Training in massage therapy (reference to the Québec model of massage therapy includes three competency profiles and allows the certified massage therapist to perform a massage that is safe, effective and adapted to various health conditions.
These three profiles take the form of training programs (from 400 to 1,800 hours) offered across the network of FQM-accredited schools and through the Institut de formation de la FQM. Their accreditation ensures that teaching and training are compliant with the highest quality standards (ISO 9001: 2015) comparable with those in force in other provinces where massage therapy is regulated.
The requirements of the FQM-recognized training profiles are as follows:
- Profile 1: 400 hours
- Profile 2: 1,000 hours
- Profile 3: 1,600 to 1,800 hours
For complete details on each of these profiles, please view the Québec model of massage therapy.
Questions on this subject…
If you have any questions concerning massage therapy training, please contact our member services at 1-800-363-9609, extension 228, or write to support@fqm.qc.ca
For further information
Online training capsules
The Québec mode of massage therapy (in French)
FQM-accredited schools (in French)
Courses offered by the Institut de formation de la FQM (in French)
Continuing professional training: An effective career development strategy (in French)