The College of Massage Therapists of Ontario (CMTO) is the regulator established by the provincial government to regulate the practice of Massage Therapy and to govern the conduct of Registered Massage Therapists (RMTs) in the province of Ontario through the provisions of the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991 (RHPA) and the Massage Therapy Act, 1991. CMTO is dedicated to excellence in protecting the public’s interest, guiding its registrants and promoting the highest possible quality of the practice of Massage Therapy.
Not to be confused with a school that teaches Massage Therapy, or the membership-based professional association (the Registered Massage Therapists’ Association of Ontario), CMTO is one of the 26 regulatory Colleges that oversee their respective health professions in this province, as set out in the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991.
To support the success of registrants, the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario (CMTO) offers the following workshops:
The Standards and Regulations E-Workshop provides an overview of the Standards of Practice and Regulations. The workshop is designed to assist registrants with gaining an understanding of the legislation, regulations, policies and procedures that govern the practice of Massage Therapy in Ontario.
Modules cover information related to legislation, controlled acts, sexual abuse prevention, treatment planning, consent to treatment, draping standards and record keeping. In addition to participating in online group discussions and reviewing case study scenarios, participants study prepared materials and submit answers to questions on a weekly basis.
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The Record Keeping E-Workshop demonstrates how to effectively integrate legislative requirements and Standards of Practice related to record keeping into current business practices. Registrants will learn to develop documentation skills that enable fulfillment of legislative obligations and the application of professional record keeping principles.
Modules cover information related to legislation, the principles of professionalism, intake, informed consent, assessment, treatment planning, financial records, privacy and confidentiality. In addition to participating in an online group discussion, participants will complete weekly reading assignments, quizzes, journal entries and a final assignment.
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The Professionalism Workshop is intended to support registrants to achieve and demonstrate professional behaviour. Throughout the workshop, participants will review different modules and complete learning activities aimed at enhancing professionalism and accountability.
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The Social Media Awareness e-Learning Module was produced in collaboration with six other health regulatory Colleges in Ontario. The module contains numerous examples and case-based scenarios that illustrate effective use of social media in a healthcare practice and its proper application in a Massage Therapy practice.
While the module does not replace a registrant’s professional obligation to comply with applicable standards and legislation, the content serves to provide a review of professional standards of practice, legislative requirements, and risk management strategies that support the maintenance of a professional reputation and appropriate professional relationships in social media forums.
To view the learning module, please click here.
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