The demand for massage therapists is rapidly growing in part due to the aging population, increased interest in alternative medicine and holistic healing, and the fact that stress-related office injuries are on the rise. Massage therapists are generally self-employed health professionals. Massage therapy is a regulated health profession overseen by the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario in accordance with the Regulated Health Professions Act and the Massage Therapy Act.

 

Employment Opportunities:

 

• Sports Therapist
• Health and Fitness Clubs
• Health Clinics
• Chiropractic Offices
• Private Practice
• On-Site Therapy Clinics
• Large Organizations
• Cruise Ships
• Community Health Clinics
• Hospitals
• Nursing Homes
• Professional or Amateur Sports
• Resorts & Spas

 

 

Scope of Practice

The practice of massage therapy is the assessment of the soft tissue and joints of the body and the treatment and prevention of physical dysfunction and pain of the soft tissue and joints by manipulation to develop, maintain, rehabilitate or augment physical function, or relieve pain.  (Massage Therapy Act, 1991)

 

RMT Designation

The use of any title or designation is an effective method of quickly imparting considerable information to others, especially in the case of professional designations. Some titles such as “Massage Therapist” are protected by legislation and their use is only granted through registration with the regulatory body for the profession.

Background

 

The principle purpose for protection of title is to prevent confusion or misrepresentation to the public. One of the central elements of the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA), 1991 and the Massage Therapy Act, 1991 is the protection of title. In Ontario, the title “Massage Therapist” or “M.T.” or any variation or abbreviation of them, is reserved for individuals registered with the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario.  Title protection allows the public to readily identify those individuals who are registered with the College and are consequently accountable for the delivery of massage therapy service that meets the established standards of the profession. There has been ongoing confusion about the appropriate designation that distinguishes a Massage Therapist who is registered with the College. Many members of the public are unaware of protected titles and believe that the designation for registered members of the College is RMT and that members using the MT designation are not trained to the same standard or registered with the College. Professional Massage therapists should represent themselves in a clear, open, and straightforward manner. In order to achieve transparency and to avoid misrepresentation or confusion for the public, it is essential that therapists use a consistent designation.  The Council of the College has determined that, in the interest of transparency, RMT should be the only designation used by members of the College.

 

Medical Office Assistants are integral members of the health care delivery team and perform many administrative and clinical procedures. Attributes of a successful Medical Office Assistant include knowledge of Doctors’ general office procedures, typing and proficiency in medical terminology, good written and verbal communications skills, pleasant professional telephone manner, medical billing knowledge, dependable, flexible empathetic, honest, able to maintain confidential information, excellent interpersonal skills, and being a team player.

 

Employment opportunities:

 

• Medical Office Assistant Hospitals
• Medical Clinics
• Dentist Offices
• Medical Laboratories
• Non-Institutional Health Services
• Offices of Physicians, Surgeons, and Health Practitioners.
• Pharmaceutical companies
• Government Health Agencies

 

 The LAN Support Specialist leads to several certifications but the MCSE is the premier certification for professionals who analyze business requirements and implement the infrastructure for business solutions based on the Windows® 2003 platform. Completion of the LAN Support Specialist program and associated certifications, prepares one for typical IT duties and tasks. This includes, but is not limited to, the following:

 

Employment Opportunities:

 

• Network Administrator
• Systems Engineer
• Technical Support Engineer
• Systems Analyst
• Network Analyst - Support Analyst
• IT Consultant
• PC Technician
• Help Desk Consultant and / or Operator

 

Critical Responsibilities:

 

• Analyze the business requirements for the system architecture.
• Design a system architecture solution that meets business requirements.
• Deploy, install, and configure the components of the system architecture.
• Manage the components of the system architecture on an ongoing basis.
• Monitor and optimize the components of the system architecture.
• Diagnose and resolve problems regarding the components of the system architecture.

