy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aqtn.ca\/questions\/association-quebec-aqtn-other-posts\/requirements-massage-therapy\/","title":{"rendered":"Eligibility requirements for the massage therapy designation"},"content":{"rendered":"

Non-profit Quebec-based multidisciplinary association :
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AQTN’s minimum training requirement for massage therapy is 400 hours.<\/strong><\/p>\n

How the 1000 hours works:<\/strong><\/p>\n

To meet the requirement, students must complete 1000 hours of training. This typically consists of a Level II of 600 hours, with a specialization such as kinesitherapy, orthotherapy or sports massage. The association continues to accepts new graduates from a recognized school, even before having reached 1000 hours. If you studied massage therapy and were issued a permit in one of the five regulated provinces, the exam and equivalency are not required, as the training is verifiable by the regulating body!<\/p>\n

We do not evaluate applications over the phone or by email, you must submit your application with the required documents. <\/strong>
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A typical Level I Swedish massage training includes:<\/div>
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