Under PIPA, which one is NOT okay to do when advertising for new hours at the clinic?

Emailing the patients to their personal emails about it

Which one is an example of a Secondary Group?

I am the leader of this research focus group

If a patient withdraws consent, an RMT should

Discontinue treatment immediately

When members of Comittees (Inquiry, Discipline, QA, Reg.) meet, they must also include at least one of the following?

A Public Representative, that has the same power as the Comittee Members

In regards to "personal information", which one is NOT an example?

All of them are personal information

Do we feel better about this Law & Ethics Exam than we did last weeks exam???

I fought the law and the law won!, Ughh sure, whatever, Can't wait to never study again!

Who makes up the Inquiry Comittee to handle complaints and investigations?

People who have been appointed by the Board of the College

What are the names of all the Comittees?

Inquiry, Discipline, Registration, Quality Assurance and Patient Relations

Which act defines the scope and elements of consent for adults (19 & older)?

Health Care (Consent) and Care Facility (Admissions) Act / The Consent Act

Which one is an example of Conduct Unbecoming?

Posting a racial joke on your personal Facebook account

What is the benefit to the patient, of having an RMT's 'practice framework' carefully explained?

They will know that the structure of their appointments are always the same

What behaviours do Boundaries separate?

professional & therapeutic behavior from non-professional & non-therapeutic

A new position is open on the Board, fellow RMT's can nominate other RMT's for the position, following what rules?

They must send in a letter of consent, 90 days prior, be in Good Standing

A massage therapist must refrain from entering into a close personal relationship with a former patient unless

The RMT is satisfied that the power differential no longer exists

Personal Information Protection Act

When should an RMT document a patient's consent?

Initial, ongoing and if there is a refusal

If an elected Board Members term is ending and a new election is coming up, who & when does the College notify?

