Regulation - LGIC
College of Massage Therapists of Ontario
Regulation Number(s):
O.Reg 544/94
Instrument Type:
Regulation - LGIC
Bill or Act:
Massage Therapy Act, 1991
Summary of Decision:
The above mentioned regulation was filed on January 25, 2013. The regulation was filed as O. Reg. 30/13. The regulation was published on e-laws on January 29, 2013 and will be published in the Ontario Gazette on February 9, 2013.
Further Information:
O.Reg 30/13
Proposal Number:
11-HLTC020
Posting Date:
March 18, 2011
Summary of Proposal:
College Introduction
Under the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991 (RHPA) and the Massage Therapy Act, 1991, the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario (CMTO) is responsible for governing the self-regulating profession of massage therapy in Ontario.
Under these Acts, the CMTO may make regulations on a variety of subject matter, including advertising subject to the prior review of the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care and the approval of the Lieutenant Governor in Council.
Summary of Regulation
The CMTO made amendments to its advertising regulation that includes:
- permitting members of the profession to advertise that they have additional training or that their practice is restricted to particular areas, such as sports massage;
- prohibiting the use of testimonials and endorsements;
- clarifying that advertising cannot include anything that is deceptive and that any factual information included in an advertisement must be verifiable;
- putting limits on how members solicit business from potential clients and ensure that population groups are not pressured into seeking unnecessary services or products;
- providing a definition of advertising to help address changes in the practice environment that have occurred since 1994.
Under the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991 (RHPA) and the Massage Therapy Act, 1991, the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario (CMTO) is responsible for governing the self-regulating profession of massage therapy in Ontario.
Under these Acts, the CMTO may make regulations on a variety of subject matter, including advertising subject to the prior review of the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care and the approval of the Lieutenant Governor in Council.
Summary of Regulation
The CMTO made amendments to its advertising regulation that includes:
- permitting members of the profession to advertise that they have additional training or that their practice is restricted to particular areas, such as sports massage;
- prohibiting the use of testimonials and endorsements;
- clarifying that advertising cannot include anything that is deceptive and that any factual information included in an advertisement must be verifiable;
- putting limits on how members solicit business from potential clients and ensure that population groups are not pressured into seeking unnecessary services or products;
- providing a definition of advertising to help address changes in the practice environment that have occurred since 1994.
Contact Address:
Contact: Professional Conduct
Phone: 416-489-2626
Toll Free: 1-800-465-1933
Fax: 416-489-2625
Email: professionalconduct@cmto.com
Address: 1867 Yonge St. Suite 810, Toronto, ON M4S 1Y5
Website: www.cmto.com
Website: www.cmto.com
Phone: 416-489-2626
Toll Free: 1-800-465-1933
Fax: 416-489-2625
Email: professionalconduct@cmto.com
Address: 1867 Yonge St. Suite 810, Toronto, ON M4S 1Y5
Website: www.cmto.com
Website: www.cmto.com
Effective Date:
January 25, 2013
Decision:
Approved