Full – Active Membership (FA)
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Annual fee: €100.00
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- Those who have been Full Members of the IMTA prior to September 2003.
- An accredited course consisting of 300 or more hours of classroom and practical instruction in anatomy, physiology and massage techniques. (Examinations must be carried out by an independent examining body and/or external moderator).
- American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA), National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) or Northern Institute of Massage (NIM) certificates in anatomy, physiology and body massage.
- Persons who have been Associate Members for three years (see below).
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Full – Inactive Membership (FIN)
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Annual fee: €50.00
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- Available for Full Members who may be currently taking a break from their practice.
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Associate Membership (ASS)
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Annual fee: €100.00
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- Holders of ITEC, CIBTAC or CIDESCO qualifications in massage, anatomy & physiology.
- Graduates of massage training programmes that are less than 300 hours but a minimum of 100 hours in massage, anatomy and physiology.
- Holders of massage certificates, other than the above, with more than three years practical work experience (2 character/work references may be required).
- Associate membership is available for a maximum of three years, after which the member becomes eligible for full membership.
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1st Year Student Membership (STU)
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Student fee: €35.00
(Covers course period & until results are received)
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- Students currently attending a course that leads to an ITEC, CIBTAC, AMTA or NIM certificate in massage, anatomy and physiology
- Student fee of €35 covers full academic year or course period and up until results are received, with automatic upgrade to Associate Membership on qualification.
- Other massage training programme with comparable certificate in anatomy and physiology.
- Qualified massage therapists currently attending additional courses DO NOT qualify for student membership.
- This Student Rate applies while members are attending full or part-time courses. Please contact the Administrator (086 377 3801) to discuss your best options for membership upgrade after qualification or when continuting study into subsequent years.
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Note: Qualifications gained as a result of correspondence courses will not be deemed as adequate for membership.
Since March 2009 all members are required to hold, at least, a current Basic First Aid certificate. A three-month period of grace is given from date of membership for you to organise a course, if you do not have a current certificate. A list of First Aid course providers is available.
