CMTO-Law and Ethics -Test Questions
with Correct Answers.
Explain - CMTO policy statements - Answer - articulate the council's opinion on specific issue
relating to the practice of MT
- provide members with a broader explanation of practice issues that can be found in the
legalized format of the corresponding regulation
- members who violate college policy may be deemed to have violated a regulation and
therefore, to have committed professional misconduct
Explain - CMTO position statements - Answer - provides collective opinion of the college's
council relating to practice issues, that may not be covered by a regulation or policy statement
- often developed in response to member's questions and provide framework within practice
decisions can be made
- members whose practice is not consistent with the position outlined by the college may be
required to justify or actions
Explain - CMTO guidelines - Answer - provide a more detailed description of the way in
which a policy or position is translated into
- intended to provide guidance to members
CMTO Policy - Acupuncture - Answer - policies 1 & 2 relate to the training and use of
acupuncture
- within scope of practice
- training must be received at an accredited facilty
- acupuncture performed must be for conditions that are considered treatable by massage
CMTO Policy - Advertising - Answer reiterates information on advertising found in the MTA
CMTO Policy - Ancillary/related activities - Answer - some MT may set up a health
professions coporation, which sell other products besides massage Tx
- could include : selling books, supplies, offering courses, etc.
- in order to be an authorized health professions corporation, the activites must be deemed
related to massage
- if not the coporation may be subject to proceedings under the HPPC of the RHPA
- may not be covered under general liability insurance and may require additional insurace
coverage
, CMTO Policy - Certificate of Registration - Answer • wall certificate and ID badge are the
property of the College
• they issue only one to each member; wall certificate must be displayed at primary place of
practice
• member's responsibility to safeguard these documents
CMTO Policy - Complimentary Modalities - Answer • modalities that, in and of themselves,
do not fall within the scope of practice
• may be modalities commonly used by massage therapists and when used in conjunction and
as part of a treatment plan, they are acceptable
• the modality may only be billed as massage so long as it is included within the treatment plan
• see Schedule of Complimentary Modalities (aromatherapy, yoga, electrical therapy, etc.)
CMTO Policy - Modalities Outside the scope of practice of MT - Answer Practices that
include:
- diagnosis
- surgery
- religious/cultural practices
- psychotherapy
- nutritional counseling
- personal training
(list goes on)
CMTO Policy - Consent - Answer - the CMTO has gone above the expectations of the HCCA
and requires MTs get consent for assessment
CMTO Policy - Complaints Investigations - Answer • do not contact the complainant; you
may be accused of interfering with the College's investigation, or that you are trying to
intimidate the complainant
CMTO Policy - First AID & CPR - Answer • required for initial registration; CPR at heart saver
level or higher; first aid at emergency level or higher
CMTO Policy - Direct Client Care - Answer • every member needs to have a minimum of 500
hours every 3 years
• direct client care includes any activity that directly relates to the scope of practice, specifically
assessments and treatments
with Correct Answers.
Explain - CMTO policy statements - Answer - articulate the council's opinion on specific issue
relating to the practice of MT
- provide members with a broader explanation of practice issues that can be found in the
legalized format of the corresponding regulation
- members who violate college policy may be deemed to have violated a regulation and
therefore, to have committed professional misconduct
Explain - CMTO position statements - Answer - provides collective opinion of the college's
council relating to practice issues, that may not be covered by a regulation or policy statement
- often developed in response to member's questions and provide framework within practice
decisions can be made
- members whose practice is not consistent with the position outlined by the college may be
required to justify or actions
Explain - CMTO guidelines - Answer - provide a more detailed description of the way in
which a policy or position is translated into
- intended to provide guidance to members
CMTO Policy - Acupuncture - Answer - policies 1 & 2 relate to the training and use of
acupuncture
- within scope of practice
- training must be received at an accredited facilty
- acupuncture performed must be for conditions that are considered treatable by massage
CMTO Policy - Advertising - Answer reiterates information on advertising found in the MTA
CMTO Policy - Ancillary/related activities - Answer - some MT may set up a health
professions coporation, which sell other products besides massage Tx
- could include : selling books, supplies, offering courses, etc.
- in order to be an authorized health professions corporation, the activites must be deemed
related to massage
- if not the coporation may be subject to proceedings under the HPPC of the RHPA
- may not be covered under general liability insurance and may require additional insurace
coverage
, CMTO Policy - Certificate of Registration - Answer • wall certificate and ID badge are the
property of the College
• they issue only one to each member; wall certificate must be displayed at primary place of
practice
• member's responsibility to safeguard these documents
CMTO Policy - Complimentary Modalities - Answer • modalities that, in and of themselves,
do not fall within the scope of practice
• may be modalities commonly used by massage therapists and when used in conjunction and
as part of a treatment plan, they are acceptable
• the modality may only be billed as massage so long as it is included within the treatment plan
• see Schedule of Complimentary Modalities (aromatherapy, yoga, electrical therapy, etc.)
CMTO Policy - Modalities Outside the scope of practice of MT - Answer Practices that
include:
- diagnosis
- surgery
- religious/cultural practices
- psychotherapy
- nutritional counseling
- personal training
(list goes on)
CMTO Policy - Consent - Answer - the CMTO has gone above the expectations of the HCCA
and requires MTs get consent for assessment
CMTO Policy - Complaints Investigations - Answer • do not contact the complainant; you
may be accused of interfering with the College's investigation, or that you are trying to
intimidate the complainant
CMTO Policy - First AID & CPR - Answer • required for initial registration; CPR at heart saver
level or higher; first aid at emergency level or higher
CMTO Policy - Direct Client Care - Answer • every member needs to have a minimum of 500
hours every 3 years
• direct client care includes any activity that directly relates to the scope of practice, specifically
assessments and treatments
