CMTO STANDARD OF PRACTICE QUESTIONS
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COMMUNICATION / PUBLIC HEALTH STANDARD 10
Treatment and Treatment Plans Explain the Initial Treatment to the Client
- answer-Conditions:
Given that massage therapy treatment is indicated.
Task:
Explain the initial treatment to the client.
Standard: Quality / Technical:
• So that the treatment is consistent with the massage therapy Scope of Practice and
College Policies.
• So that any changes in the client's wishes regarding consent are obtained before
each treatment and are followed. Quality/ Interpersonal:
• So that the client is given an opportunity to ask any questions. Timing:
• Before beginning the treatment. Develop and Record an On-Going Treatment
Plan Condition: Given that ongoing massage therapy treatment is indicated, and
given the client's request for treatment and your assessment of the client's condition
Task: Develop and record an on-going treatment plan
Standard: Quality / Technical:
• The plan must include: goals, type and focus of treatment(s), areas of the body to
be treated, anticipated frequency and duration of treatments, anticipated client
responses to treatment, schedule for reassessment of the client's condition, and/or
recommended remedial exercises and/or hydrotherapy.
• So that the plan is consistent with the massage therapy Scope of Practice and
College Policies. Timing:
• After the first massage treatment and update whenever treatment plan is altered
Inform the Client of Any Change in the Treatment Plan Conditions: Given that the
client informed you of changes in his/her wishes, his/her physical condition or
health status, and/or you identified a change in the client's condition and/or a lack
of client response to treatment, requiring a change in the treatment plan
Task: Inform client of change in treatment plan Standard: Quality / Interpersonal
, • So that you ask the client if he/she has any questions.
• So that you answer the client's questions and/or refer him/her to another health
care pro
COMMUNICATION / PUBLIC HEALTH STANDARD 11
Pre / Post Treatment Protocol
- answer-Conditions:
Given a client who has given consent to proceed with treatment Instruct the Client
Task:
Instruct client on undressing/dressing procedures
Standard:
Quality / Technical & Interpersonal:
• So that you explain to the client the reasons for the removal of clothing.
• So that you instruct the client to remove the clothing and items which he / she is
comfortable removing.
• So that you provide the client with an opportunity to ask questions.
• So that you provide the client an opportunity to dress/ undress out of the view of
the therapist and other people.
• So that you get permission from the client to re-enter the area.
• If the client requires assistance to dress / undress themselves the following
procedures are followed:
• So that you inform the client of those pieces of clothing you will need to remove.
• So that you remove only those pieces of clothing the client wants to remove.
• So that you inform the client of where you might touch him/her and why.
• So that you touch only those areas of the client's body needed to remove the
client's clothing.
• So that you record the client's consent and the assistance provided.
• So that all efforts are made to maintain respectful privacy of the client by use of
covering, while assisting him/her to dress/undress.
Task:
Instruct client on treatment positioning and covering
Standard: Quality / Technical:
• So that you obtain client agreement to the treatment position.
• So that the instructions include how the client should position his /her body for
treatment.
2026: QUESTIONS AND 100% VERIFIED ANSWERS |
GRADED A+ | GUARANTEED PASS!!
COMMUNICATION / PUBLIC HEALTH STANDARD 10
Treatment and Treatment Plans Explain the Initial Treatment to the Client
- answer-Conditions:
Given that massage therapy treatment is indicated.
Task:
Explain the initial treatment to the client.
Standard: Quality / Technical:
• So that the treatment is consistent with the massage therapy Scope of Practice and
College Policies.
• So that any changes in the client's wishes regarding consent are obtained before
each treatment and are followed. Quality/ Interpersonal:
• So that the client is given an opportunity to ask any questions. Timing:
• Before beginning the treatment. Develop and Record an On-Going Treatment
Plan Condition: Given that ongoing massage therapy treatment is indicated, and
given the client's request for treatment and your assessment of the client's condition
Task: Develop and record an on-going treatment plan
Standard: Quality / Technical:
• The plan must include: goals, type and focus of treatment(s), areas of the body to
be treated, anticipated frequency and duration of treatments, anticipated client
responses to treatment, schedule for reassessment of the client's condition, and/or
recommended remedial exercises and/or hydrotherapy.
• So that the plan is consistent with the massage therapy Scope of Practice and
College Policies. Timing:
• After the first massage treatment and update whenever treatment plan is altered
Inform the Client of Any Change in the Treatment Plan Conditions: Given that the
client informed you of changes in his/her wishes, his/her physical condition or
health status, and/or you identified a change in the client's condition and/or a lack
of client response to treatment, requiring a change in the treatment plan
Task: Inform client of change in treatment plan Standard: Quality / Interpersonal
, • So that you ask the client if he/she has any questions.
• So that you answer the client's questions and/or refer him/her to another health
care pro
COMMUNICATION / PUBLIC HEALTH STANDARD 11
Pre / Post Treatment Protocol
- answer-Conditions:
Given a client who has given consent to proceed with treatment Instruct the Client
Task:
Instruct client on undressing/dressing procedures
Standard:
Quality / Technical & Interpersonal:
• So that you explain to the client the reasons for the removal of clothing.
• So that you instruct the client to remove the clothing and items which he / she is
comfortable removing.
• So that you provide the client with an opportunity to ask questions.
• So that you provide the client an opportunity to dress/ undress out of the view of
the therapist and other people.
• So that you get permission from the client to re-enter the area.
• If the client requires assistance to dress / undress themselves the following
procedures are followed:
• So that you inform the client of those pieces of clothing you will need to remove.
• So that you remove only those pieces of clothing the client wants to remove.
• So that you inform the client of where you might touch him/her and why.
• So that you touch only those areas of the client's body needed to remove the
client's clothing.
• So that you record the client's consent and the assistance provided.
• So that all efforts are made to maintain respectful privacy of the client by use of
covering, while assisting him/her to dress/undress.
Task:
Instruct client on treatment positioning and covering
Standard: Quality / Technical:
• So that you obtain client agreement to the treatment position.
• So that the instructions include how the client should position his /her body for
treatment.
