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  • Opening on COMTA Staff

    Posted by: Kate Zulaski    |    Thursday, April 4, 2013 -
    COMTA is seeking applicants for an upcoming opening for a full-time salaried position on our staff. The position will be focused on working with schools and programs on their applications and self-study reports, with some traveling to provide consultation and guidance about the accreditation standards and policies. Expertise in massage is required as the

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  • Esthetics Commissioners Needed

    Posted by: Kate Zulaski    |    Friday, February 15, 2013 -
    The Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation (COMTA) is seeking Candidates for two Commissioner positions. Both positions are dedicated for representatives of the Esthetics field. The deadline for applications has been extended until June 1, 2013. The positions begin service in October 2013. Please see the Elections page for more details. An

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  • Massage Volunteers Needed!

    Posted by: Kate Zulaski    |    Friday, December 28, 2012 -
    COMTA is seeking experienced massage practitioners who are committed to quality education! The school accreditation process requires on-going participation from volunteers around the country. We need YOU to make the process work. Volunteers travel to schools with a small team of people to review documents, observe classes, interview staff, faculty and

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  • Esthetics Commissioners Needed

    Posted by: Kate Zulaski    |    Wednesday, August 22, 2012 -
    COMTA is calling for nominations for two new Commissioner positions - Esthetics Practitioner and Esthetics Educator. Nominations will be accepted beginning September 1, 2012 through March 1, 2013. As representatives of the esthetics profession, each of these two Commissioners will help shape the recommendations for required curriculum in accredited

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  • Thanks to our DONORS!

    Posted by: Kate Zulaski    |    Tuesday, August 21, 2012 -
    Much of the work of COMTA is done by individuals who generously volunteer their time. Our volunteers read materials from applicant schools, visit campuses around the country, attend meetings and conferences, work on committees, plan events, make policies, decide on accreditation matters and oversee the operation of the agency. Some volunteers come from our

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  • What is Essential for Massage Education?

    Posted by: Kate Zulaski    |    Tuesday, July 24, 2012 -
    You may have noticed that there are many conversations happening recently about what should be considered "core" to a massage education. We here at COMTA have been dedicated to having this conversation for more than a decade, with the COMTA Curriculum Competencies as our own map of what people have been able to agree upon in this conversation in the past.

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  • Great New Training Class: Students with Disabilities

    Posted by: Angie Myer    |    Thursday, May 17, 2012 -
    Great New Training Class: Students with Disabilities: Obligations and Opportunities To view as PDF, click here By Angie Myer, Content Accreditation Specialist May 17, 2012 The COMTA Staff has been fielding more questions from school members about their rights and responsibilities in serving students with disabilities—with physical, mental, and learning

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  • Massage Leadership Group Meets Again

    Posted by: Kate Zulaski    |    Wednesday, May 9, 2012 -
    COMTA Executive Director, Kate Zulaski, and newly selected Chair, Dr. Randy Swenson, met again with the leaders of the other six major massage organizations. The meeting continued the discussion on what the current issues are facing the massage profession and how our organizations can help address them in a positive way. The full press release is available

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