Every Practising Registrant in Good Standing, 120 days prior to election

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1
Under PIPA, which one is NOT okay to do when advertising for new hours at the clinic?
Telling patients about the new hours in person when they see them
Put up posters around the clinic and elsewhere
Emailing the patients to their personal emails about it
Obtaining consent from the clients to email them a flyer
2
Which one is an example of a Secondary Group?
I am the leader of this research focus group
Mary and I attend the Catholic Church together
Ben and Dan are both apart of the boy scouts
I am Sally's mom
3
If you do not meet your renewal requirements by Dec 15th, you have until Dec 31st (+ late fee) to meet the requirements?
False
True
4
An RMT is facing a lawsuit from a former client. The RMT should get help from:
The Ministry of Health
A Lawyer
CMTBC
RMTBC
5
If you missed paying the annual fee on the original due date (Dec. 15th), when is your last chance to pay?
December 15th
December 31st
January 1st
January 15th
6
What type of questions should be asked to determine a minor's level of understanding and ability to give their consent?
Close-Ended Questions
Direct and Simple Questions
Boundary Crossing
Open-Ended Questions
7
A person who is authorized to make health care decisions on behalf of another person is...
Subsequent Decision-Maker
Primary Decision-Maker
Secondary Decision-Maker
Substitute Decision-Maker
8
If a patient withdraws consent, an RMT should
Move to a different area of the body
Stop treatment and re-obtain consent
Discontinue treatment immediately
Discuss and re-negotiate consent with the patient
9
I am a current RMT, I am looking for help and advice on Marketing, what organization should I contact?
CMTBC
HPA
No one can help you
RMTBC
10
I am a current RMT and want Accounting advice, which organize should I contact?
No one can help you
CMTBC
RMTBC
HPA
11
How many years are board members initially elected for?
2 years
3 years
4 years
1 year
12
According to Schedule B, what is the cost of the Registration for the Initial Practice Registration?
$150
$600
$125
$500
13
In charting, where do you write down the client's response of the overall treatment?
O - Objective
P - Plan
S - Subjective
A - Assessment
14
When members of Comittees (Inquiry, Discipline, QA, Reg.) meet, they must also include at least one of the following?
A Practising RMT, that has the same power as the Comittee Members
A Public Representative, that has the same power as the Comittee Members
A Non-Practising RMT, that has the same power as the Comittee Members
A Practising RMT, that does not have the same power as the Comittee Members
15
In regards to "personal information", which one is NOT an example?
Physical Description
The RMT's opinions of the person
All of them are personal information
Birth Date
16
Which of these laws/associations applies only to public bodies such as governments, universities and hospitals?
FIPPA
PIPA
RMTBC
Health Care Association
17
During the interview process, what area is the information received from the client written down?
P - Plan
O - Objective
S - Subjective
A - Assessment
18
Do we feel better about this Law & Ethics Exam than we did last weeks exam???
I fought the law and the law won!
I would love if this one was also 4 hours long
Ughh sure, whatever
Can't wait to never study again!
19
Who makes up the Inquiry Comittee to handle complaints and investigations?
People who are voted in by the public
People who have been appointed by the Board of the College
People who are members of the Provincial Government
People who are also part of the Disciplinary Comittee
20
What is the minimum number of years to keep health records?
7 years
5 years
16 years
19 years
21
How many times MUST a Board meet in each fiscal year?
3 times
1 time
2 times
4 times
22
What is the term for when a Patient project feelings onto Therapist?
Power Imbalance
Counter Transference
Transference
Boundaries
23
According to Schedule B, what is the cost of the Application for the Initial Practice Registration?
$150
$500
$125
$600
24
The Board must provide notice of a general meeting to all Board Members, Registrants & the Public at least 45 days prior
False
True
25
What are the names of all the Comittees?
Inquiry, Legal, Registration, Quality Assurance and Patient Complaints
Inquiry, Discipline, Registration, Quality Assurance and Public Relations
Inquiry, Discipline, Registration, Quality Assurance and Patient Relations
Discipline, Registration, Quality Assurance and Patient Relations
26
Does the RMTBC, educate the public, gov't, insurers and other health professions about the role of MT in health care?
True
False
27
If there is a change to the treatment plan or approach, should the RMT renew consent?
True
False
28
Which organization protects the public?
CMTBC
RMTBC
29
Which act defines the scope and elements of consent for adults (19 & older)?
The Infants Act
The Patient's Act
Health Care (Consent) and Care Facility (Admissions) Act / The Consent Act
The Health Professionals Act (HPA)
30
Define an "infant"
Over the age of 18
Over the age of 19
19 years old or younger
18 years old or younger
31
Can an "infant" give consent if they understand the risks associated with the treatment?
True
False
32
In regards to inspection, who would request to see the registrant's health care records?
A person appointed by the Inquiry Committee as an inspector
A person appointed by the Inspection Committee as an inspector
The Registrar (CEO)
A&B (red and blue)
33
Which one is an example of Conduct Unbecoming?
Posting a racial joke on your personal Facebook account
Hitting on a patient in the treatment room
Explaining the outline of a treatment to a patient
Telling a coworker a racial joke in the office
34
