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Comment by Rick Rosen on February 8, 2013 at 5:18am

Here's a short link to access the AFMTE Core Competencies for Massage Therapy Teachers: http://goo.gl/LT4w6. This document is also available from AFMTE website.

Comment by Jeff Sims on February 8, 2013 at 3:00am

i wonder: if the Alliance has published a document, is it available? is this something i can read? thanks

Comment by Shirley Knapp on February 5, 2013 at 3:27pm

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Comment by Pete Whitridge on February 5, 2013 at 12:44pm

ALLIANCE PUBLISHES COMPREHENSIVE TEACHER STANDARDS DOCUMENT

The Alliance for Massage Therapy Education has completed Phase 1 of its National Teacher Education Standards Project, and is pleased to announce the publication of the Core Competencies for Massage Therapy Teachers. This document – the first of its kind in the massage therapy field – describes the foundational knowledge, skills and attitudes (KSAs) needed for teachers to produce successful and consistent outcomes with adult learners in a variety of educational settings.

These comprehensive standards apply to the work of teachers across the entire continuum of massage therapy education, from entry-level training programs to post-graduate studies. They also apply to teachers throughout the arc of their professional careers.

In December 2010, the Alliance launched the National Teacher Education Standards Project (TESP) as part of its long-term commitment to strengthen and improve the quality of massage therapy education. This endeavor is both timely and essential because the majority of instructors in this field have not received formal training in the theory and methodology of teaching. As well, there are few jurisdictions that uphold competency standards for massage therapy teachers.

The Core Competencies will provide guidance to classroom teachers, continuing education providers, schools, national accrediting commissions, state regulatory agencies and other organizations in the massage therapy field.

The National Teacher Education Standards Project (TESP) will be carried out through a series of five phases: With Phase 1 now finished, the Alliance moves into Phases 2 and 3, which involve the creation of a model teacher training curriculum and the identification and development of training resources. To ensure that teachers have achieved the competencies, a voluntary certification program will be established as Phase 4. The final step will involve working with school accreditors and regulators to incorporate these teacher education standards. Overall, it's estimated the TESP will take 5-10 years.

The Alliance's Professional Standards Committee was responsible for the development of this document. A diverse group of experienced teachers, CE providers and massage school directors researched existing teacher standards throughout the realms of public education and specialized professional education. The committee incorporated some of these well-researched templates, adding to them the unique nature and attributes of massage therapy education. Throughout the process, important feedback on working drafts was obtained from attendees at the Alliance's 2011 and 2012 Annual Conferences, as well as through public comment periods. The finished product is a true community effort.

According to Alliance President Pete Whitridge, LMT, "The establishment of the Core Competencies is a landmark achievement in the massage therapy field. Now that these standards are in place, we are shifting our focus to the practical tasks of implementation. In the months and years to come, the Alliance will provide resources to assist individuals and institutions in the process of meeting these standards, for the ultimate benefit of students and clients of massage therapy."

In ongoing support of this project, the Alliance will focus on the theme of "Creating a Culture of Teaching Excellence" for it's 2013 Annual Conference. This event will be held July 18-20 in St. Charles, Missouri, and will feature workshops and discussion forums about the process of implementing teacher standards. The Alliance looks forward to the input of all who attend this conference, as these voices and perspectives shape the future of massage therapy education.

 

Comment by Kimberly Rogers on October 22, 2012 at 1:51pm

Attention Wisconsin Reflexologists, Reflexology educators and those interested in the Reflexology modality--Wisconsin is re-forming its state Reflexology association. Become part of this historic event by participating in a FREE teleconference call. Get your voice heard!

Date: Wednesday, October 24, 2012

Time: 8:15 p.m.

Agenda

1) Roll Call

2) By-Law status

3) Information gathering efforts: County, City, village, Town, USA schools.

4) New name considerations

5) Mass mailing consideration

6) Set next meeting date

7) Adjourn

If you would like to join in, dial (605) 475-4700. Enter 446324, then # key at the prompt. Look forward to "seeing" you there!

Comment by Vlad on April 13, 2012 at 6:16pm

Massage Educators in Texas - please list your classes here:

http://www.txmassageforum.com/ceu_city

Comment by Susan G. Salvo on April 5, 2012 at 11:18am

Sorry, the Sefton article on Research Based Massage Effect did not post correctly. Try using this link.

Comment by Melissa DeFrancesco on April 5, 2012 at 11:13am

Thanks Susan! Always looking for new resources on the history of massage. The students typically get  a little bored with that one :)

Comment by Susan G. Salvo on April 5, 2012 at 11:12am

Two GREAT teaching resources

1) Article on MASSAGE EFFECTS (based on Scientific Research) by JoEllen Sefton, PhD, ATC, CMT

http://www.wix.com/cmjenn/ss#!vstc2%3dchp

2) Video on MASSAGE HISTORY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qg-MFMGjYc8&list=UUVROW6MqPGRRog...

Comment by Robert Libbey RMT on March 18, 2012 at 7:19pm

Offerings of Perspective and Guidance in Providing Treatment: The Thorax Part 1
 http://www.lastsite.ca/blog/offerings-of-perspective-and-guidance-i...

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