CMTO Positions

Question 1

Would a RMT be able to give advice on Cannabis

Answer 1

No, it is outside of the scope of practice. Providing advice or recommendations to clients about cannabis is not within the scope of practice. Should refer the client to their primary health care provider

Question 2

Can a RMT offer cannabis oil or topical product containing cannabis?

Answer 2

No, selling and distributing cannabis is strictly regulated under the Cannabis Act. RMTs are not permitted to offer or sell cannabis products in their practice, because that is distribution. RMTs can’t apply a clients own cannabis cream (or any form) to the client during treatment due to insufficient information available

Question 3

Can a RMT treat clients using their own Cannabis oil?

Answer 3

No, not enough research on the risks and benefits and therefore informed consent cannot be obtained

Question 4

What must you ensure before referring a client to a non regulated health care provider?

Answer 4

• Advise the client of the usual and conventional treatment options, and their risks and benefits, so the client has enough info to make an informed choice
• Ensure that information or an option provided to the client is not misrepresented
• Ensure that the referral is not made when a member is in conflict of interest or would otherwise profit

Question 5

What questions should an RMT ask when determining who to refer a client to?

Answer 5

1. Is there a standard of practice?
2. What is the required professional certification?
3. Is there a professional association?
4. What is the scope of practice?
5. Is there somebody to notify or inquire about adverse experiences?
6. Where can one obtain further info?

Question 6

After a referral to a non regulated health care provider, an RMT should…

Answer 6

• Document the particulars of the referral, to include the name of the non regulated health provider, the modality, and reason for referral
• Document outcomes at the next visit, and expected length of treatment. Continue to follow the client through the duration of the treatment

Question 7

In terms of guidelines for the physical setting of a MT practice, what should the clinic contain?

Answer 7

• adequate space for reception, waiting area, individual treatment, storage and washroom facilities
• must be clean, well maintained, well lit
• arranged to allow sufficient privacy for clients and staff
• clients should be offered choices regarding the use of aromatherapy products, oils, lotions, and background audio noise

Question 8

What should the physical setting NOT contain?

Answer 8

• inappropriately placed mirrors

- video cameras

Question 9

A clinic of substantial size should have written policies that document procedures relating to.. (4 items)

Answer 9

• Staff performance and conduct- job descriptions, performance appraisals, supervision of students/ volunteers
• customer service- appointment scheduling, billing, contact with referral sources, funding,
• clinic operations- treatment setting, hygiene, equipment maintenance, safety
• legal requirements, consent for treatment, release of records

Question 10

If you conduct a public education class, are the members clients?

Answer 10

No, not considered to be clients, no health history, no individual assessment or treatment is provided, no health record maintained

Question 11

What is important to relay when teaching a class?

Answer 11

that the techniques they learn are for family and friends only. The instruction does not qualify them as a massage therapist
-NO certificate of completion

Question 12

Any written literature about a public massage therapy class should have..

Answer 12

• the instructors qualifications

- the learning objectives

Question 13

What does the CMTO say about inhalation therapy?

Answer 13

the college doesn’t consider it to be a controlled act, as described in the RHPA

Question 14

Guidelines for professional disagreements?

Answer 14

• The client should not be placed in the middle of a disagreement
• the clients consent should be obtained prior to speaking to another provider
• the concern is discussed with the other provider and an attempt is made to resolve the disagreement
• the client is provided with the most accurate info possible regarding the MTs rationale for their treatment decision
• the clients choice of provider and treatment is repected

Question 15

What regulates the use of titles?

Answer 15

The Regulated Health Professionals Act and the Massage Therapy Act provides registrants with protection of titles

Question 16

What regulates the use of titles in advertising?

Answer 16

The Massage Therapy Act sets out that an advertisement may not contain any term, title or designation that indicates or implies the registrant is a specialist in any aspect of Massage Therapy