Obligations and Standards for Massage Therapists
Massage Therapists are bound to a Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice to ensure they are fulfilling their professional obligations. These Standards of Practice and Ethics have been agreed to nationally. MTAM Members follow By-Laws of the Association and practice recommendations that are created by the Board on behalf of members.
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Massage Therapy Association of Manitoba By-Laws
Massage Therapy Association of Manitoba Standards of Practice
Massage Therapy Association of Manitoba Code of Ethics
National Standards
These competencies and performance indicators are used as a base across Canada by Regulators, Associations, and Massage Therapy Educators to ensure the profession is moving toward one minimum standard of practice expectations.
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Inter‐Jurisdictional Practice Competencies and Performance Indicators for Massage Therapists at Entry‐to‐Practice
Canadian Massage Therapist Association - National Standards of Practice
Canadian Massage Therapist Association - Position Statement on Students Working Outside of a Supervised Practicum
Advisories
MTAM Members can access the following advisories in the Member Portal.
- Cannabis & CBD Oil Legislation Update - Please also refer to:
- MTAM Practice Recommendation - Alcohol & Drugs in Massage Therapy Settings
- MTAM Practice Recommendation - Topical Product Requests & Massage Therapy
- Anti-Spam Law
- Socan Licensing
- Heating Recepticle Advisory
Policies & Practice Recommendations
MTAM Members can access the following policies and recommendations in the Member Portal:
Policies
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MTAM Policy - Acupuncture
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MTAM Policy - Advertising, Marketing & Title Use
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MTAM Policy - Criminal Record Check
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MTAM Policy - Criminal Convictions
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MTAM Policy - Education & Continuing Competency Program
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MTAM Education & Continuing Competency Program FAQ's
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MTAM Policy - Privacy & Personal Information
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MTAM Policy - Membership Education Criteria: Transitioning of Members
Practice Recommendations
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MTAM Practice Recommendation - Alcohol & Drugs in Massage Therapy Settings
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MTAM Practice Recommendation - Topical Product Requests & Massage Therapy
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MTAM Practice Recommendation - Preventing Insurance & Healthcare Fraud
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MTAM Practice Recommendation - Titles, Academic & professional Credentials in Practice
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MTAM Practice Recommendation - Members Temporarily Practicing in Other Jurisdictions Including International Locations
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MTAM Practice Recommendation - Recommended Service Fee Guidelines
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MTAM Practice Recommendation - Managing a Privacy Breach
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MTAM Practice Recommendaton - Treating Family & Friends
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MTAM Practice Recommendation - Gift Card & Gift Certificate Sales
Best Practice Documents
MTAM Members can access the following documents in the Member Portal:
- MTAM Best Professional Practices - Evidence-Informed Decision Making
- MTAM Best Professional Practices - Financial Accountability
- MTAM Best Professional Practices - Hygene & Practice Environment
- MTAM Best Professional Practices - Key Clinical Practice Standards
- MTAM Best Professional Practices - Patient Health Records
Informed Consent & Associated Practice Recommendations
MTAM Members can access the following documents in the Member Portal:
- MTAM Best Professional Practices - Informed Consent
- MTAM Best Professional Practices - Informed Consent Treating Minors
Professional Conduct Basics
MTAM Members can access the following documents in the Member Portal:
- MTAM - Professional Conduct Basics
- MTAM Examples of Professional Misconduct - Advertising & Marketing
- MTAM Examples of Professional Misconduct - Business Practices
- MTAM Examples of Professional Misconduct - General Practice
- MTAM Examples of Professional Misconduct - Patient Care
- MTAM Examples of Professional Misconduct - Record Keeping
- MTAM Examples of Professional Misconduct - Sexual Ethics