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What is ethics?

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Branch of philosophy dealing with what is morally right or wrong

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Define ethical sense

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Intuitive sensate function that helps us know & differentiate right from wrong

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What is an ethical issue?

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A situation which raises an ethical question about right & wrong

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What does autonomy refer to in healthcare?

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Clients have a moral right to make their own choices about healthcare

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What is autonomy in the profession?

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The ability to self-govern

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Define non-maleficence

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Ethical duty to do no harm & prevent harm whenever possible

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What does beneficence mean?

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Ethical responsibility to contribute to the health & well-being of clients

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What is consent in the context of massage therapy?

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Voluntary agreement of fully informed client to a massage therapy treatment

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What is transference?

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Occurs when a client projects onto a therapist old feelings or attitudes about significant people in their past

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Define counter transference

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Therapist projects onto client old feelings or attitudes about significant people in their past

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What is professional judgment?

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Ability to interpret & apply ethical & legal requirements to the unique circumstances of the situation

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What does vulnerability mean in a healthcare context?

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Capable or susceptible to being wounded or hurt; age, pain, capacity, language, ability all factor into a person’s vulnerability

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Define confidentiality

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The safeguarding of information

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What are values?

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Core beliefs about right & wrong, good & bad which guide our decisions and actions

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What are professional values?

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Values that the profession believes are good or bad, appropriate or inappropriate

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What is integrity?

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Quality of being sincere, honest, trustworthy in making choices & decisions consistent with stated personal & professional values

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Define competence in a professional context

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Ability to perform tasks & roles assigned to standard necessary to provide safe, effective, ethical care

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What does accountability refer to?

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Answerable for the practice of profession & to act in manner consistent with responsibilities & standards of profession

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What is empathy?

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To place yourself in someone else’s shoes, to feel with a person

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Define sympathy

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To feel for a person

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Who is the custodian of health information?

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Person in charge of the Health Information Custodian

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What is a health agent?

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Works under the health information custodian

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What does Circle of Care refer to?

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Any healthcare professional that is involved in the patient’s care

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What is the scope of practice for massage therapy?

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Assessment of soft tissue and joints, treatment and prevention of physical dysfunction and pain by manipulation

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Competence can be determined by an RMT's:
1. Skill 2. Attributes 3. Knowledge 4. Ethics
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What is the Social Contract in the context of RMTs?
RMTs agree to serve and protect the well-being and best interests of the clients first and foremost, in exchange for autonomy to self-govern.
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What defines a Therapeutic Relationship?
A relationship which exists between RMT and client for the sole and expressed purpose of serving the health and well-being of the client.
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What is a Dual Relationship?
When a therapist blends or merges the therapeutic relationship with the client with another potentially incompatible role/relationship.
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What is a Conflict of Interest?
A situation in which a person, in a position of trust, allows their personal or private interests or responsibilities to interfere with their client's best interests.
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What is the Scope of Practice?
Definition of the boundaries and competencies of practice for RMTs.
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What are the Standards of Practice (SOP)?
Currently, the SOP includes RMT Outcome, Client Outcome, and Requirements.
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What is the RMT Outcome?
The RMT's expectations of accomplishing the task, referred to as 'responsibility'.
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What is the Client Outcome?
What a client can expect from the therapeutic relationship.
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What are the Requirements in the context of RMT practice?
The minimum level of competence of the outlined tasks.
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What are the four principles of the Code of Ethics?
Document outlining the competencies an RMT candidate must meet.
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What does IPAC stand for?
Infection Prevention and Control.
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What is the role of the CMTO?
The College of Massage Therapists of Ontario governs RMT practice in Ontario.
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Who is the current Registrar of CMTO?
Maureen Boo.
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Who is the current President of CMTO?
Jay Mathers.
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How many committees are there in CMTO?
There are 8 committees.
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What is the OSCE?
Objectively Structured Clinical Examination, which evaluates RMT competencies.
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What is required for registration as an RMT?
Photo, Government issued ID, First Aid & CPR certification, CPIC Record Screening, and Liability Insurance.
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What is the annual fee for RMT registration?
Annual fees are $915 and $457.50.
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What is the application fee for RMT registration?
The application fee is $245.
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What is the importance of Consent in RMT practice?
Consent involves informed consent, rights to change, and documentation.
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What does Collaboration mean in RMT practice?
Circle of care and transparency to other healthcare providers.
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What is the significance of Communication in RMT?
Open vs closed dialogue and considerations regarding age of consent and third-party decisions.
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What are the types of Conflict of Interest?
Types include disclosure, ancillary products, and sharing revenue or gifting.
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What are the ways consent can be given under the Personal Health Information Protection Act?
Consent can be given through CALL, WRITTEN, EMAIL, or VERBAL.
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What does the Circle of Care cover?
The Circle of Care covers all records and communication, whether verbal or written.
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Is a name required to be identifying?
No, a name does not need to be included to be identifying.
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What is the duty to breach?
There is a duty to breach where the safety of others may be at risk.
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What should be done if a client refuses to release information?
Try to persuade the client to release or give RMT permission to release, then contact CMTO or authorities.
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What issues are addressed in a Discipline Hearing?
Serious issues of incompetence or misconduct are addressed in a Discipline Hearing.
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What happens during a full legal hearing?
A full legal hearing may evoke, suspend, or impose terms, conditions, or limitations, including fines and fees.
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What does 'Fitness to Practice' hearings focus on?
Fitness to Practice hearings focus on rehabilitation.
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What is incapacity in the context of Fitness to Practice?
Incapacity refers to a lack of ability, qualification, or strength to perform duties and responsibilities due to physical or mental concerns.
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What may be required of an RMT during Fitness to Practice hearings?
An RMT may be required to undergo evaluation.
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What are interim orders in the context of Fitness to Practice?
Interim orders may include suspension and are made public.
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What are gross boundary violations?
Gross boundary violations include sexual contact.
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What are the categories of sexual abuse?
The categories of sexual abuse are: 1. REMARK 2. TOUCH 3. INTERCOURSE (no relationship before or post-dismissal).
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What are dual relationships?
Dual relationships involve blending roles, such as bartering, therapist/teacher, treating family & friends, socializing outside of treatment, and emotional/sexual intimacy.
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What is the first step in the CMTO Discipline Process?
The first step is a complaint to the Registrar.
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What happens after a complaint is made to the Registrar?
There is a written acknowledgment to the complainant, and the RMT receives a copy in 13 days.
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What is the timeline for the RMT's response to a complaint?
The RMT must respond within 30 days, and a copy of the response is sent to the complainant.
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What happens after the RMT's response?
The ICRC reviews the case, and an investigator may be assigned if needed.
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What is the ICRC's decision timeline?
The ICRC decision on how to proceed is made within 150 days of the complaint.
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Is there an appeal process after a discipline decision?
There is no appeal if discipline is imposed.
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What are possible ICRC decisions?
ICRC decisions may include referral to the Discipline Committee, referral to the Fitness to Practice Committee, appearing before the ICRC (reprimand), remediation/education, or no further action.

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