AMTA Calls for Subject Matter Experts

The American Massage Therapy Association has put out the call for Subject Matter Experts (SME) in the field of myofascial release.

A statement on their website says: “As part of AMTA’s longtime commitment to provide massage therapists with ongoing education opportunities, it is seeking Instructors and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to assist in developing a comprehensive continuing education program for massage therapy in the area of myofascial release. SMEs will be expected to conduct research and review the existing literature to determine the knowledge and skills required for the area and to develop the content for the printed materials and for the face-to-face component of the continuing education program. ”

While I applaud any efforts towards furthering the causes of research and education, and AMTA has many, I do have a couple of questions about this initiative. Since the MTBOK is a project in progress, and the NCBTMB has their advanced certification project in progress, I am wondering at the timing and motivation behind this. Are they trying to give the NCB a run for their money? Since AMTA doesn’t currently approve CE providers, that seems like a stretch. Read More