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1
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What is ethics?

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Branch of philosophy dealing with what is morally right or wrong

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Define ethical sense

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Intuitive sensate function that helps us know & differentiate right from wrong

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What is an ethical issue?

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A situation which raises an ethical question about right & wrong

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What does autonomy refer to in healthcare?

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Clients have a moral right to make their own choices about healthcare

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What is autonomy in the profession?

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The ability to self-govern

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Define non-maleficence

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Ethical duty to do no harm & prevent harm whenever possible

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What does beneficence mean?

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Ethical responsibility to contribute to the health & well-being of clients

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What is consent in the context of massage therapy?

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Voluntary agreement of fully informed client to a massage therapy treatment

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What is transference?

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Occurs when a client projects onto a therapist old feelings or attitudes about significant people in their past

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Define counter transference

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Therapist projects onto client old feelings or attitudes about significant people in their past

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What is professional judgment?

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Ability to interpret & apply ethical & legal requirements to the unique circumstances of the situation

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What does vulnerability mean in a healthcare context?

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Capable or susceptible to being wounded or hurt; age, pain, capacity, language, ability all factor into a person’s vulnerability

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Define confidentiality

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The safeguarding of information

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What are values?

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Core beliefs about right & wrong, good & bad which guide our decisions and actions

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What are professional values?

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Values that the profession believes are good or bad, appropriate or inappropriate

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What is integrity?

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Quality of being sincere, honest, trustworthy in making choices & decisions consistent with stated personal & professional values

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Define competence in a professional context

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Ability to perform tasks & roles assigned to standard necessary to provide safe, effective, ethical care

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What does accountability refer to?

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Answerable for the practice of profession & to act in manner consistent with responsibilities & standards of profession

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What is empathy?

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To place yourself in someone else’s shoes, to feel with a person

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Define sympathy

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To feel for a person

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Who is the custodian of health information?

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Person in charge of the Health Information Custodian

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What is a health agent?

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Works under the health information custodian

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What does Circle of Care refer to?

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Any healthcare professional that is involved in the patient’s care

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What is the scope of practice for massage therapy?

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Assessment of soft tissue and joints, treatment and prevention of physical dysfunction and pain by manipulation

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Competence can be determined by an RMT’s:

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  1. Skill
  2. Attributes
  3. Knowledge
  4. Ethics
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What is the Social Contract in the context of RMTs?

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RMTs agree to serve and protect the well-being and best interests of the clients first and foremost, in exchange for autonomy to self-govern.

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What defines a Therapeutic Relationship?

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A relationship which exists between RMT and client for the sole and expressed purpose of serving the health and well-being of the client.

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What is a Dual Relationship?

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When a therapist blends or merges the therapeutic relationship with the client with another potentially incompatible role/relationship.

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What is a Conflict of Interest?

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A situation in which a person, in a position of trust, allows their personal or private interests or responsibilities to interfere with their client’s best interests.

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What is the Scope of Practice?

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Definition of the boundaries and competencies of practice for RMTs.

31
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What are the Standards of Practice (SOP)?

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Currently, the SOP includes RMT Outcome, Client Outcome, and Requirements.

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What is the RMT Outcome?

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The RMT’s expectations of accomplishing the task, referred to as ‘responsibility’.

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What is the Client Outcome?

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What a client can expect from the therapeutic relationship.

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What are the Requirements in the context of RMT practice?

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The minimum level of competence of the outlined tasks.

35
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What are the four principles of the Code of Ethics?

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Document outlining the competencies an RMT candidate must meet.

36
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What does IPAC stand for?

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Infection Prevention and Control.

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What is the role of the CMTO?

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The College of Massage Therapists of Ontario governs RMT practice in Ontario.

38
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Who is the current Registrar of CMTO?

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Maureen Boo.

39
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Who is the current President of CMTO?

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Jay Mathers.

40
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How many committees are there in CMTO?

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There are 8 committees.

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What is the OSCE?

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Objectively Structured Clinical Examination, which evaluates RMT competencies.

42
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What is required for registration as an RMT?

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Photo, Government issued ID, First Aid & CPR certification, CPIC Record Screening, and Liability Insurance.

43
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What is the annual fee for RMT registration?

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Annual fees are $915 and $457.50.

44
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What is the application fee for RMT registration?

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The application fee is $245.

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What is the importance of Consent in RMT practice?

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Consent involves informed consent, rights to change, and documentation.

46
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What does Collaboration mean in RMT practice?

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Circle of care and transparency to other healthcare providers.

47
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What is the significance of Communication in RMT?

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Open vs closed dialogue and considerations regarding age of consent and third-party decisions.

48
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What are the types of Conflict of Interest?

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Types include disclosure, ancillary products, and sharing revenue or gifting.

49
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What are the ways consent can be given under the Personal Health Information Protection Act?

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Consent can be given through CALL, WRITTEN, EMAIL, or VERBAL.

50
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What does the Circle of Care cover?

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The Circle of Care covers all records and communication, whether verbal or written.

51
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Is a name required to be identifying?

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No, a name does not need to be included to be identifying.

52
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What is the duty to breach?

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There is a duty to breach where the safety of others may be at risk.

53
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What should be done if a client refuses to release information?

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Try to persuade the client to release or give RMT permission to release, then contact CMTO or authorities.

54
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What issues are addressed in a Discipline Hearing?

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Serious issues of incompetence or misconduct are addressed in a Discipline Hearing.

55
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What happens during a full legal hearing?

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A full legal hearing may evoke, suspend, or impose terms, conditions, or limitations, including fines and fees.

56
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What does ‘Fitness to Practice’ hearings focus on?

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Fitness to Practice hearings focus on rehabilitation.

57
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What is incapacity in the context of Fitness to Practice?

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Incapacity refers to a lack of ability, qualification, or strength to perform duties and responsibilities due to physical or mental concerns.

58
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What may be required of an RMT during Fitness to Practice hearings?

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An RMT may be required to undergo evaluation.

59
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What are interim orders in the context of Fitness to Practice?

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Interim orders may include suspension and are made public.

60
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What are gross boundary violations?

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Gross boundary violations include sexual contact.

61
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What are the categories of sexual abuse?

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The categories of sexual abuse are: 1. REMARK 2. TOUCH 3. INTERCOURSE (no relationship before or post-dismissal).

62
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What are dual relationships?

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Dual relationships involve blending roles, such as bartering, therapist/teacher, treating family & friends, socializing outside of treatment, and emotional/sexual intimacy.

63
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What is the first step in the CMTO Discipline Process?

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The first step is a complaint to the Registrar.

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What happens after a complaint is made to the Registrar?

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There is a written acknowledgment to the complainant, and the RMT receives a copy in 13 days.

65
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What is the timeline for the RMT’s response to a complaint?

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The RMT must respond within 30 days, and a copy of the response is sent to the complainant.

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What happens after the RMT’s response?

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The ICRC reviews the case, and an investigator may be assigned if needed.

67
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What is the ICRC’s decision timeline?

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The ICRC decision on how to proceed is made within 150 days of the complaint.

68
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Is there an appeal process after a discipline decision?

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There is no appeal if discipline is imposed.

69
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What are possible ICRC decisions?

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ICRC decisions may include referral to the Discipline Committee, referral to the Fitness to Practice Committee, appearing before the ICRC (reprimand), remediation/education, or no further action.

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