DECEMBER 2, 2024 MEMBERS POLICY AND PROCEDURE HANDBOOK UPDATE
Here is the link to the November 7, 2024 Edition of the Members Policy and Procedure Handbook
Below we have outlined changes and additions or deletions to our policy handbook since the September 20, 2024 Edition. All of the changes in these policies are policy amendments or new policy additions which were approved at the November 7, 2024 Board of Directors Meeting. All Policy changes contained within this edition of the member handbook will come into effect today, December 2, 2024.
The Board has adopted the following Associations Documents:
CMMOTA Code of Ethics
o Updated language throughout the document for consistency of perspective (meaning keeping it consistent in third person rather than mixed between first, second and third).
o Updated the mission statement to match the mission statement which was adopted by the Board of Directors at the September 2024 BOD meeting.
o Provided updated definitions of Massage Therapy and Manual Osteopathic Therapy.
o Added an outline of Scope of Practice for Spa Therapists.
CMMOTA Massage Therapist Scope of Practice
o Expanded the definition of the scope of practice.
o Removed the term “Spa Therapist” throughout the document as the decision was made to create a separate Spa Therapist Scope of Practice document for greater clarity.
o Changed language to recognize the national nature of CMMOTA.
o Added statements to clarify who this document does not apply to.
o Expanded and clarified the definition of “Massage Therapist”
o Redefined “Scope”
o Updated the list of Restricted Activities.
o Added reference to location of provincial legislation regarding restricted activities related to practice.
o Provided updates in language for greater clarity.
CMMOTA Spa Therapist Scope of Practice
o This new document governs the scope of practice for Spa Therapists. We highly recommend that Spa Therapists acquaint themselves with this new Scope of Practice.
The Board has adopted the following new policies:
Manual Osteopathic Therapist Receipting for Services and/or Products Policy
o This policy replaces the previous Receipting for Services and/or Products Policy and is specific to the professional designation of Manual Osteopathic Therapist. If you are registered as a MOT with CMMOTA please take the time to read through this important policy.
Massage Therapist Receipting for Services and/or Products Policy
o This policy replaces the previous Receipting for Services and/or Products Policy and is specific to the professional designation of Associate Massage Therapist and Full Massage Therapist. If you are registered as a Massage Therapist with CMMOTA please take the time to read through this important policy.
Spa Therapist Receipting for Services and/or Products Policy
o This policy replaces the previous Receipting for Services and/or Products Policy and is specific to the professional designation of Spa Therapist. If you are registered as a Spa Therapist with CMMOTA please take the time to read through this important policy.
The Board has made amendments to the following policies:
Membership Number Change Policy
o Upgraded language in Item 2 to reflect the new Discipline for Complaints Policy which came into effect in September.
Monetary Credit Policy
o Added language to Item 2 and 5 to allow for credits to carry forward regardless of amount where they were the result of a billing error.
Submission of Education Documents Policy
o Updated language in items 5 and 7 regarding changes in procedure regarding methods of notification.
The Board has rescinded the following policies:
Receipting for Services and/or Products Policy
o This policy was replaced by policies specific to professional designations available through the Association.
The Executive Director has approved amendments to the following appendices:
Appendix 19 – Modalities List for Massage Therapists
o This list has been updated and revised. All out of scope modalities have been removed from the list.
Appendix 25 – Teaching or Teaching Assistant CEC Checklist
o Added Statement 2 under CEC Award for clarification and to match policy.
Appendix 34 – Modalities List for Manual Osteopathic Therapists
o This list has been updated and revised. All out of scope modalities have been removed from the list.
Appendix 42 – Modalities List for Spa Therapists
o This list has been updated and revised. All out of scope modalities have been removed from the list.
If you have any questions or concerns about any of these policies, please contact the office directly at info@cmmota.com