What is Massage Therapist?
Perform therapeutic massages of soft tissues and joints. May assist in the assessment of range of motion and muscle strength, or propose client therapy plans.
Minimum education level
PT3
SPM
STPM
Diploma
Degree
Average Salary
Example of a Job Position
Task
Knowledge
Customer and Personal Services
Knowledge of principles and processes to provide services for customers and personal. This includes assessing customer needs, meeting service quality standards, and evaluating customer satisfaction.
English
Knowledge of the structure and content of English, including the meaning and spelling of each word, composition rules, and grammar.
Biology
Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, function, interdependence, and their interactions with the environment and each other.
Skills
Active Listening
Give full attention to the words of others, set aside time to understand the points presented, ask questions appropriately, and not interrupt at the wrong time
Serving Orientation
Actively looking for the right way to help others.'
Talking
Talk to others to convey information effectively
Critical Thinking
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to the problems handled
Social Sensitivity
Realizing the reactions of others, then understanding why they acted like that.
Capability
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Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas when speaking, so that others can understand what is being conveyed
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Oral Understanding - The ability to listen and understand information and ideas conveyed through words and oral sentences
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Body Strength - The ability to use the abdominal muscles and lower back muscles to support the body continuously without feeling tired.
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Level of Flexibility - The ability to bend, stretch, rotate, or reach something using the body, arms and or legs