Code of Conduct: STRiVE – the Quality Assurance Program
Background
The Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991 (RHPA) requires all health profession regulators in Ontario to have a Quality Assurance (QA) program. Section 80 and 80.1 of the RHPA states that at a minimum the QA program include continuing education or professional development, self, peer and practice assessments, and a mechanism to monitor registrants’ participation in, and compliance with, the program.
The College of Massage Therapists of Ontario (CMTO) is committed to administering a program that is supportive and professional, while ensuring that it is conducted in accordance with CMTO’s legislated requirement to protect public safety. In keeping with CMTO’s requirements under the RHPA, individual Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) outcomes of the Risk-Based Assessment program are kept confidential between CMTO and the RMT. Consistent with CMTO Code of Ethics, this document outlines the general expectations of those who are involved in the program.
Principles
- Always demonstrate personal and professional integrity.
- Communicate in a manner that is respectful and considerate.
- Meaningfully participate in the program by appropriately responding to the outcomes of evaluations or assessments in a accordance with STRiVE expectations.
- Commit to engaging in personal or professional self-improvement activities, in addressing identified areas needing improvement.
- Do not participate in any conduct that would discredit or reflect poorly on the profession, or breach public trust and confidence.
Further information
Adopted: June 18, 2024
