Midterm review

Reflective Practice

The process of intentionally analyzing and evaluating one’s professional actions, decisions, and experiences to gain deeper insights and improve future practice.

Professional Growth

An essential aspect of reflective practice for massage therapists, helping them enhance their skills and maintain high standards of care.

Self-Awareness

An important component of reflective practice that involves understanding one's own actions and decisions.

Critical Analysis

A process in reflective practice that involves examining and assessing one's professional actions.

Continuous Learning

A key benefit of reflective practice that encourages ongoing educational and professional development.

Documentation

The act of recording reflective insights and experiences to support professional development.

Enhanced Client Care

One of the importance of reflective practice, which leads to better outcomes for clients.

Professional Liability

A key consideration in reflective practice, ensuring that therapists uphold their responsibilities towards clients.

Ethical Decision Making

A fundamental aspect of reflective practice that guides therapists in making ethical choices.

Adaptation to Challenges

The ability to adjust one’s practice based on reflective insights and changing circumstances.

Evidence-Informed Practice

An approach that integrates the best available scientific evidence with clinical expertise and client preferences.

Scientific Evidence

Research findings that contribute to the evidence-informed practice framework.

Clinical Expertise

The knowledge and skills gained through professional experience in a specific field.

Client Preferences and Values

The individual needs and desires that should be considered within evidence-informed practice.

Quality Assurance Program (QA)

A structured system used by regulated health professions to ensure high competency and professionalism.

Public Protection

One of the aims of Quality Assurance Programs to ensure safety for the public.

Continuing Education

Mandatory educational activities to enhance the professional knowledge and skills of therapists.

Self-Assessment

An evaluation method that allows therapists to identify their learning needs and areas for improvement.

Peer and Practice Assessments

Evaluation mechanisms where therapists receive feedback from their peers and review their practices.

Feedback Mechanisms

Processes that allow therapists to receive input on their professional performance.

STRiVE

The Quality Assurance Program for massage therapists that emphasizes ongoing professional development.

Be The Best You Can Be

Part of STRiVE focusing on individual learning plans based on self-assessment.

Risk-Based Assessment

A component of STRiVE aimed at evaluating therapists based on selected Standards of Practice.

Standard of Practice: Communication

A guideline focusing on effective communication techniques between therapists and clients.

Standard of Practice: Consent

The regulation concerning obtaining informed consent from clients before treatment.

Standard of Practice: Fees & Billing

Guidelines addressing transparency in charging for services rendered.

Standard of Practice: Draping and Physical Privacy

Regulations ensuring clients' comfort and privacy during treatment.

Canadian Massage Therapists Council for Accreditation (CMTCA)

An organization responsible for accrediting massage therapy education programs.

Ethical Dilemma

A situation where a therapist faces conflicting ethical principles.

Cognitive Impairment

A condition that affects a client’s ability to understand or engage in treatment.

Interjurisdictional Practice Competencies (IJCs)

Standards designed to enable massage therapists to practice across different regulatory jurisdictions.

Harmonization of MT Regulation

The process of creating consistent standards for massage therapy practice across Canada.

Professional Accountability

The responsibility of therapists to uphold standards and be answerable for their professional actions.

Ongoing Competence

The necessity for health professionals to continuously demonstrate their skills and knowledge.

Ethical Decision-Making Framework

A structured approach to resolving ethical dilemmas in practice.

Client-Centered Care

An approach that prioritizes the needs and preferences of clients in treatment.

Mandatory Annual Self-Assessment

A requirement for therapists to evaluate their performance and identify learning needs each year.

Tri-annual Submission

Referring to the requirement for therapists to submit proof of completion of educational activities.

Trust and Credibility

Outcomes of effective reflective and evidence-informed practices for therapists.

Cultural Sensitivity in Practice

The ability of therapists to understand and respect clients' diverse backgrounds and values.

Communication Barriers

Obstacles that prevent effective communication between therapists and clients.

Client Confidentiality

The ethical obligation to protect clients' private information.

Risk Assessment Process

A method used by therapists to identify and evaluate potential risks in their practice.

Professional Relationships

The dynamics between therapists and clients that are crucial for successful treatment.

Self-Reflection

The act of introspectively examining one's own thoughts and actions for improvement.

Evidence-Based Practice

Medical practices that are based on scientific evidence and reliable research.

Federation of Massage Therapy Regulatory Authorities of Canada (FMTRAC)

An organization that represents the regulatory authorities responsible for massage therapy across Canada.

Purpose of FMTRAC

To promote public protection and high standards of practice in the massage therapy profession.

Membership of FMTRAC

Composed of various regulatory bodies from different provinces and territories in Canada.

Role of FMTRAC

Facilitates collaboration among member regulatory authorities to enhance quality assurance and practice standards.

FMTRAC's Vision

To support the professional regulation of massage therapy in a manner that protects the public and enhances the profession.

FMTRAC's Standards

Establishes and promotes uniform standards and competencies for the practice of massage therapy across Canada.

What is STRiVE?

The Quality Assurance Program for massage therapists that emphasizes ongoing professional development.

What does 'Be The Best You Can Be' refer to in STRiVE?

A component of STRiVE focusing on individual learning plans based on self-assessment.

What is a Risk-Based Assessment in STRiVE?

A component of STRiVE aimed at evaluating therapists based on selected Standards of Practice.

What is one goal of STRiVE?

To enhance professional development and competence of massage therapists.

How does STRiVE support Professional Accountability?

By requiring therapists to engage in continuous learning and self-assessment.

What is the role of Self-Assessment in STRiVE?

It allows therapists to identify their learning needs and areas for improvement.

What are Peer and Practice Assessments in STRiVE?

Evaluation mechanisms where therapists receive feedback from their peers and review their practices.

How does STRiVE relate to Quality Assurance Programs?

STRiVE is a structured system that ensures high competency and professionalism among massage therapists.

What does 'Ongoing Competence' mean in the context of STRiVE?

The necessity for health professionals to continuously demonstrate their skills and knowledge.

What is the significance of Continuing Education within STRiVE?

Mandatory educational activities that enhance the professional knowledge and skills of therapists.