MTAM Events

April - 2019

CPR Level C Recertification

April 26, 2019 | 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

2 Core Competency/Primary Credits

with Tori Webber, 1st Choice First Aid

Please note: 2 Core Competency credits will be applied only in the case of first recertification within a members cycle and 2 Complementary credits will be applied to the second recertification within a cycle.

MTAM Practicing/Non-Practicing/Retired/Student Members: $57 + GST

-- Event is full --

May - 2019

Look Both Ways: Recognize and Respond to Healthcare Boundaries before Crossing with Susan Kos-Whicher

May 5, 2019 | 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

2 Core Competency/Primary Credits

*Conference Course*

This course will be an interactive session that combines information from all of our recent professional boundaries series events including:

Using your Spidey Senses

Challenges of being a male RMT

Professional Boundaries in Healthcare

At the end of the session, participants will understand the subtleties of health care boundary crossings and the insidious nature of their development. They will be able to evaluate their own practice habits and modify, if necessary, to ensure a safe, healthy, and positive treatment environment for both their clients and themselves.

Please register for this course at mtamconference.com

PIP 4: Working Alone Safely & Dealing with Difficult Clients

May 13, 2019 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

2 Core Competency/Primary Credits

With the Winnipeg Police Service

Join us for this popular event and learn how to deal with difficult clients and learn safe practices when working alone.

MTAM Practicing/Non-Practicing/Retired/Student Members: FREE

Associate members: $15 + GST

Webinar Wednesday - Topic: Follow up to The Future of the Massage Therapy Profession

May 15, 2019 | 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM

1 Core Competency/Primary Credits

FREE | for MTAM Practicing/Non-Practicing/Retired/Student Members Only

With Paul Kohlmeier, President of the Massage Therapy Association of Manitoba.

Joining Paul will be Andrew Lewarne, Executive Director of the RMTAO(Registered Massage Therapists' Association of Ontario), Cathy Ryan RMT and co-author of Traumatic Scar Tissue Management: Therapeutic massage principles, practice and protocols and Rosalynn Carter RMT and President of ANBMT(Association of New Brunswick Massage Therapists)!

- Webinar Option -

CPR Level C Recertification

May 24, 2019 | 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

2 Core Competency/Primary Credits

With Tori Webber, 1st Choice First Aid

Please note: 2 Core Competency credits will be applied only in the case of first recertification within a members cycle and 2 Complementary credits will be applied to the second recertification within a cycle.

MTAM Practicing/Non-Practicing/Retired/Student Members: $57 + GST

Research Roadshow ~ Winkler

May 24, 2019 | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

2 Core Competency/Primary Credits

As part of the goal to make massage therapy research fun and approachable, the MTAM Research Committee's newest Roadshow is coming your way in 2019!

MTAM Practicing/Non-Practicing/Retired/Student Members: $20 plus GST
MTAM Associate Members: $35 plus GST | Non-Members: $50 plus GST

Location:

Quality Inn Conference and Event Center
851 Main Street
Winkler MB

June - 2019

Perspectives in Practice 3: Best Practices in Marketing and Advertising for Your Business

June 2, 2019 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

2 Core Competency/Primary Credits

With Tricia Weidenbacher | MORE DETAILS TO FOLLOW

This great discussion will explore basic principles of marketing leading to a discussion of hands-on ideas and ways to grow your Massage Therapy practice. This course is suitable for individuals and clinics.

MTAM Practicing/Non-Practicing/Retired/Student Members: FREE

Associate members: $15 + GST

- Webinar Option -

MTAM Journal Club | Topic: TBD

June 5, 2019 | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

2 Core Competency/Primary Credits

MTAM Journal Club | Topic: TBD

Article to read in advance: Coming Soon!

MTAM Practicing/Non-Practicing/Retired/Student Members Only: FREE

Research Roadshow ~ Steinbach

June 10, 2019 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

2 Core Competency/Primary Credits

As part of the goal to make massage therapy research fun and approachable, the MTAM Research Committee's newest Roadshow is coming your way in 2019!

MTAM Practicing/Non-Practicing/Retired/Student Members: $20 plus GST
MTAM Associate Members: $35 plus GST | Non-Members: $50 plus GST

Location: Steinbach Days Inn - Conference Room
75 Provincial Trunk Hwy 12, Steinbach, MB
(Right on Highway #12-East side of the Hwy.)

Money Monday: Financial Plan 101 for RMTs

June 17, 2019 | 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

1.5 Core Competency/Primary Credits

Expert discussion provided by Affinity Partner Evan Morgan from Sun Life Financial
1-hour discussion plus time for questions | DETAILS TO FOLLOW

MTAM Practicing/Non-Practicing/Retired/Student Members: $20 plus GST

- Webinar Option -

CPR Level C Recertification

June 21, 2019 | 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

2 Core Competency/Primary Credits

MTAM Practicing/Non-Practicing/Retired/Student Members: $57 + GST

August - 2019

Practice Boundaries Series: Using Your Massage Therapist Spidey Senses* Wisely

August 6, 2019 | 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

2 Core Competency/Primary Credits

With Susan Kos-Whicher B.A., RMT | DETAILS
*Copyright Marvel ComicBooks/Spider-Man's Spider Sense

MTAM Practicing/Non-Practicing/Retired/Student Members: FREE
MTAM Associate Members: $25 + GST

Charting Best Practices: How to Chart More Information in Less Time

August 11, 2019 | 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

2 Core Competency/Primary Credits

With Melanie Brohm, B.Sc., RMT | DETAILS TO FOLLOW

MTAM Practicing/Non-Practicing/Retired/Student Members: $50 plus GST

MTAM Associate Members: $65 + GST

Non-Members: $95 + GST

Draping Refresher: Best Practices and Safe Boundaries

August 11, 2019 | 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM

3 Core Competency/Primary Credits

With Melanie Brohm RMT | DETAILS TO FOLLOW

MTAM Practicing/Non-Practicing/Retired/Student Members: $50 + GST

MTAM Associate Members: $65 + GST

Non-Members: $95 + GST

IASTM ~ Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization

August 15, 2019 | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

7 Core Competency/Primary Credits

Back by popular demand!

