CMTBC ETHICS
UPDATED ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
Question 1.
The College can find that a registrant is ________ when there is a series or pattern of minor breaches of
the Code of Ethics, Standards of Practice, disciplinary orders, or other requirements.
ANSWER
ungovernable
Question 2.
"BAD" PAIN
ANSWER
acute discomfort that causes patients to guard or hold their breath. This type of pain does not
lessen over time. RMTs who observe patients reacting to pressure by holding their breath or
squirming uncontrollably should discontinue their treatment approach immediately and
renegotiate the pain scale.
Question 3.
A dispute regarding a patient's personal information would be handled by the
ANSWER
Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner.
Question 4.
Who is the executive branch run by
ANSWER
Premier of BC
,Question 5.
When patients misinterpret the nature of the therapeutic relationship, they usually do one of two
things
ANSWER
CONFUSE
Patients may confuse therapeutically nurturing touch with intimacy and a personal
relationship
OR
ASSUME
Patients may assume that the RMT:
shares the patient's feelings
wants a friendship with the patient
wants an intimate relationship with the patient
Question 6.
PIPA
ANSWER
applies to many different people and organizations in the private and non-profit sectors. in
particular, it applies to anyone practicing massage therapy in PRIVATE PRACTICE.
If you are working as an employee of a private organization, then
you will be required to follow your organization's privacy guidelines established under PIPA.
However, if you are running your own practice, or if you are providing services as an
independent contractor, then you will be personally responsible to ensure that you are
following PIPA properly.
Question 7.
THERE ARE A FEW IMPORTANT EXCEPTIONS UNDER PIPA WHERE THE CONSENT OF THE PATIENT IS
NOT REQUIRED FOR DISCLOSURE:
ANSWER
- Where the disclosure is for the purpose of contacting the next of kin or a friend of an ill,
injured or deceased patient;
- Where the disclosure is to the practitioner's lawyer;
- Where the disclosure is required by court order, subpoena or warrant; and
- Where the disclosure is authorized by another law (such as a duty to report a professional
under the Health Professions Act or a duty to report child abuse and neglect under the Child,
Family and Community Services Act).
- College without the consent of the affected individuals in the course of an investigation being
undertaken by the College.
-Where the disclosure is clearly in the interests of the patient and consent cannot be obtained
in a timely way (for example in a medical emergency)
, Question 8.
In particular, under section 39 of the Health Professions Act, the College has the power to discipline a
registrant who has:
ANSWER
-Not complied with the Act, a regulation, or a bylaw;
-Mot complied with a standard, limit or condition imposed under the Act;
-Committed professional misconduct or unprofessional conduct;
-Incompetently practiced massage therapy; or
-Suffered from a physical or mental ailment, an emotional disturbance or an addiction to
alcohol or drugs that impairs their ability to practice massage therapy.
Question 9.
Maintain a participant-observer stance -Recall the purpose of each question and be honest about
reasons for pursuing it.
ANSWER
EXAMPLE: "As we are talking, I have the impression you are anxious to get onto the massage
table, yet I still am not clear about the primary treatment goal for today. Can you clarify which
of your complaints you want help with today?
Question 10.
Professional negligence vs. professional misconduct
ANSWER
Professional negligence is patient and RMT & covers a narrower range of activities and only
results in liability if the patient suffers actual harm. For professional misconduct, the focus is
on the professionalism of the RMT and their accountability to the College and the public.
Professional misconduct covers a broad range of activities related to the RMT's practice and
can arise even if no patient suffers actual harm.
Question 11.
Most disciplinary actions start with a complaint to the _____ of the College.
ANSWER
registrar
UPDATED ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
Question 1.
The College can find that a registrant is ________ when there is a series or pattern of minor breaches of
the Code of Ethics, Standards of Practice, disciplinary orders, or other requirements.
ANSWER
ungovernable
Question 2.
"BAD" PAIN
ANSWER
acute discomfort that causes patients to guard or hold their breath. This type of pain does not
lessen over time. RMTs who observe patients reacting to pressure by holding their breath or
squirming uncontrollably should discontinue their treatment approach immediately and
renegotiate the pain scale.
Question 3.
A dispute regarding a patient's personal information would be handled by the
ANSWER
Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner.
Question 4.
Who is the executive branch run by
ANSWER
Premier of BC
,Question 5.
When patients misinterpret the nature of the therapeutic relationship, they usually do one of two
things
ANSWER
CONFUSE
Patients may confuse therapeutically nurturing touch with intimacy and a personal
relationship
OR
ASSUME
Patients may assume that the RMT:
shares the patient's feelings
wants a friendship with the patient
wants an intimate relationship with the patient
Question 6.
PIPA
ANSWER
applies to many different people and organizations in the private and non-profit sectors. in
particular, it applies to anyone practicing massage therapy in PRIVATE PRACTICE.
If you are working as an employee of a private organization, then
you will be required to follow your organization's privacy guidelines established under PIPA.
However, if you are running your own practice, or if you are providing services as an
independent contractor, then you will be personally responsible to ensure that you are
following PIPA properly.
Question 7.
THERE ARE A FEW IMPORTANT EXCEPTIONS UNDER PIPA WHERE THE CONSENT OF THE PATIENT IS
NOT REQUIRED FOR DISCLOSURE:
ANSWER
- Where the disclosure is for the purpose of contacting the next of kin or a friend of an ill,
injured or deceased patient;
- Where the disclosure is to the practitioner's lawyer;
- Where the disclosure is required by court order, subpoena or warrant; and
- Where the disclosure is authorized by another law (such as a duty to report a professional
under the Health Professions Act or a duty to report child abuse and neglect under the Child,
Family and Community Services Act).
- College without the consent of the affected individuals in the course of an investigation being
undertaken by the College.
-Where the disclosure is clearly in the interests of the patient and consent cannot be obtained
in a timely way (for example in a medical emergency)
, Question 8.
In particular, under section 39 of the Health Professions Act, the College has the power to discipline a
registrant who has:
ANSWER
-Not complied with the Act, a regulation, or a bylaw;
-Mot complied with a standard, limit or condition imposed under the Act;
-Committed professional misconduct or unprofessional conduct;
-Incompetently practiced massage therapy; or
-Suffered from a physical or mental ailment, an emotional disturbance or an addiction to
alcohol or drugs that impairs their ability to practice massage therapy.
Question 9.
Maintain a participant-observer stance -Recall the purpose of each question and be honest about
reasons for pursuing it.
ANSWER
EXAMPLE: "As we are talking, I have the impression you are anxious to get onto the massage
table, yet I still am not clear about the primary treatment goal for today. Can you clarify which
of your complaints you want help with today?
Question 10.
Professional negligence vs. professional misconduct
ANSWER
Professional negligence is patient and RMT & covers a narrower range of activities and only
results in liability if the patient suffers actual harm. For professional misconduct, the focus is
on the professionalism of the RMT and their accountability to the College and the public.
Professional misconduct covers a broad range of activities related to the RMT's practice and
can arise even if no patient suffers actual harm.
Question 11.
Most disciplinary actions start with a complaint to the _____ of the College.
ANSWER
registrar
