CMTO’s new Standard of Practice: Collecting Personal Health Information from Clients went into effect on November 1, 2025. Over last few weeks, we answered RMTs/MTs questions about the Standard. Here were the most common:

What do I need to remove from my health history form?

It’s best to compare your form with the requirements in the new Standard. It outlines the information that must be asked, must never be asked, and what may be asked when needed for safe and effective care.

Forms must not ask clients for information:

• that is unrelated to or not needed for safe and effective Massage Therapy care (e.g. HIV/AIDS status); or
• about health conditions that are addressed by routine infection control practices.

You can find out whether a health condition is addressed by routine practices in Appendix N of Public Health Ontario’s Guidance Document. The Standard also has additional resources located under the Resources and Guidance section.

Can I use the same health history form that other health professionals use in a multi-disciplinary clinic?

Start by reviewing the shared form and comparing it to the new Standard. The Standard will guide you on what’s required, what’s not allowed, and what’s optional depending on the care being provided.

If the form asks for things that don’t align with the Standard, have a discussion with your clinic administrator about alternative options to support you in meeting the new Standard.

Is there a health history form that CMTO recommends for RMTs/MTs?

The new Standard does not require the use of a specific health history form. RMTs/MTs can create their own form or update their current form using the requirements of the new Standard to guide their decisions. CMTO does not provide a standardized form.

Questions? Reach out to CMTO’s Practice Specialists practicespecialist@cmto.com.