Join Dr. Nikita Vizniak in Winnipeg and learn how IASTM can decrease your treatment time, improve patient outcomes, and prolong your career, by using your applied anatomy and critical thinking skills!

**Take both courses and save!**

MTAM Practicing/Non-Practicing/Retired/Student Members: $249 + GST
MTAM Associate Members: $299 + GST
Non-Members: $329 + GST

Includes: course handouts and lunch

IASTM ~ Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization & Anatomy & Movement Therapy

August 15, 2019 | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

14 Core Competency/Primary Credits

*Register for both courses and Save!*

Join Dr. Nikita Vizniak in Winnipeg for:

Augsut 15, 2019 | 9:00am-5:00pm | Instrumented Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization
Explore applied anatomy, kinesiology and biomechanics with key underlying themes of tissue specific identification, injury based movement modification, and use of evidence based best practices.
August 16, 2019 | 9:00am-5:00pm | Anatomy & Movement Therapy
Learn more about applied anatomy, kinesiology and biomechanics with key underlying themes of tissue specific identification, injury based movement modification, and use of evidence based best practices.

MTAM Practicing/Non-Practicing/Retired/Student Members: $449 + GST
MTAM Associate Members: $539 + GST
Non-Members: $599 + GST

Includes: course handouts and lunch

Anatomy & Movement Therapy

August 16, 2019 | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

7 Core Competency/Primary Credits

Join Dr. Nikita Vizniak in Winnipeg and Explore applied anatomy, kinesiology and biomechanics with key underlying themes of tissue specific identification, injury based movement modification, and use of evidence based best practices.

**Take both courses and save!**

MTAM Practicing/Non-Practicing/Retired/Student Members: $249 + GST
MTAM Associate Members: $299 + GST
Non-Members: $329 + GST

Includes: course handouts and lunch

Money Monday: Retirement Planning with Ralph Irwin

August 19, 2019 | 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

1.5 Core Competency/Primary Credits

Retirement planning is about managing your money so you can make the most of your retirement years. Your retirement plan should balance your needs, wants and the reality of your finances.

MTAM Practicing/Non-Practicing/Retired/Student Members Only: $20 + GST

- Webinar Option -

Independent Contractor 101

August 26, 2019 | 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

2 Core Competency/Primary Credits

With Christy Cook | MORE DETAILS TO FOLLOW

Massage therapists and similar health care service providers often work in situations in which they think they are independent contractors but are really being treated as employees. This course will help clinic owners and RMTs understand the difference between an independent contractor and employee relationship, CRA guidelines that distunguish the two types of workers and how to make the most of your independent contractor status.

MTAM Practicing/Non-Practicing/Retired/Student Members: $47 plus GST
Non-Members/Guests: $65 plus GST

September - 2019

Research Roadshow ~ Winnipeg

September 20, 2019 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

2 Core Competency/Primary Credits

As part of the goal to make massage therapy research fun and approachable, the MTAM Research Committee's newest Roadshow is coming your way in 2019!

MTAM Practicing/Non-Practicing/Retired/Student Members: $20 plus GST
MTAM Associate Members: $35 plus GST | Non-Members: $50 plus GST

MTAM Journal Club | Topic: TBD

September 25, 2019 | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

2 Core Competency/Primary Credits

MTAM Journal Club | Topic: TBD

MTAM Practicing/Non-Practicing/Retired/Student Members Only: FREE

October - 2019

Charting Best Practices: How to Chart More Information in Less Time

October 6, 2019 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

2 Core Competency/Primary Credits

With Melanie Brohm, B.Sc., RMT | DETAILS TO FOLLOW

MTAM Practicing/Non-Practicing/Retired/Student Members: $50 plus GST

MTAM Associate Members: $65 + GST

Non-Members: $95 + GST

Mental Health First Aid

October 7, 2019 | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

12 Core Competency/Primary Credits

With Deborah Romeyn, RMT

This course is held over two days: October 7 & 21, 2019. Fee includes course textbook/handouts, lunch and snacks.

DETAILS

MTAM Practicing/Non-Practicing/Retired/Student Members: $219 + GST
MTAM Associate Members: $239 + GST
Non-Members: $249 + GST

Regional Roadshow ~ Brandon

October 18, 2019 | 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

2 Core Competency/Primary Credits

As part of the goal to make massage therapy research fun and approachable, the MTAM Research Committee's newest Roadshow is coming your way in 2019!

MTAM Practicing/Non-Practicing/Retired/Student Members: $20 plus GST
MTAM Associate Members: $35 plus GST | Non-Members: $50 plus GST

Location: TBD

Webinar Wednesday - Topic: TBD

October 23, 2019 | 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM

1 Core Competency/Primary Credits

FREE | for MTAM Practicing/Non-Practicing/Retired/Student Members Only

Topic: TBD

- Webinar Option -