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RMTBC Review Spring Release

We are pleased to announce the release of the Spring 2020 Issue of the RMTBC Review. This season takes a high level focus on the direction of the profession as it evolved over the years, and also includes interviews with some well-known RMTs in our community.

View the magazine by clicking below or find it evergreen, along side past issues at rmtbc.ca/magazine.

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COVID-19

JOINT FUNDING AGREEMENT: Our partnership with the CMTBC enables RMTs to complete the College’s mandatory Boundaries & Consent course free of charge. Read more.

WEBINAR: Your questions on clinic closure, tele-rehab, financial supports, negotiating leases/rental agreements and more. Register here.

We are doing our best to keep you informed and to meet your needs. As the COVID-19 situation evolves, find updated & reliable information, relevant to your profession at rmtbc.ca/covid. Please check it regularly.

RMTBC COVID-19 PAGE

RESOURCES: Access this complete COVID-19 TOOLKIT, built to help you cope with different facets of the issue, such as caring for others, work and illness and financial worry.

LifeWorks is FREE for RMTBC members and 100% confidential. Registration info should be in your email inbox (or junk mail) with easy one-time login instructions.

COVID-19 TOOLKIT

IF YOUR JOB HAS BEEN AFFECTED: Contact your confidential assistance program and read the following articles for guidance and next steps.
COVID-19 Toolkit

HEALTH & WELL-BEING: How has quarantine life affected you? Find Assessments and programs to gage where you are at and find guidance if you need it. Access the LifeWorks HEALTH ASSESSMENT.

Updates & Resources

The current issue of IJTMB announces that they are making the article submission process easier. You'll also find 3 research papers on pregnancy, sport massage and treatment of headaches and other great content. Read more.

HIRING: Bedford Integrative is looking for a RMT to join its collaborative team. Are you innovative, positive and trauma informed? We want you! More info: bitsbc.com/opportunities or info@bitsbc.com.

FREE COURSES: The RMTBC is providing two Dr. Collins courses:
1) Critical Thinking for RMTs (3 credits)
2) Professionalism in Registered Massage Therapy (no credits)
These are at no charge to members.

MEMBERSHIP DUES: To our 250 members who are on the instalment plan for membership dues, we will be delaying processing of their April 1st instalment until June 1st.

To share resources for people living with pain, view Pain BC's Health Care Provider Newsletter here.

For people living with pain, view Pain BC's April 2020 Newsletter here.

CDC's Resource Page for Health Care Professionals remains an excellent place to find up-to-date important information on diagnostic testing and infection control measures.

For local information and what you need to know about COVID-19 in BC, visit Vancouver Coastal Health Statement Page, complete with situation updates and FAQs.

Staying Informed

PROJECT COPE: Capturing a unique moment in history. Learn about the investigators gathering info on the experiences of healthcare workers during and after Covid-19 and how you can help. CLICK HERE.

Massage Therapy Now PODCAST EPISODE 21: How is the COVID-19 Crisis being dealt with in Ontario? Damian John speaks with Michael Feraday, new Executive Director of the RMTAO. LISTEN HERE.

Continuing Education

Please check with instructors regarding current courses. Coming up:
- Simply TMJ Workshop, Vancouver 2020
- Soft Tissue Release (level 1) by Jim Bilotta
- Fascial Manipulation® Level I - Stecco method
Visit your Continuing Education Page for a list of courses.

Practice Tip

Practice Resources Tip:

Communication Tips from Berkley Canada

As RMTs, whose patient relationship is based on trust, communication skills are what could stand between you and a legal claim, college investigation or tribunal. Berkley Canada has created some tips and guidelines that will help you build on your communications skills and enforce the trust between you and your patients. View the document here.

The RMTBC is working with Life Preservers First Aid to help get your Standard First Aid Recertification training.

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Have what you need? The RMTBC's partnership with Relaxus brings you great deals 3x a year!

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