In order to stay in good standing, a registrant must obtain a certain number of continuing credits every ____?
2 years
3 years
4 years
1 year
35
What is the benefit to the patient, of having an RMT's 'practice framework' carefully explained?
They will know the difference between their care from RMT to Physios
They will know that the structure of their appointments are always the same
They will know the evidence-base of each technique practiced by their RMT
They will better understand the home-care instructions
36
What date are the annual fees of a practising RMT to CMTBC due by? (without paying a late fee)
October 31st
December 15th
December 31st
January 1st
37
Harriet has extra training in Lymphatic Drainage Massage, therefore she can now use "preferred area of practice"
True
False
38
What behaviours do Boundaries separate?
professional & therapeutic behavior from non-professional & non-therapeutic
personal & business behaviour from non-personal & non-business
professional & personal behaviour from non-professional & non-personal
personal & therapeutic behaviour from non-personal & non-therapeautic
39
A new position is open on the Board, fellow RMT's can nominate other RMT's for the position, following what rules?
They must send in a full resume, 60 days prior, be non-practicing
They must send in a letter of consent, 60 days prior, be in Good Standing
They must send in a full resume, 90 days prior, be in Good Standing
They must send in a letter of consent, 90 days prior, be in Good Standing
40
Which organization has mandatory, yearly fees?
RMTBC
CMTBC
41
Which Comittee monitors the on-going competency of Practising Registrants?
Patient Relations Comittee
Registration Comittee
Quality Assurance Comittee
Inquiry Comittee
42
A massage therapist must refrain from entering into a close personal relationship with a former patient unless
The RMT is satisfied that the power differential no longer exists
They are both consenting adults to starting a personal relationship
A short period of time has passed (a few days) since they were your client
They were friends before so they can start a relationship now
43
The Chair of the College must be elected by a majority vote of the Board for a ___ term?
3 Year
1 Year
4 Year
2 Year
44
According to Schedule B, what is the cost for the Annual Renewal Fee for a practicing registrant?
$500
$150
$600
$125
45
A Registrant whose registration is suspended must, for the duration of the suspension...
not make appointments for patients or prospective patients
All of the above
not hold office in the College as a Board Member, or member of a committee
not provide massage therapy services
46
Listening is an active process that requires your participation
False
True
47
What is PIPA?
Personal Information Public Act
Protection of Information for Persons Act
Personal Information Protection Act
Personal Information Poopy Act
48
When should an RMT document a patient's consent?
Initial and if there is a refusal
Initial, ongoing and if there is a refusal
Initial and Ongoing
Inital only
49
Treatment of Family & Friends should...
Be avoided if possible
Never occur
You should only work on family and friends
It is illegal
50
If an elected Board Members term is ending and a new election is coming up, who & when does the College notify?
Every Board Member and the Public, 120 days prior to election
Every Practising Registrant in Good Standing, 120 days prior to election
Every Practising Registrant and the Public, 120 days prior to election
Every Practising & Non-Practising Registrant, 120 days prior to election
51
If a patient is under 19 years old, who determines if the patient can consent to their treatment?
The Patient
The Therapist / Registrant
The Front Desk Worker
The CMTBC
52
What are the 4 subcomittees of the Board?
Registration, Inquiry, Discipline and Quality of Registrants
Registration, Initial, Discipline and Quality Assurance
Registrant, Inquiry, Discipiline and Quality Assurance
Registration, Inquiry, Discipline and Quality Assurance
53
In regards to terminating a Therapeutic Relationship... Massage therapists must continue to treat patients until:
another health care professional has assumed primary care responsibility
written notice of the intended termination has been provided to the patient
All the above
herapy is no longer indicated or wanted
54
General meetings of the College must be held in BC and...
are open to only Practising Registrants
are open only to other Board Members
are open only to CMTBC Members
are open to the Public
55
Anyone who is a part of the Inquiry Comittee, is also a part of the Disciplinary Comittee.
False
True
56
What are the 2 statutes in BC that set out legal requirements for patients consent?
The Health Care Act, and the CMTBC
The Health Care Act, and The Infants Act
The Consent Act, and The Infants Act
The CMTBC and RMTBC
57
In charting, where do you write down the information for areas to focus on next treatment?
A - Assessment
S - Subjective
P - Plan
O - Objective
58
The RMT intentionally/unintentionally crosses professional lines of behavior that is serious enough that may cause harm?
Boundary Crossing
Boundary Violation
Transference
Counter Transference
59
According to the Standards of Practice, does the Registrant's Certificate of Registration need to be visibly displayed?
True
False
60
Which of these agencies DOES NOT have legal authority to ask for information from any health care professional?
Workers Compensation Board and Human Rights Commission
The Coroners Office
All of the above have legal authority
Office of the Ombudsman
61
What is part of the definition of consent?
informing patients and making decisions for them
informing patients that treatment is about to begin
consent is just a recommendation, not truly needed for massage therapy
Informing patients and involving them in decisions about their treatment
