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RMT Practice Guidelines

The RMTBC has put together a document of clinical guidelines for safe Registered Massage Therapy practice during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Please read through carefully, we recommend that members only return to practice once they are fully prepared. The document is available below as well as rmtbc.ca/covid.

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COVID-19

PPE for Healthcare Professionals

On the RMTBC COVID-19 information page, you will find a new section called Return to Practice Information. There you will find a list of PPE suppliers, useful posters and best practice information.

As the situation evolves, we are doing our best to keep you informed with updated & reliable information at rmtbc.ca/covid. Please check it regularly.

Be kind, be calm, be safe.
- Dr. Bonnie Henry

RMTBC COVID-19 PAGE

Preparing to Go Back to the Workplace Again After Self-Isolation Ends: For some quick tips from LifeWorks that apply to many different professions, click here.

A new BC-wide population health survey is gathering valuable information about how COVID-19 has impacted the health and well-being of the people of B.C. Your story is important, SHARE IT HERE.

Updates & Resources

PPE IN STOCK: Local supplier Tri City Home Medical Equipment, carries high quality face masks & shields. To order, call Hal at 778-899-0649 or email: hal@tricityhomemed.com

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.

COVID-19 Measures in May: Please see this recent Change Communication from ICBC here or find it on the RMTBC member site under Public Insurors > ICBC.

LEARN FROM HOME: The Chronic Pain Management for RMTs (May 29 - 31) course by Pain BC will now be held virtually on Zoom to support physical distancing.

MAY NEWSLETTER: An overview of how Pain BC is responding to the needs of people in pain during COVID-19, events, resources and more. Click here.

LEARN FROM HOME: The Chronic Pain Management for RMTs (May 29 - 31) course by Pain BC will now be held virtually on Zoom to support physical distancing.

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), at no charge to members.

FREE MANDATORY COURSE: Make sure you have enough time to invest over 8 weeks to complete the College’s mandatory Boundaries & Consent course free of charge before the end of Cycle 12. Read more.

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

JOINING THE RESEARCH WORLD IS EASIER THAN YOU THINK: Join host Doug Nelson as he speaks with Dr. Ann Blair, Executive Editor of the IJTMB, on how you can move the profession forward through writing about the work you already do with your clients. WATCH 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:
- Fascial Manipulation® Level I - Stecco method
- Kinesio Taping (Day 1 and Day 2) Seminars
- Clinical Applications of Pain Science: Manual Therapy, Exercise and Rehabilitation Principles for RMTs
Visit your Continuing Education Page for a list of courses.

Practice Tip

Practice Resources Tip:

Business Email Etiquette

As a healtcare professional, your patients' identity and information is private and not to be shared. It was brought to our attention that some members are sending email blasts where contact info was left visible to the group.

If you are not familiar with the BCC function, please refrain from sending group emails in order to protect the privacy of your patients.

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

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