Policy

PART I – APPLICATION & PURPOSE 1. POLICY APPLICATION: 1.1. This Disciplinary Policy (“Policy”) applies to all classes of membership granted by CMMOTA, including but not limited to: 1.1.1. Full [...]

Purpose: • To establish Disciplinary Policy for non-compliance regarding Current Vulnerable Sector Check as outlined in CMMOTA Bylaws 3.5.1.1.3., 3.5.1.2.3., 3.5.1.3.2., 3.5.1.4.2., 3.5.1.5.2., 3.5.1.6.4., 3.5.1.7.3., 3.6.2.2., 3.6.2.3., and 3.7.1.. [...]

Purpose: • To establish policy surrounding the establishment of a Disciplinary Committee, the purpose of the Disciplinary Committee, the application process for a potential Disciplinary Committee Member, the compensation [...]

Purpose: • To clearly establish which CMMOTA association fees amounts are to be set by administration, and which are to be set by the Board of Directors, and the [...]

Purpose: • To provide clarity surrounding what massage therapists are to provide to their clientele by way of receipt for service(s) and/or product(s) provided. • This policy only applies to [...]

Purpose: • To establish policy surrounding the Membership Requirement to belong to only one Association associated with each professional designation per CMMOTA Bylaw’s 3.5.1.1.8., 3.5.1.2.7., 3.5.1.3.7., 3.5.1.6.6., 3.5.1.7.7., and [...]

Purpose: • To establish policy surrounding the Membership Requirement to maintain a current Vulnerable Sector check in accordance with CMMOTA Bylaws 3.5.1.1.3., 3.5.1.2.3., 3.5.1.3.2., 3.5.1.4.2., 3.5.1.5.2, 3.5.1.6.4., 3.5.1.7.3., 3.6.2.2., and [...]

CMMOTA MEMBER CODE OF ETHICS GUIDELINES • Each member of our Association will respect and protect patient dignity and safety. • Each member will respect and protect the dignity [...]

Authorized Activities within Professional Practice: Updated January 28, 2026 PREFACE Definition A scope of practice highlights the professional activities permissible by respective legislation and/or education skills and training certifications. [...]

Authorized Activities within Professional Practice: Last Updated January 28, 2026 PREFACE Definition A scope of practice highlights the professional activities permissible by respective legislation and/or education skills and training [...]

Authorized Activities and Restrictions within Professional Practice: Updated January 28, 2026 PREFACE Definition A scope of practice highlights the professional activities permissible by respective legislation and/or education skills and [...]

Purpose: • To provide further clarity surrounding the use/sale of Cannabis, CBD Oil, and other Cannabis based Products within the practice of massage therapy or manual osteopathic therapy and [...]

Purpose: • To establish guidelines for administration to use when reviewing submitted continuing education courses in accordance with CMMOTA's Membership Requirement - Continuing Education Credits Policy. Policy: 1. Administration [...]

Purpose: • To establish Disciplinary Policy for non-compliance regarding RMT Proof of Regulatory College Membership/Registration as outlined in CMMOTA Bylaws 3.5.1.6.1.. Policy: 1. The Board of Directors grants its [...]

Purpose: • To establish policy surrounding the appointment of members to serve on external committees, and to provide details surrounding compensation for participation in an external committee resulting from [...]

Purpose: • To provide clarification on provision of a Membership Certificate Seal following membership renewal, and to clarify limits on replacement seals, due in part to the potential of [...]

Purpose: • To provide policy surrounding the request for a change of membership number for a member, and the documentation that will be required by the Association before granting [...]

Please note that this policy does not apply to massage therapist members who are part of a regulatory college for massage therapists in the jurisdiction in which they [...]

Purpose: • To establish policy surrounding the Membership Requirement for Registered Massage Therapist members to provide proof of active membership in good standing with the provincially legislated regulatory college [...]

Purpose: • To provide policy surrounding the request for a change of name for a member, and the documentation that will be required by the Association before granting such [...]

Purpose: To provide clarification on provision of Membership Certificates following renewal or obtaining membership with the Association. Policy: Membership certificates will be issued digitally, upon completion of renewal or [...]

Purpose: • To establish policy surrounding the Membership Requirement to submit an Annual Declaration form as part of the requirement for Membership Renewal in accordance with CMMOTA Bylaw’s 3.5.1.1.6., [...]

Purpose: • To establish policy surrounding the Membership Requirement to maintain valid Intermediate First Aid and Level “C” CPR certification in accordance with CMMOTA Bylaw’s 3.5.1.1.1., 3.5.1.2.1., 3.5.1.6.3., and [...]

Purpose: • To establish policy surrounding the Membership Requirement to maintain a valid study permit or a valid work permit if required as per CMMOTA Bylaw’s 3.5.1.1.9., 3.5.1.2.8., 3.5.1.3.8., [...]

Purpose: • To establish policy surrounding the Membership Requirement to maintain valid Professional Liability Insurance in accordance with CMMOTA Bylaw’s 3.5.1.1.5., 3.5.1.2.5., 3.5.1.3.4., 3.5.1.4.3., 3.5.1.5.3., 3.5.1.6.5., and 3.5.1.7.5.. Policy: [...]