QUALITY ASSURANCE
Policy
The Registered Equine Massage Therapist must follow practices determined by the International Federation of Registered Equine Massage Therapists to ensure delivery of high-quality treatment.
Hygiene
Registered Equine Massage Therapists will maintain their premises (including supplies) in a sanitary manner. This includes adherence to techniques of communicable disease control.
Reporting
Registered Equine Massage Therapists will respect all pertinent reporting requirements outlined by legislation regarding cruelty to animals.
All REMT's are obliged to report to the IFREMT any violations of the Standards of Practice or Code of Ethics committed by fellow REMT's.
Competency
The therapist will maintain competency in care delivery. A therapist shall not practice equine massage therapy while impaired by alcohol, drugs, or other substances.
CLIENT CONSULTATION AND CONSENT (Based on the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario)
Policy
All decisions regarding the initiation of a treatment program will be made jointly with the client, or when necessary, with the client's consent advocate. Client consent will be based on informed choice.
Consent to Treatment
Purpose
The consent to Treatment Act establishes the right of people in Ontario to make informed decisions regarding health treatment.
The Act also provides a mechanism to obtain treatment consent or a treatment decision from a patient’s authorized representative.
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