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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

  • MTAM Policy - Acupuncture

  • MTAM Policy - Advertising, Marketing & Title Use

  • MTAM Policy - Criminal Record Check

  • MTAM Policy - Criminal Convictions

  • MTAM Policy - Education & Continuing Competency Program 

  • MTAM Education & Continuing Competency Program FAQ's

  • MTAM Policy - Privacy & Personal Information

  • MTAM Policy - Membership Education Criteria: Transitioning of Members

Practice Recommendations

  • MTAM Practice Recommendation - Alcohol & Drugs in Massage Therapy Settings

  • MTAM Practice Recommendation - Topical Product Requests & Massage Therapy

  • MTAM Practice Recommendation - Preventing Insurance & Healthcare Fraud

  • MTAM Practice Recommendation - Titles, Academic & professional Credentials in Practice

  • MTAM Practice Recommendation - Members Temporarily Practicing in Other Jurisdictions Including International Locations

  • MTAM Practice Recommendation - Recommended Service Fee Guidelines

  • MTAM Practice Recommendation - Managing a Privacy Breach

  • MTAM Practice Recommendaton - Treating Family & Friends

  • 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