Policy

Purpose: • To provide clear direction on the approval process for adding or removing modalities to or from a modalities list for one or more of CMMOTA’s professional designations. Policy: [...]

Purpose: • To provide additional clarification surrounding Educational Requirements for Membership as described in CMMOTA Bylaw’s 3.2.1.1., 3.2.2.1., 3.2.3.1., 3.2.3.2., 3.2.4.1., 3.2.5.1., 3.2.6.1., 3.2.7.1., 3.2.9.1., 3.2.10.1., and 3.2.10.2.. Policy: 1. [...]

Purpose: • To provide policy surrounding Membership Reinstatement in Accordance with CMMOTA Bylaw 3.7.. Policy 1. A former Member may apply for membership reinstatement under the following circumstances: a. A [...]

Purpose:• To provide policy for Annual General Meetings and Special Meetings in accordance with the CMMOTA Bylaws and the Societies Act of Alberta. This policy also outlines rules of order [...]

Purpose: • To clarify the acceptable forms of Government Issued Identification required for membership admission and to establish guidelines for the retention of identification documents by the Association. Policy: 1. [...]

Purpose: • To establish clear guidelines for the setting and publication of fees for Emeritus Membership, Membership Renewal and New Membership. Policy: 1. Emeritus Membership Fee 1.1. The Emeritus Membership [...]

Purpose: • To provide clarity on the Powers, Duties, Responsibilities of Directors in regard to CMMOTA Bylaw Articles 4.2., 4.5., 7.1., and 7.5. and to provide expectations related to the [...]

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

Purpose: • To establish conduct expectations for members, and response expectations from staff should instances of verbal abuse arise. Policy: 1. Verbal abuse of staff by a member, or potential [...]

Purpose: • To establish policy surrounding the verification of certificates and documents submitted by Members or Membership Applicants for authenticity and validity. These certificates and/or documents may include, but are [...]

Guidelines for Best Practice: Updated January 21, 2025 Preface The Canadian Massage and Manual Osteopathic Therapists Association (CMMOTA) defines massage therapy in practice, as the assessment, treatment and prevention of [...]

Purpose: • To establish clear guidelines for the submission of education documents for the purpose of attaining membership, and subsequent membership class upgrading, as not all schools provide graduation certificates [...]

Purpose: • To provide policy surrounding the carrying of monetary credit balances as a result of overpayment, refund, or monetary credit awarded as part of a contest or incentive program. [...]

Purpose: • To provide guidance to members who through their clinical practice become aware of or suspect that an individual is experiencing some form of abuse. Policy: 1. In Canada, [...]

Purpose: • To provide clear written standards for moving from active to inactive membership, and vice versa, and to clarify membership responsibilities which are required to be fulfilled where a [...]

Purposes: • The Association strives to create a community free from the bonds of discrimination. This community is built on respect, inclusivity, and diversity for its members, employees, and [...]

Purpose:• To provide guidance on when, how, and what information may be provided to third parties including professional liability insurance providers, any level of government in Canada, health insurance companies, [...]

Purpose: • To provide written guidance for the establishment of Association Policy, and the establishment of procedures surrounding approved policy. The Association’s policies and procedures are meant to be living [...]

Purpose: • This policy sets out matters specifically reserved for determination by the Board of Directors and those matters delegated to the Executive Director. The functions exercised by the Board [...]

Purpose: • To provide rules surrounding campaigning by nominees during the campaign period leading up to the election for Board Positions at the Annual General Meeting. Policy: 1. The [...]

Purpose: • To provide clarification on the Standards of Practice Statement “Ensures that all equipment is cleaned, inspected and maintained on a regular basis. A written record of all repairs, [...]

Guidelines for Best Practice: Updated August 17, 2020 Preface Manual Osteopathic Practice is therapy that focuses on treating the whole body as a unit, rather than the sum of its [...]