Discipline for Non-Compliance Regarding Intermediate First Aid and Level “C” CPR Certification Policy

Purpose:

• To establish Disciplinary Policy for non-compliance regarding Intermediate First Aid and Level “C” CPR Certification as outlined in CMMOTA Bylaws 3.5.1.1.1., 3.5.1.2.1., 3.5.1.7.1., 3.6.2.2., 3.6.2.3., 3.7.1., and 3.7.3..

Policy:

1. The Board of Directors grants its authority to Administration to suspend, and if necessary, cancel an individual’s membership following the steps outlined below regarding non-compliance regarding Intermediate First Aid and Level “C” CPR Certification.

2. Full Massage Therapist, Full Manual Osteopathic Therapist, and Spa Therapist members are responsible to maintain valid Intermediate First Aid and Level “C” CPR certification from a recognized Canadian Training partner. Full online courses, with no in-person training provided are not accepted. All other classes of Membership in the CMMOTA are not required to maintain valid certification in Intermediate First Aid and Level “C” CPR.

3. Prior to suspension, administration shall phone and/or text the member to warn them of the impending suspension. This phone call and/or text message notice shall include:

a. The date that the membership will be suspended if no action is taken.

b. The date that the membership will be cancelled if no action is taken.

c. That additional information surrounding suspension/cancellation of membership will be provided by email if no action is taken.

4. If a member does not submit a new valid certificate of Intermediate First Aid and Level “C” CPR certification prior to their certificate expiry date, then the next business day of the Association, their membership shall be immediately suspended, and the member shall be notified of the suspension to their last known email address. Administration shall be responsible to fulfill this policy point.

5. A suspended member must not practice Massage Therapy, or Manual Osteopathic Therapy until their suspension has been lifted.

6. If a suspension has not been lifted within 5 business days of the notice of suspension, the member’s number shall be permanently retired and all necessary third parties will be notified of the membership suspension.

7. If a suspension is lifted after a member’s number has been permanently retired, a new member number will be issued.

8. If a member has been suspended, they shall have 30 days from the date of the suspension to submit a new valid certificate of Intermediate First Aid and Level “C” CPR certification.

9. If a member still does not submit a new valid certificate of Intermediate First Aid and Level “C” CPR certification prior to end of the 30-day suspension period, then the next business day of the Association, their membership shall be immediately cancelled, and they shall be notified of the cancellation to their last known email address. In addition, all necessary third parties will be notified of the member’s cancellation. Administration shall be responsible to fulfill this policy point.

10. For a cancelled membership to be eligible for reinstatement into the Association, a valid certificate of Intermediate First Aid and Level “C” CPR certification 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: March 30, 2020

Date of Last Policy Revision: July 9, 2026