CMTO MCQ: QUIZ_CONTENT OUTLINE
BASED TESTS WITH ALL CORRECT
ANSWERS 2025-2026 UPDATE.
What does LORDFICARAMAH mean? - Answer Location
Onset
Radiation
Duration
Frequency
Intensity (pain scale)
Character (feeling of pain)
Aggravating activities
Relieving activities
Associated symptoms
Medications
Alternate medical practitioners
History of pathology/family health history
What are the 3 anatomical planes? Define them. - Answer Frontal/Coronal - divides body
into anterior and posterior
Median/Saggital - divides body into left and right sides
Transverse/Horizontal - divides body into inferior/superior through navel
How long can a school be accredited by the CMTCA for? - Answer Either 1, 3, or 5 years
What does the CMTCA stand for? - Answer "Canadian Massage Therapy Council for
Accreditation"
In what situation will registrants with the CMTO be charged by the CMTO for non-compliance?
i.e. what can be considered non-compliance? (3) - Answer 1. Failure to complete STRiVE
2. Failure to pay a non-compliance fee within the set timeframe
,3. Rescheduling a practice assessment LESS than 1 week from the date of assessment
When a registrant is being investigated by the Quality Assurance Committee (QAC) what actions
can the QAC take? (3) - Answer They can take immediate punitive action
They can request additional information
They can take an agreed upon alternative course of action in line with the HPPC (Healthcare
Professions Procedural Code)
What are the 4 principles of the massage therapy code of ethics? - Answer 1. Benefit clients
and serve their best interests
2. Treat clients with respect and dignity
3. Do no harm
4. Be responsible and accountable
Code of ethics song:
I won't harm you,
Respect all but a few,
Benefits and interests,
Accountability too
How does a registrant go about requesting an extension in regards to STRiVE? - Answer RMT
emails STRiVE
CMTO staff review the request
Staff contact RMT with request granted/denied
How long after taking a refresher course is an applicant eligible for registration? - Answer 15
months upon completion of the course
At what point is the Quality Assurance Committee notified about STRiVE non-compliance? -
Answer After the final notice of non-compliance is sent to the RMT
, How long does a registrant have upon receiving their final STRiVE overdue notice before they
receive punitive action? - Answer 30 days
What are the areas of the body that require additional written informed consent? - Answer
1. Gluteals
2. Inner thigh
3. Chest wall
Under what circumstances are RMT STUDENTS allowed to practice/deliver massage therapy? (2)
- Answer 1. Only under the supervision of a massage therapy instructor
2. Only as a part of their formal RMT educational training
After what actions should an RMT wash their hands in a clinical setting? - Answer 1. After
entering and before leaving the practice setting
2. After removing used sheets/materials
3. Before and after using PPE
4. Before/after eating or drinking
5. After poopin/pissin
6. When hands are otherwise soiled
What are the less obvious requirements for a massage therapist to practice acupuncture? (4) -
Answer 1. INSURANCE - they must have acupuncture covered in their professional liability
insurance
2. SCOPE OF PRACTICE - the acupuncture must be delivered in lines with the massage therapy
scope of practice and CMTO guidelines
3. PERMISSION - registrant must have applied AND been granted permission from the CMTO to
practice acupuncture
4. INFECTION PREVENTION - registrant must comply with all IPAC control and safety measures
What are the 3 categories of registrants in regards to the CMTO's refresher course? What
defines them? - Answer Category 1 - haven't had a general certificate for 0-3 years, or those
without 500 practice hours within 3 years
Category 2 - haven't held a general certificate for 3-15 years
Category 3 - haven't held a general certificate for 15 or more years
In regards to the CMTO's refresher course for category 1 registrants
BASED TESTS WITH ALL CORRECT
ANSWERS 2025-2026 UPDATE.
What does LORDFICARAMAH mean? - Answer Location
Onset
Radiation
Duration
Frequency
Intensity (pain scale)
Character (feeling of pain)
Aggravating activities
Relieving activities
Associated symptoms
Medications
Alternate medical practitioners
History of pathology/family health history
What are the 3 anatomical planes? Define them. - Answer Frontal/Coronal - divides body
into anterior and posterior
Median/Saggital - divides body into left and right sides
Transverse/Horizontal - divides body into inferior/superior through navel
How long can a school be accredited by the CMTCA for? - Answer Either 1, 3, or 5 years
What does the CMTCA stand for? - Answer "Canadian Massage Therapy Council for
Accreditation"
In what situation will registrants with the CMTO be charged by the CMTO for non-compliance?
i.e. what can be considered non-compliance? (3) - Answer 1. Failure to complete STRiVE
2. Failure to pay a non-compliance fee within the set timeframe
,3. Rescheduling a practice assessment LESS than 1 week from the date of assessment
When a registrant is being investigated by the Quality Assurance Committee (QAC) what actions
can the QAC take? (3) - Answer They can take immediate punitive action
They can request additional information
They can take an agreed upon alternative course of action in line with the HPPC (Healthcare
Professions Procedural Code)
What are the 4 principles of the massage therapy code of ethics? - Answer 1. Benefit clients
and serve their best interests
2. Treat clients with respect and dignity
3. Do no harm
4. Be responsible and accountable
Code of ethics song:
I won't harm you,
Respect all but a few,
Benefits and interests,
Accountability too
How does a registrant go about requesting an extension in regards to STRiVE? - Answer RMT
emails STRiVE
CMTO staff review the request
Staff contact RMT with request granted/denied
How long after taking a refresher course is an applicant eligible for registration? - Answer 15
months upon completion of the course
At what point is the Quality Assurance Committee notified about STRiVE non-compliance? -
Answer After the final notice of non-compliance is sent to the RMT
, How long does a registrant have upon receiving their final STRiVE overdue notice before they
receive punitive action? - Answer 30 days
What are the areas of the body that require additional written informed consent? - Answer
1. Gluteals
2. Inner thigh
3. Chest wall
Under what circumstances are RMT STUDENTS allowed to practice/deliver massage therapy? (2)
- Answer 1. Only under the supervision of a massage therapy instructor
2. Only as a part of their formal RMT educational training
After what actions should an RMT wash their hands in a clinical setting? - Answer 1. After
entering and before leaving the practice setting
2. After removing used sheets/materials
3. Before and after using PPE
4. Before/after eating or drinking
5. After poopin/pissin
6. When hands are otherwise soiled
What are the less obvious requirements for a massage therapist to practice acupuncture? (4) -
Answer 1. INSURANCE - they must have acupuncture covered in their professional liability
insurance
2. SCOPE OF PRACTICE - the acupuncture must be delivered in lines with the massage therapy
scope of practice and CMTO guidelines
3. PERMISSION - registrant must have applied AND been granted permission from the CMTO to
practice acupuncture
4. INFECTION PREVENTION - registrant must comply with all IPAC control and safety measures
What are the 3 categories of registrants in regards to the CMTO's refresher course? What
defines them? - Answer Category 1 - haven't had a general certificate for 0-3 years, or those
without 500 practice hours within 3 years
Category 2 - haven't held a general certificate for 3-15 years
Category 3 - haven't held a general certificate for 15 or more years
In regards to the CMTO's refresher course for category 1 registrants
