STUDENT MEMBERSHIP 
Free Student Membership (no coverage to practice)
To become a Free Student Member you must:

  • Be currently enrolled in a 2,200 hour education program licensed within Alberta and recognized by the MTAA
  • Submit confirmation of enrollment from your educational institution
  • Submit the Student Member Application

To access the downloadable and Fillable PDF Applications please click 
FREE Student Member Application

Insured Student Membership (liability coverage to practice as a student therapist)
MTAA Insured Student members are permitted to provide relaxation massage. This includes entry-level massage therapy techniques such as Swedish Massage, effleurage, petrissage, gliding and stroking.

Insured student members are not permitted to provide massage therapy with the use of advanced massage therapy techniques. These techniques may include but are not limited to trigger point release, friction, stripping, joint mobilizations, or any other technique which is commonly used to treat soft tissue pain and dysfunction.

To become an Insured Student Member, you must:

  • Be currently enrolled in a 2,200 hour education program licensed within Alberta and recognized by the MTAA
  • Have completed the 1st year / 1,100 hours of training
  • Submit confirmation of enrollment from your educational institution confirming the expected date of graduation
  • Submit a current Criminal Records Check, including the Vulnerable Persons Sector search completed at your local police detachment. Please note that third-party online criminal record checks are not accepted.
  • Submit current Standard First Aid and Level "C" or higher CPR Certificates
  • Must have an approved Supervisor on Site.
  • Submit the Insured Student Member Application

The cost to become an Insured Student is dependent on the date of activation. This membership expires on June 30th each year and requires renewal on July 1st to continue coverage. Please see the price list below:

Insured Student Membership Effective July/August/September                 $150 plus GST
Insured Student Membership Effective October/November/December      $112.50 plus GST
Insured Student Membership Effective January/February/March               $ 70.00 plus GST
Insured Student Membership Effective April/May/June                               $ 37.50 plus GST 


To access the downloadable and Fillable PDF Applications please click 

Insured Student Member Application