62
In charting, where are test results written down?
S - Subjective
A - Assessment
P - Plan
O - Objective
63
Why does the college (CMTBC) have a duty to investigate registrants?
They college is not the ones to investigate registrants
They are required to regulate the profession in the public interest
They are required to regulate health care workers but not RMT's
The public is on their own to do their due dilligence when selecting an RMT
64
What is the term for when a Therapist project feelings onto Patient?
Power Imbalance
Counter Transference
Boundary
Transference
65
Regarding the Massage Therapy Regulation (MTR), what is protected?
Our title and fees are protected in this act.
Our title and scope of practise is protected in this act.
Our scope of practise and use of techniques are protected in this act.
Our fees and required education requirements are protected in this act.
66
Which Comittee develops (for approval by the Board), standards of professional practice & clinical practice guidelines?
Quality Assurance Comittee
Registration Comittee
Discipline Comittee
Patient Relations Comittee
67
The Executive Comittee can perform all the same duties as the Board, except they are not?
to read the electronic meeting minutes
to make, amend or repeal bylaws
to attend the annual board meetings
to be practising RMT's at the same time
68
In the BC Medical Services Plan,Massage therapy is recognised as medically necessary and deserving of public funding?
True
False
69
Obtaining the patient's consent to treatment is both...
Informed and Involuntary
Informed and Voluntary
Formal and Involntary
Informal and Voluntary
70
What date does the "continuing education cycle" begin?
Every 2 years starting on Dec. 1st
Every 2 years starting on Nov. 1st
Every year starting on Nov. 1st
Every 2 years starting on Oct. 1st
71
A person may not be a member of the _____ Committee and the _____ Committee at the same time.
Inquiry and Quality Assurance
Quality Assurance and Discipline
Inquiry and Discipline
Registration and Discipline
72
To be a licensed RMT in BC, which organization is mandatory to join?
Health Professionals Act
Massage Therapists of Canada
RMTBC
CMTBC
73
Who is a "Public Representative"?
A Former Registrant
Not a current or Former Registrant, and no family or business ties with one
A person who has a business relationship with a current Registrant
A person who has family ties with a current Registrant
74
A long-time loyal patient has asked for price reduction, what should the RMT consider when confronting this request?
Limits of Care
Confidentiality
Power Differential
Informed Consent
75
When is the continuing education cycle?
Every 2 years, starting on December 1st
Every 1 year, starting on December 1st
Every 3 years, starting on November 1st
Every 2 years, starting on November 1st
76
An RMT respects each patient's right to make decisions about their own health care by, engaging in shared decisions and
respecting the patient's private business
respecting the patient's body
respecting the patient's autonomy
respecting the patient's personal beliefs
77
In regards to advertising, an RMT can list a service as "preffered area of practice" but not as "specialty"?
True
False
78
All active registrants MUST have Liability Insurance of at least $____ per claim or occurrence.
$2,000,000
$3,000,000
$1,000,000
$4,000,000
79
Harriet has extra training in Lymphatic Drainage Massage, therefore she can now call herself a "Specialist".
False
True
80
What are the Stages of Group Development?
Forming, Storming, Norming, Performing, Adjourning
Adjourning, Storming, Norming, Performing, Forming
Norming, Forming, Storming, Performing, Adjourning
Forming, Norming, Storming, Performing, Adjourning
81
Who does the RMTBC represent?
The public
The registrants
The public and registrants
The colleges
82
Each registrant must complete 25 credits of continuing education approved by the Quality Assurance Committee.
True
False
83
Which Comittee develops the continuing educational standards?
Quality Assurance Comittee
Patient Relations Comittee
Registration Comittee
Inquiry Comittee
84
Which Comittee provides information to the Board for the public regarding the Colleges complaint & disciplinary process?
Discipline Comittee
Quality Assurance Comittee
Inquiry Comittee
Patient Relations Comittee
85
Brief moments that cross professional lines that may be purposeful or accidental when attempting to meet patient's needs
Boundary Crossing
Boundary Violation
Transference
Counter Transference
86
Current CMT Bylaws are modeled from the HPA. Which one is NOT a legislation governing Massage Therapy in BC:
Health Care Workers of BC
Bylaws of the College of Massage Therapist
Health Professions Act
Massage Therapy Regulation Act
87
What is NOT needed for an RMT to consider when determining if a minor can give their own consent?
If they can book and pay for their own appointments
Condition or impairment for which massage therapy is proposed
Nature of proposed treatment & area of the body
Age & maturity
88
Which organization protects it members best interests?
RMTBC
CMTBC
89
Which one is NOT correct...An adult consents to health care if...
the consent is given voluntarily
the consent is obtained by fraud or misrepresentation
the adult is capable of making a decision to give or refuse consent
the consent relates to the proposed health care
90
If someone wants to report an RMT for an incident, who should they contact?
RMTBC
CMTBC
HPA
By-Law Officers
91
If unintentional physical contact with potentially sexualized area of patients body occurs...
Stop treatment and re-gain consent
Stop treatment and leave the room
Ignore it unless the patient brings it up
Do not talk about it, but should be documentated

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