Purpose:

• To establish Disciplinary Policy for non-compliance regarding RMT or RMOT Proof of Regulatory College Membership/Registration as outlined in CMMOTA Bylaws 3.5.1.6.1., and 3.5.1.11.1..

Policy:

1. The Board of Directors grants its authority to Administration to change the membership type of a member following the steps outlined below regarding non-compliance regarding RMT/RMOT Proof of Regulatory College Membership/Registration.

2. Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) and Regulated Manual Osteopathic Therapist (RMOT) members are responsible to provide proof of Regulatory College membership/registration in the jurisdiction in which they practice within 30 days of Regulatory College membership/registration renewal.

3. Prior to the notice mentioned in item #4 of this policy, administration shall phone the member to warn them of the impending notice. This phone call notice shall include:

a. The date that the membership type changes will take place if no action is taken.

b. That additional information surrounding membership type change will be provided by email if no action is taken.

4. An RMT member who does not submit proof of Regulatory College membership/registration within 30 days of the expiry of their current certification shall, on the next business day of the Association, be notified that they have 30 days to provide proof of Regulatory College membership/registration, or their membership type will be changed to Spa Therapist. This notice shall be sent to their last known email address. Administration shall be responsible to fulfill this policy point.

5. An RMT member who still does not submit proof of Regulatory College membership/registration prior to end of the 30-day notice period their membership type shall, on the next business day of the association, be immediately changed to Spa Therapist, and the member shall be notified of this change by phone, and to their last known email address. Administration shall be responsible to fulfill this policy point. A new digital membership certificate shall be issued as part of this notice. If a member would like a physical membership certificate to be issued, the Physical Membership Certificate Fee contained in the CMMOTA Fee Schedule would apply.

6. To be eligible for reinstatement into the Registered Massage Therapist class of membership with the Association, proof of Regulatory College membership/registration must be provided to the Association in advance of application for reinstatement in accordance with CMMOTA Bylaw 3.7.1..

7. Prior to the notice mentioned in item #8 of this policy, administration shall phone the member to warn them of the impending notice. This phone call notice shall include:

a. The date that their membership cancellation will take place if not action is taken.

b. That additional information surrounding membership reinstatement, be provided by email if no action is taken.

8. An RMOT member who does not submit proof of Regulatory College membership/registration within 30 days of the expiry of their current certification, then the next business day of the Association, the member shall be notified that they have 30 days to provide proof of Regulatory College membership/registration, or their membership will be cancelled. This notice shall be sent to their last known email address. Administration shall be responsible to fulfill this policy point.

9. An RMOT member who still does not submit proof of Regulatory College membership/registration prior to the end of the 30-day notice period shall, on the next business day of the association have their RMOT membership immediately cancelled, and the member shall be notified of the cancellation to their last known email address. Administration shall be responsible to fulfill this policy point.

10. To be eligible for reinstatement into the Regulated Manual Osteopathic Therapist class of membership with the Association, proof of Regulatory College membership/registration must be provided to the Association in advance of application for reinstatement in accordance with CMMOTA Bylaw 3.7.1..

Original Date of Policy Adoption: January 23, 2024

Date of Last Policy Revision: July 9, 2026

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