True or False
Accepting tips isn't against the rules, but it doesn't do much for making the massage therapy profession look regulated
True
How often do you need to update a client's health history?
1 year (min), or after 1 year+ of client absence from treatment
What does the Fitness to Practice Committee handle?
a) physical/mental capacity of registrant to practice
b) oversees investigations and reviews the complaints from patients
c) funding for therapy from MT abuse
The MT scope of practice
The practice of Massage Therapy is the assessment of the soft tissue and joints of the body and the treatment and prevention of physical dysfunction and pain of the soft tissue and joints by manipulation to develop, maintain, rehabilitate or augment physical function, or relieve pain (Massage Therapy Act, 1991).
You can specialize in treating only males or only females
False
How long does the Inquiries, Complaints, Reports Committee (ICRC) have to make a decision regarding a complaint investigation?
150 Days
One of the functions of the Quality Assurance Committee
a) refer to discipline committee
b) appoint peer assessors
c) evaluate international applicants
b) appoint peer assessors
The CMTO's mission
To protect the public's interests, guide registrants, and promote the highest quality of MT
You can charge less or more than the posted fee for a massage treatment
True, as long as you get the client's consent (for charging more) and record the amount $$ charged and reason (for charging less)
The minimum number of hours for the practical portion of the Refresher course
10 hours
The Council is made up of how many members?
a) 9 RMTs elected by their peers, 8 members appointed by Lieu Governor of Ontario
b) 7 RMTs appointed by the CMTO, 8 members elected by their peers
c) 9 members of the CMTO, 7 RMTs
a) 9 RMTs elected by their peers, 8 members appointed by Lieu Governor of Ontario
The restricted titles for massage therapists & services provided by massage therapists under the CMTO
RMT, MT, Registered Massage Therapist, Massage Therapist,
Massage Therapy, Therapeutic Massage
and all French equivalents
An member who has been inactive for 3+years looking to re-enter the practice must complete a refresher course within 12 months of application
False, 15 months
The average length of a peer assessment process
2-3 hours
The Client Relations Committee deals with
a) education programs required for abuse prevention
b) conducting hearings related to professional misconduct
c) clients who are not satisfied with their treatment
a) education programs required for abuse prevention
The top 5 Principles and Values of the CMTO
Honesty, integrity, respect for others, transparency, accountability
The minimum number of hours required for a member to stay active as a RMT is 500
True
The only way a RMT can release a client's records is if they have signed consent within which time frame? (i.e. days, months, years)
6 months
How often does the Council meet per year to discuss activities and policies?
a) 6 times
b) 4 times
c) 3 times
b) 4 times/year
The CMTO and practice of MT is self-regulated. What does that allow them to do?
The public of Ontario, through legislation, grants the profession the ability to develop rules that govern the profession