CMTBC, LAW, ETHICS AND PROFESSIONALISM
EXPECTED QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
Question 1.
If a registrant is under investigation when would extraordinary action, such as limitations on practice
or suspension, be taken?
ANSWER
serious sexual misconduct, practicing while impaired, other serious matters (such as assult)
* usually put in place after a hearing where registrant can provide information
Question 2.
What should a RMT do when a patient is asking for advice outside of their scope of practice?
ANSWER
refer the patient to the appropriate health care professional
Question 3.
A person who is part of the inquiry committee cannot sit on the disciplinary panel because..
ANSWER
they may be biased because of their involvement with the investigation
Question 4.
What are the 3 safeguards we should consider when ensuring personal information security.
ANSWER
Physical, Administrative, Technical
Question 5.
If a patient presents with incontinence the RMT should...
ANSWER
make sure there is robe nearby or a towel folded under the patient
,Question 6.
What are transactions?
ANSWER
there is a fee for service, and money changes hands
Question 7.
What information does PIPA require a patient have access to.
ANSWER
* their personal information
* info on how the information has been and is currently being used
* names of anyone the information has been shared with
Question 8.
Who pays for the disciplinary hearing?
ANSWER
If the CMTBC does not prove their case they pay, if the panel determines the CMTBC has
proven their case the registrant pays
Question 9.
When working in sensitive areas RMTs should first...
ANSWER
explain why the treatment is indicated and negotiate a stop signal
Question 10.
What are the 4 Cs that some patient seek from massage therapy
ANSWER
comfort, contact, connection, caring
,Question 11.
Semi-permeable Boundary means the therapist
ANSWER
allows personal information, opinions or feelings to be shared if it is ethical and in the patient's
best interest
Question 12.
To ensure public safety CMTBC is required to
ANSWER
investigate and discipline misconduct of its members that puts the public at risk
Question 13.
The main laws that regulate the RMT profession in detail are...
ANSWER
Bylaws created by the CMTBC
Question 14.
The duty of the confidentiality is in the interests of the client. Who is the primary person to give
permission to share the information in a registrant's files.
ANSWER
The patient has to provide permission (there are some exceptions to this rule)
Question 15.
What is the responsibility of the registrants elected by RMTs to be on the CMTBC board?
ANSWER
Regulate the profession in the public interest.
Question 16.
1-1/2 to 4 feet - Conversations with family and friends occur in this zone. If someone enters this zone
uninvited, one may feel uncomfortable.
ANSWER
Personal Space
, Question 17.
What act requires CMTBC to provide public notices of disciplinary cases (as found on the CMTBC
website)
ANSWER
The Health Professions Act
Question 18.
Permeable Boundary means the therapist
ANSWER
allows personal information, opinions or feelings to be shared and ignores the transactional
nature of the treatment
Question 19.
PIPA allows for patients to requests corrections be made to their records if they feel errors have been
made. Are you required to make corrections if requested?
ANSWER
No, if you believe correction is not justified or reasonable
* make a notation that the patient requested a correction detailing the request
Question 20.
How does the CMTBC support registrants that are sued for professional negligence or charged with a
criminal offence
ANSWER
They do not provide legal representation or advice. RMTs should notify their insurer and
consult a lawyer
Question 21.
If you want to call CMTBC to seek guidance (without disclosing names) about whether a situation a
patient disclosed to you regarding another registrant would be considered sexual misconduct , do you
need the patient's permission?
ANSWER
No (you are seeking guidance and not disclosing the identity of the parties involved, so this
would not break patient privacy)
EXPECTED QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
Question 1.
If a registrant is under investigation when would extraordinary action, such as limitations on practice
or suspension, be taken?
ANSWER
serious sexual misconduct, practicing while impaired, other serious matters (such as assult)
* usually put in place after a hearing where registrant can provide information
Question 2.
What should a RMT do when a patient is asking for advice outside of their scope of practice?
ANSWER
refer the patient to the appropriate health care professional
Question 3.
A person who is part of the inquiry committee cannot sit on the disciplinary panel because..
ANSWER
they may be biased because of their involvement with the investigation
Question 4.
What are the 3 safeguards we should consider when ensuring personal information security.
ANSWER
Physical, Administrative, Technical
Question 5.
If a patient presents with incontinence the RMT should...
ANSWER
make sure there is robe nearby or a towel folded under the patient
,Question 6.
What are transactions?
ANSWER
there is a fee for service, and money changes hands
Question 7.
What information does PIPA require a patient have access to.
ANSWER
* their personal information
* info on how the information has been and is currently being used
* names of anyone the information has been shared with
Question 8.
Who pays for the disciplinary hearing?
ANSWER
If the CMTBC does not prove their case they pay, if the panel determines the CMTBC has
proven their case the registrant pays
Question 9.
When working in sensitive areas RMTs should first...
ANSWER
explain why the treatment is indicated and negotiate a stop signal
Question 10.
What are the 4 Cs that some patient seek from massage therapy
ANSWER
comfort, contact, connection, caring
,Question 11.
Semi-permeable Boundary means the therapist
ANSWER
allows personal information, opinions or feelings to be shared if it is ethical and in the patient's
best interest
Question 12.
To ensure public safety CMTBC is required to
ANSWER
investigate and discipline misconduct of its members that puts the public at risk
Question 13.
The main laws that regulate the RMT profession in detail are...
ANSWER
Bylaws created by the CMTBC
Question 14.
The duty of the confidentiality is in the interests of the client. Who is the primary person to give
permission to share the information in a registrant's files.
ANSWER
The patient has to provide permission (there are some exceptions to this rule)
Question 15.
What is the responsibility of the registrants elected by RMTs to be on the CMTBC board?
ANSWER
Regulate the profession in the public interest.
Question 16.
1-1/2 to 4 feet - Conversations with family and friends occur in this zone. If someone enters this zone
uninvited, one may feel uncomfortable.
ANSWER
Personal Space
, Question 17.
What act requires CMTBC to provide public notices of disciplinary cases (as found on the CMTBC
website)
ANSWER
The Health Professions Act
Question 18.
Permeable Boundary means the therapist
ANSWER
allows personal information, opinions or feelings to be shared and ignores the transactional
nature of the treatment
Question 19.
PIPA allows for patients to requests corrections be made to their records if they feel errors have been
made. Are you required to make corrections if requested?
ANSWER
No, if you believe correction is not justified or reasonable
* make a notation that the patient requested a correction detailing the request
Question 20.
How does the CMTBC support registrants that are sued for professional negligence or charged with a
criminal offence
ANSWER
They do not provide legal representation or advice. RMTs should notify their insurer and
consult a lawyer
Question 21.
If you want to call CMTBC to seek guidance (without disclosing names) about whether a situation a
patient disclosed to you regarding another registrant would be considered sexual misconduct , do you
need the patient's permission?
ANSWER
No (you are seeking guidance and not disclosing the identity of the parties involved, so this
would not break patient privacy)
