Some RMTs have contacted the College requesting specific guidance on consent forms under CMTBC’s new standard of practice on consent. To help RMTs understand the main purpose of the consent standard, the College has prepared a response.

CMTBC’s new standard of practice on consent goes into effect January 15, 2019. To help RMTs understand and apply the consent standard, the College has prepared detailed resources.

CMTBC is holding its annual election to select RMTs to sit on the College’s Board. Five RMT candidates are running for three vacant Board positions. The deadline to return the election ballot is March 1, 2019.

If you are an RMT who has not yet completed the survey on CMTBC’s next generation QA program, please consider filling out the survey before participation closes January 31, 2019.

The Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research has a research funding opportunity for health professionals that may be of interest to RMTs.

CMTBC has made a small donation to support veterinary care for an assistance dog.

Registration renewal for 2019 must be completed by December 15, 2018. After that, renewal is still possible until January 31, 2019, but a late fee will be incurred.

The CMTBC Board has approved a new standard of practice on consent that defines expectations for RMTs in terms of how to obtain consent from patients for delivery of massage therapy.