NEW REQUIREMENTS
Massage Therapy update - Dec 2020 going forward
As per the update provided by the Chief Medical Officer of Health, Massage Therapists are able to resume immediately providing services under the following guidelines:
1. All clients must have either a written prescription from a Medical Doctor, or a written referral from a regulated health professional (https://www.alberta.ca/regulated-health-professions.aspx)
a. An existing written prescription is only valid if issued within the last 12 months.
b. An existing written referral is only valid if issued within the last 12 months.
c. A copy of the original written prescription or written referral is acceptable.
d. The written prescription or written referral must be provided prior to receiving treatment.
e. A copy of the written prescription or written referral must be kept in the client’s file.
As per the update provided by the Chief Medical Officer of Health, Massage Therapists are able to resume immediately providing services under the following guidelines:
1. All clients must have either a written prescription from a Medical Doctor, or a written referral from a regulated health professional (https://www.alberta.ca/regulated-health-professions.aspx)
a. An existing written prescription is only valid if issued within the last 12 months.
b. An existing written referral is only valid if issued within the last 12 months.
c. A copy of the original written prescription or written referral is acceptable.
d. The written prescription or written referral must be provided prior to receiving treatment.
e. A copy of the written prescription or written referral must be kept in the client’s file.