We are pleased to offer opportunities for professional development and continuing education courses geared to registered physiotherapists, massage therapists, and other health professionals. Courses are held at Peterborough Physiotherapy & Sports Injuries Clinic unless otherwise noted.
Certificate of Excellence in Assessment
Registered Massage Therapists' Association of Ontario
Current Course Offerings
Sat Jan 21, 2012 Rib Dysfunctions
Toronto: register directly with
www.rmtao.com
Sun Feb 5, 2012 Lumbopelvic Motor Control Deficits
Oshawa: register directly with
www.rmtao.com
Sat Feb 25, 2012 Lumbar Disc Dysfunctions
Peterborough: registration forms HERE
or call 705-741-2284
Sun Feb 26, 2012 Lumbar Disc Dysfunctions
Toronto: register directly with
www.rmtao.com
Sun Mar 4, 2012 The Hidden Cause of LBP: The Hip
Stoney Creek: register directly with
www.rmtao.com
Sun Mar 25, 2012 Nerve Testing: Upper Extremity
Toronto: register directly with
www.rmtao.com
Sun Apr 1, 2012 Shoulder Dysfunctions
Ottawa: register directly with
www.rmtao.com
Sun Apr 15, 2012 Shoulder Mobilisations
Cambridge: register directly with
www.rmtao.com
Sun Apr 29, 2012 Knee Dysfunctions
Toronto: register directly with
www.rmtao.com
Sun May 6, 2012 Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Toronto: register directly with
www.rmtao.com
Sun May 27, 2012 Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunctions
Barrie: register directly with
www.rmtao.com
Sun Jun 3, 2012 Whiplash: A Pain in the Neck
London: register directly with
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Sat Jun 23, 2012 Mid/Lower Cervical Mobilisations
Toronto: register directly with
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Sun Jun 24, 2012 Upper Cervical Mobilisations
Toronto: register directly with
www.rmtao.com
Current Course Offerings for Physiotherapists, Physicians & Nurse Practitioners
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Instructor: Aaron Rutter PT, BScPT, FCAMPT, CAFCI
Registered Physiotherapist
Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physiotherapists
Certified with the Acupuncture Foundation of Canada Institute
Adjunct I Professor at Queen's University
aaronjrutter@gmail.com or call 705-741-2284
Aaron has been a member of the Peterborough Physiotherapy and Sports Injuries Clinic team as a Registered Physiotherapist since 2000.
A graduate of Queen's University with a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy, Aaron also has the distinction of working at the University as an Adjunct I Professor involved in clinical education for physiotherapy students.
Aaron has been a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physiotherapists since 2006, holding a Certificate of Advanced Manual and Manipulative Physiotherapy. He has been certified with the Acupuncture Foundation of Canada Institute since 2008. Aaron also holds post-graduate training in many other orthopaedic treatment approaches including McKenzie, Mulligan, and dry needling.
In 2007 Aaron began assisting with the teaching of the Advanced Manual and Manipulative Therapy Diploma with the Orthopedic Division of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association. He also has been teaching post graduate courses for registered physiotherapists and massage therapists since 2005.
In 2009 Aaron teamed up with the Registered Massage Therapists' Association of Ontario to provide a Certificate of Excellence in Assessment with his courses.
Certificate of Excellence Program
Registered Massage Therapists’ Association of Ontario
The Certificate of Excellence (COE) Program is a new program delivered by the RMTAO. It recognizes excellence in specific areas from within the competencies of the profession of massage therapy.
The primary objective of the program is to promote highest-quality continuing education programs and to validate the credibility of knowledge of the massage therapist. Through the COE program, the RMTAO publicly recognizes an advanced knowledge by issuing the prestigious Certificate to individual RMTs that have met the program guidelines.
Earning an RMTAO Certificate of Excellence provides RMTs with confidence in their knowledge and integrity and validation of their role in Ontario's Health Care system.
Current Certificates
Certificate of Excellence in Assessment
The Certificate of Excellence in Assessment is designed to ensure that Massage Therapists remain current with respect to the competencies of assessment as they continue to evolve over time. This certificate will also help elevate the standard of care Massage Therapists provide to their clients.
The Certificate of Excellence in Assessment promotes effective massage therapy, assists in preventing poor practice, and contributes to the quality of practice and best possible client outcomes. It enables the Massage Therapist to base their practice on the most recent and strongest evidence necessary to produce quality client outcomes.
To earn the RMTAO's Certificate of Excellence in Assessment, candidates must:
• Be registered with the CMTO;
• Be a member of the RMTAO;
• Complete 10 RMTAO run Assessment courses over a three year period;
• Pass each course's examination with a minimum of 70%.
Please visit http://www.rmtao.com/ for further information.
Courses Available
Whiplash: A Pain in the Neck
Upper Cervical Mobilisations
Mid/Lower Cervical Mobilisations
Thoracic Spine
Rib Dysfunctions
Lumbopelvic Motor Control Deficits
Lumbar Mobilizatons
Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunctions
The Hidden Cause of LBP: The Hip
Shoulder Dysfunctions
Shoulder Mobilisations
Knee Dysfunctions
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Nerve Testing: Upper Extremity
Nerve Testing: Lower Extremity