Buddhas Palm Therapy Services Massage therapy training school center

02/12/2025

The "LMT" Project: Strategic Roadmap
​The Ultimate Goal: To secure a Certificate of Registration as a Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT) to legally practice, open a spa, or teach in the Philippines.

​Phase 1: Compliance & Prerequisites (Months 1-2)
​Goal: Clear all administrative hurdles early so you can focus on studying.
​Verify Eligibility: Ensure you are at least 18 years old and a High School graduate (or equivalent).

​Select an Accredited Training Center: You cannot take the exam without a certificate of completion from a DOH-accredited training institution.

​Gather Documents: Start compiling these early to avoid stress:
​Birth Certificate (PSA)
​Marriage Contract (if applicable)
​NBI Clearance
​Medical Certificate
​Certificate of Training (C.O.T.)

​Phase 2: Content Mastery (Months 3-5)
​Goal: Master the two main components of the exam: Written (Theoretical) and Practical.

02/12/2025

The "LMT" Project: Strategic Roadmap
​The Ultimate Goal: To secure a Certificate of Registration as a Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT) to legally practice, open a spa, or teach in the Philippines.

​Phase 1: Compliance & Prerequisites (Months 1-2)
​Goal: Clear all administrative hurdles early so you can focus on studying.
​Verify Eligibility: Ensure you are at least 18 years old and a High School graduate (or equivalent).

​Select an Accredited Training Center: You cannot take the exam without a certificate of completion from a DOH-accredited training institution.

​Gather Documents: Start compiling these early to avoid stress:
​Birth Certificate (PSA)
​Marriage Contract (if applicable)
​NBI Clearance
​Medical Certificate
​Certificate of Training (C.O.T.)

​Phase 2: Content Mastery (Months 3-5)
​Goal: Master the two main components of the exam: Written (Theoretical) and Practical.

02/12/2025

The "LMT" Project: Strategic Roadmap
​The Ultimate Goal: To secure a Certificate of Registration as a Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT) to legally practice, open a spa, or teach in the Philippines.

​Phase 1: Compliance & Prerequisites (Months 1-2)
​Goal: Clear all administrative hurdles early so you can focus on studying.
​Verify Eligibility: Ensure you are at least 18 years old and a High School graduate (or equivalent).

​Select an Accredited Training Center: You cannot take the exam without a certificate of completion from a DOH-accredited training institution.

​Gather Documents: Start compiling these early to avoid stress:
​Birth Certificate (PSA)
​Marriage Contract (if applicable)
​NBI Clearance
​Medical Certificate
​Certificate of Training (C.O.T.)

​Phase 2: Content Mastery (Months 3-5)
​Goal: Master the two main components of the exam: Written (Theoretical) and Practical.

02/12/2025

Preparing for oral and Practical exam

01/12/2025

01/12/2025

DOH licensure exam in Massage Therapy

01/12/2025

Happening today
Licensure exam

30/11/2025

Ang pag-aaral para sa DOH (Department of Health) Licensure Examination for Massage Therapists (LMT) sa Pilipinas ay masinsinan at nakatuon sa kaligtasan ng pasyente at tamang aplikasyon ng therapeutic massage.

Ito ay pinangangasiwaan ng DOH Committee of Examiners for Massage Therapy (CEMT).

​Narito ang mga pangunahing paksa o "Modules" na karaniwang pinag-aaralan at lumalabas sa exam:

​1. Anatomy and Physiology (Anatomiya at Pisyolohiya)
​Ito ang pinakamabigat na parte ng written exam. Kailangang alam mo ang estruktura at gamit ng katawan.

​Body Systems: Skeletal, Muscular, Nervous, Circulatory, Respiratory, Digestive, Urinary, at Integumentary (balat) systems.

​Terminologies: Mga tawag sa galaw (flexion, extension), lokasyon (anterior, posterior), at mga pangalan ng bones at muscles.
​Effects of Massage: Paano nakakaapekto ang masahe sa bawat sistema ng katawan (physiological effects).

​2. Microbiology and Pathology (Mikrobyolohiya at Patolohiya)
​Mahalaga ito para sa kaligtasan ng therapist at kliyente.

​Microorganisms: Bacteria, viruses, fungi, at parasites.

​Infection Control: Universal precautions, sterilization, disinfection, at sanitation.

​Diseases & Conditions: Mga sakit na nakakahawa at hindi nakakahawa.

​Indications & Contraindications:
​Indications: Kailan dapat mag-masahe.
​Contraindications: Kailan BAWAL mag-masahe (halimbawa: lagnat, high blood pressure na hindi controlled, bukas na sugat, skin diseases).

​3. Massage Therapy Techniques & Procedures
​Dito papasok ang teknikal na kaalaman sa pagmamasahe.

​History of Massage: Kasaysayan at mga kilalang tao sa larangan.

​Basic Strokes (Swedish): Effleurage, Petrissage, Friction, Tapotement, Vibration.
​Client Assessment: Vital signs taking (Blood pressure, pulse rate, temperature), history taking, at physical assessment.

​Draping: Tamang pagtatakip sa kliyente para sa privacy at modesty.

​4. Code of Ethics and Jurisprudence (Etika at Batas)

​Professional Conduct: Tamang asal ng isang therapist sa kliyente at kapwa therapist.
​Laws & Regulations:

​P.D. 856 (Code on Sanitation of the Philippines).

​DOH Administrative Order No. 2010-0034 (Revised Implementing Rules and Regulations Governing Massage Therapy Laboratories and Training Institutions).

30/11/2025

Basic stroke preparation for exam

30/11/2025

Preparing for Oral and Practical examination

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