Education Requirements
Massage Therapy Education
There are no massage therapy certificate or degree programs offered in Prince Edward Island. To become a massage therapist and register in PEI, you will need to have:
- Successfully completed a postsecondary diploma or certificate in massage therapy within the last 3 years (minimum 2200-hour program)
- Successfully completed the entry-to-practice exam from a regulatory body for massage therapy (currently available in British Columbia, Ontario, New Brunswick, or Newfoundland and Labrador)
Most current 2200-hour programs in Canada have been approved by the Council.
Jurisprudence Exam
The jurisprudence exam assesses a registrant's knowledge and understanding of specific rules and regulations for massage therapists working in PEI.
All CMTPEI registrants, except those with limited-time special registration, must pass the jurisprudence exam by their first registration renewal.
The content of the jurisprudence exam is pulled from the Regulated Health Professions Act, Massage Therapists Regulations, and the College's Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice.