Council of the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario

Ministry

Health

URL

www.cmto.com

Address

SUITE 810, 1867 YONGE STREET
TORONTO
M4S1Y5

Phone

(416) 489-2626

Fax

(416) 489-2625

Background

Massage Therapy Act, S.O. 1991, C. 27, S. 4 (opens a new window)

Regulated Health Professions Act, S.O. 1991, c. 18, Sched. 2 (opens a new window)

Function

The college regulates the profession of Massage Therapy in the public interest by ensuring that individuals have access to services provided by competent health professionals, and that individuals are treated with sensitivity and respect in their dealings with health professionals. Members of the college are governed in accordance with the Massage Act, 1991, the Health Professions Procedural Code, the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991 and the regulations and by-laws of the college. The college develops and maintains standards of practice, entry to practice requirements, standards of professional ethics, and promotes and develops standards for continuing competence among the members. Various committees of the College of Massage Therapists function in a quasi-judicial role with respect to the suspension and revocations of certificates of registration to practice in Ontario.

Membership

Between six and nine members are elected in accordance with the by-laws by the members of the college. Between five and eight members are appointed by the Lieutenant Governor in Council who are not members of the college, members of a college as defined in the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991 or members of a council as defined in the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991. The council elects annually a president and a vice-president from among the members.

Term

There is no limitation in legislation.

Meetings

• Public members spend an average of 79 days per year on College activity. Meetings are held via videoconference during regular business hours, however in-person meetings may be required on occasion. Some meetings/hearings will be scheduled over consecutive days. • Public members will attend Council meetings: 4 (two-day) Council meetings per year plus 1 Council Retreat, 1 Professional Development Day and up to 2 days orientation. • Public members are also required to serve on both the Fitness to Practise and Discipline Committees and will also be appointed to 1-2 additional committees (Registration, Client Relations, Quality Assurance or Inquiries, Complaints and Reports Committees). • Council and Committees will require meeting preparation up to 1 full day per meeting. • Committee meetings and hearings range from a half-day to a full day. • Proficiency with technology is essential.

Appointments & Vacancies