Class 1: Introduction to Professional Development

Question 1

What is a profession?

Answer 1

type of job that requires special education, training or skill

Question 2

What is a job

Answer 2

the work that a person does regularly in order to earn money

a duty, task, or function that someone or something has

something that requires great effort

Question 3

What is professional development?

Answer 3

the process of obtaining the skills, qualifications and experience that allows you to make progress in your career

Question 4

When was RMT first regulated in BC?

Answer 4

1946

Question 5

What did the “Health Professions Act” come into force?

Answer 5

1990

Question 6

What is the health professions act and what does it mean/do?

Answer 6

• rules for all health professions
• laws that say what you can and cannot do as a health practitioner
• investigates a health profession association for possible designation as a profession
• sets out guidelines and laws/bylaws from government
• sets us in a professional grouping above unregistered or non regulated groups

Question 7

When was the CMTBC born?

Answer 7

Dec. 15 1994

Question 8

What is Massage Therapists Association of BC called now and when was the name change?

Answer 8

2013 name change to Registered Massage Therapists of BC

Question 9

What is the MTABC (RMTBC)?

Answer 9

basically a union. 
represents members
promotes and advertises RMTs
provides leadership/direction to develop and advance MT profession by:
educating
promoting
empowering
representing

Question 10

What is the MTABC (RMTBC)’s mission?

Answer 10

to promote health and wellness of BC. To advocated and serve MTABC members while advancing the art, science and practice of massage therapy

Question 11

What is the CMTBC?

Answer 11

regulatory body of RMT’s in BC

acts on behalf of BC residents to ensure RMT’s deliver safe and effective treatments

Question 12

What is the CMTBC’s mission statement?

Answer 12

to serve and protect the public by regulating the profession of massage therapy in BC in accordance with duties and objectives set out in HPA. We believe in personal integrity, administrative fairness and professional accountability

Question 13

What is the CMTBC vision statement?

Answer 13

act in public interest while taking a leadership role in advancement of massage therapy. In partnership with other jurisdictions and health professionsals we promote high educational standards, continued competency, public education, research and practitioner accountablility

Question 14

What are the three levels of legislation governing massage therapy? in order pls

Answer 14

1. Health Professions Act of BC
2. Massage Therapy Regulation (made in conformity to HPA)
3. Bylaws of CMTBC