 

Professional payroll administration is mission-critical occupation because of the magnitude of the remuneration by employers and the breadth of the legislative compliance requirements. Canada's 1.5 million employers count on payroll professionals to annually pay $730 billion in wages, $230 billion in statutory remittances, and over $80 billion in health and retirement benefits, while complying with over 185 federal and provincial legislative requirements.

 

Many organizations are seeking people with expert knowledge in payroll practices. The certificate from The Canadian Payroll Association (CPA) gives you a nationally recognized standard of excellence in payroll management that employers request and need.

Employment Opportunities:

 

• Payroll Clerk
• Human Resources
• Payroll Specialist,
• Payroll Administrator
• Benefits Officer
• Pay and Benefits Administrator
• Payroll Officer
• Salary Administration Officer
• Bookkeeper
• Accounting & Administration Assistant
• Government/Public Administration

 

The Personal Support Worker program was developed as part of the Ontario government’s plan to reform long-term care and support services which are provided to people in long-term care facilities or living at home in the community. Personal Support Workers assist with the tasks of daily living. Services are provided in homes, the community, in long-term facilities, congregate housing settings and day programs. Personal Support Workers must develop a broad range of abilities beyond dexterity skills. They must provide not only for the comfort, safety and well-being of their clients, but also demonstrate sensitivity and respect for those in their care. The attitude, abilities and approach of the worker are critical to the well-being and health of the people they support. This program standardizes training and provides a solid educational base for workers who provide long-term care and support services in both institutional and community settings.

 

Employment Opportunities:

 

• Community health care agencies
• Long-term health care facilities
• Retirement Homes
• Hospitals
• Day programs
• Private duty
• Hospice
• Group homes

 

Career Overview

 

Personal Support Workers have theory and clinical training in community and long-term health care facilities and are in demand for community and facility placements.

 

The PSW has a skill and knowledge level that includes: basic nursing, social service training, supportive care for ongoing conditions and/or cognitive impairments, assisting with medications and caring for palliative care patients. Personal Support Workers report to Directors of Nursing, Directors of Care, Client Service Coordinators, Charge Nurses, Case Managers and other designated team leaders.

 

Students receive comprehensive training to assist Pharmacists with prescription requests, manage inventory, maintain patient data and profiles, and communicate effectively with patients, suppliers and health care personnel. Students will learn to exercise critical-thinking, problem-solving, decision-making, and sound judgment.

 

Graduates are well-positioned to join the pharmacy team, providing skills with confidence, professionalism and accountability, in accordance with Ontario College of Pharmacy standards.

 

Employment opportunities:

 

• Pharmacies
• Nursing homes and long-term care facilities
• Hospitals and Clinics

Duties may require you to administer active and passive manual therapeutic exercises and modality treatments, such as ultrasound, electrical stimulation, ultraviolet, infrared, and hot and cold packs; administer traction to relieve neck/back pain, using intermittent/static traction equipment; instruct, motivate, and assist patients to learn and improve functional activities, such as pre-ambulation, transfer, ambulation, and daily-living activities; observe patients during treatments and compile/evaluate data on patients' responses to treatments and progress, and report orally or in writing to the Physiotherapist; fit patients for, adjust, and train patients in use and care of orthopedic braces, prostheses, and supportive devices, such as crutches, canes, walkers, and wheelchairs; confer with members of physical therapy staff and other health team members, individually and in conference, to exchange, discuss, and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying, and coordinating treatment programs; perform clerical duties, such as taking inventory, ordering supplies, answering telephones, taking messages, and filling out forms; measure patients' range-of-joint motion, length and girth of body; clean treatment areas and ensure supplies are available as required; and document treatment and Workload Measurement statistics

 

Employment opportunities:

 

• Physiotherapy Clinics
• Rehabilitation centers
• Long-term care facilities
• Sports medicine clinics
• Community health care agencies
• Hospitals
• Rehabilitation Clinics
• Sports Medicine Practitioners
• Chiropractic Clinics
• Sports Teams
• Other medical settings