About CMTNL
The function of the College is to protect the public by registering massage therapists and regulating the massage therapy profession. Through the approval of the Lieutenant-Governor, and with the consent of the Minister of Health and Community Services and Cabinet, the College is empowered to make regulations governing and directing the activities of the massage therapy profession in Newfoundland and Labrador.
The Board of Directors of the College is composed of five massage therapists who are elected by the members of the College and two directors representing the public interest. The Minister of Health and Community Services appoints the two public directors. Directors are normally elected/appointed for a three-year term, and may be re-elected and serve for nine consecutive years.
The duty of elected directors is to protect the public interest.
The two directors appointed from the public are chosen to maintain public confidence in the self-governing status of massage therapy as a regulated health profession.
The college acts to protect the public interest by:
- Ensuring high standards of education and professionalism
- Administering competency examinations
- Maintaining a register of all certified massage therapists
- Investigating complaints and recommending disciplinary action
- Prescribing and evaluating a continuous quality assurance program for members
- Developing guidelines and policy for the profession
- Educating the public and the profession
2009-2010 Directors
- AIT Committee: Amy Norris, Joanne Emberley-White
- Finance and Administration Committee: Jessica Parsons (Chair), Joanne Emberley-White
- Education, Quality Assurance & Scope of Practice Committee: Rose Linstead, Lee Miles
- Communications Committee: Lee Miles (chair), Rose Linstead
- Registration and Examination Committee: Joanne Emberley-White (chair), Rose Linstead
- Complaints Authorization Committee: Lee Miles (chair), Joanne Emberley White, Rose Linstead
Board of Directors 2009-2010
Meetings
The Board meets four or more times a year with one annual general meeting for all members of the College. The College submits an annual report and auditor’s report to the Minister of Health and Community Services. All massage therapists must be registered with the College in order to practise massage therapy in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador. All massage therapists must abide by the Act, Regulations, Bylaws, Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice.
Mandate
The mandate of the College is to:
- Protect and educate the public
- Regulate the profession
- Set professional and educational standards
- Enforce ethical conduct
- Investigate complaints against registered massage therapists
- Consult with the government on the approval of schools and programs of massage therapy
Concerns?
If a member of the public has a concern about the care he or she has received from a massage therapist they should contact the Registrar. Strict confidence is maintained in answering all concerns.
Contact the Registrar through 709 739-7181 or toll-free at 888 739-7181