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How to Qualify or Be a Licensed Massage Therapist in the Philippines

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By yunesa
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How to apply, be eligible and qualify for application to be a Licensed Masseur or Licensed Massage Therapist in the Philippines

Difficulty: Easy
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  1. Step 1

    Eligibility Requirements to Apply for Licensure for Massage Therapy in the Philippines:
    1. Filipino citizens (irregardless of gender and marital status)
    2. No less than 21 and no more than 60 years old
    3. Good moral character certificate and mentally fit
    4. With medical certificate issued by a government physician.
    5. With an NBI certificate or police clearance
    6. With a certificate of training or trainer certifying that he/she has receieved basic instructions in:Anatomy and Physiology, Microbiology, Parasitoloty, Virology, Bacteriology; Ethics and Jurisprudence; Hygiene and Sanitation
    7. With a practical massage certificate from any Licensed Masseur prescribe with definite number of hours (100 hours, hopefully this is still current)
    8. with a certificate of seminar on STD including AIDS.

  2. Step 2

    File your requirements together with the prescribed fee and application form at the Department of Health, Sta. Cruz Manila

  3. Step 3

    Review, review, review for the written examination.

  4. Step 4

    Be prepared for the Orald Examination (should you pass the theoretical or written exam)

  5. Step 5

    Pray Hard and Seek help, if you need one.

  6. Step 6

    Find a Tutor and a Mentor whom you trust and who can direct you

  7. Step 7

    Get in toouch with me if you need any information- yunesa@yahoo.com or you can view read, download and print the article for FREE at this site http://www.scribd.com/doc/6380163/How-to-Be-a-Licensed-Massage-Therapist-in-the-Philippines

Tips & Warnings
  • Read articles on how to retail data and details suring study time
  • Do not cram
  • Do not believe that you cannot do it- you can!
  • If you need further assistance, do not hesitate to ask for help
  • Continue further learning and studying after you become a Licensed Massage Therapist (L.M.T.)
  • Do not put off for tomorrow what you can do today
  • Stop the crab mentality
  • Do not think that you will pass because you can bribe someone
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Masahe said

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on 4/17/2008 For those who will be taking a licensure exam study cover to cover what you have reviewed, practice the accredited type of massage well, have body relaxation thru massage before the exam, don't panic, always prepared things before the exam especially the practical exam. Ask some tips others.

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