Station 1 Therapeutic Exercise
In this station, the candidate must demonstrate knowledge of five therapeutic exercises.
The list of exercises provided includes a combination of stretching, strengthening, and range of motion techniques. Specific instructions are given to indicate if the exercise should be demonstrated by the candidate or performed directly on the client’s body. The candidate will have access to equipment such as free weights with Velcro, dumbbells, a resistance band and a chair. The client has already given informed consent, including written consent when appropriate, so that the candidate can proceed with the required tasks.
Station 2 Client Health History Interview
An accurate and up-to-date health history form that includes the client’s primary complaint is provided to the candidate. The candidate is expected to interview the client to obtain additional information regarding that complaint for the purpose of informing further assessment and treatment planning. Other than the health history form, there is no equipment provided or required for this station. Consent is not applicable so the candidate can proceed with the interview.
A sample Health History form – https://healthworkstudy.com/health-history-form/
Station 3 Assessment 1
The candidate is expected to demonstrate their ability to perform specific assessment techniques. A list of assessments is provided to the candidate that includes a combination of required palpations, range of motion assessment, muscle strength/length tests, and neurological and orthopedic tests. The candidate may perform these tasks in any order as
the tasks are not intended to form a cohesive massage therapy assessment. The candidate will have access to equipment including a reflex hammer, cotton balls, and a pinwheel. The client has already given informed consent, including written consent when appropriate, so that the candidate can proceed with the required tasks.
Station 4 Assessment 2
In this station, the candidate is expected to conduct a thorough assessment of the client by choosing and performing assessment techniques relevant to the health history and assessment findings provided. The assessment should include a variety of special tests, range of motion, and palpations to determine the cause of the client’s symptoms and
exclude other possible causes. The candidate should communicate their suspected clinical impression to the client. The candidate will have access to equipment such as a reflex hammer, cotton balls, and a pinwheel. The client has already given informed consent, including written consent when appropriate, so that the candidate can proceed with the
required tasks.
Station 5 Treatment Plan and Consent
Selected findings from the client’s health history interview and assessment are provided to the candidate. The candidate is expected to design an initial treatment plan considering those findings, communicate that plan to the client, and obtain informed consent to proceed with the treatment. When necessary, candidates are also expected to obtain written consent for the inclusion of any relevant sensitive areas (a written consent form is available for use). Other than the written consent form, there is no other equipment provided or required.
A sample written consent form – https://healthworkstudy.com/written-consent-form/
Station 6 Treatment
Selected findings from the client’s health history interview and assessment are provided to the candidate. The candidate is expected to use this information to design and perform a focused massage therapy treatment that addresses each of the presenting symptoms with suitable techniques within the scope of practice for massage therapy. The candidate will have access to equipment such as oil, lotion and towels. The client has already given informed consent, including written consent when appropriate, so that the candidate can proceed with the required tasks.
Station 7 Techniques
In this station, the candidate is expected to demonstrate their ability to perform a variety of massage therapy techniques on specific anatomical structures/areas. A list of five techniques is provided to the candidate. The candidate may perform these techniques in any order as the techniques are not intended to form a cohesive massage therapy
treatment. The candidate will have access to equipment such as oil, lotion and towels. The client has already given informed consent, including written consent when appropriate, so that the candidate can proceed with the required tasks.
Resources : CMTO Candidate Handbook 2021.pdf (prometric.com)