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College of Massage Therapists of Ontario

The College of Massage Therapists of Ontario (CMTO) is the governing body for massage therapists in Ontario. The Office of the Fairness Commissioner (OFC) oversees the registration practices of the college to ensure that they are transparent, objective, impartial and fair for anyone who wants to practise as a massage therapist in this province.

Fair Registration Practices (FRP) Report, 2010

Applications to Practise Processed by the CMTO in 2010
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31 Jurisdiction Where Applicants Received Their Training Total
Ontario Other Canadian Provinces USA Other International Unknown
New applications received9382010941
Applicants who became members8592010862

Fair Registration Practices (FRP) Report, 2009

For a description of all OFC-monitored developments for this profession for 2009, see the 2009-2010 Annual Report.

Applications to Practise Processed by the CMTO in 2009
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31 Jurisdiction Where Applicants Received Their Training Total
Ontario Other Canadian Provinces USA Other International Unknown
New applications received9418526962
Applicants who became members8796000885

Fair Registration Practices (FRP) Report, 2008

In February 2003, the CMTO submitted proposed changes to its registration regulation to the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care. In 2008, the CMTO revised its 2003 submission, which had not yet been approved, and proposed a further change regarding the designation and expiry of certificates. As of March 31, 2009, the revised submission was still under review by the ministry.

Applications to Practise Processed by the CMTO in 2008
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31 Jurisdiction Where Applicants Received Their Training Total
Ontario Other Canadian Provinces USA Other International Unknown
New applications received85517151879
Applicants who became members81413013831

During the fall and winter of 2007-2008, the OFC undertook a study of the CMTO to understand its 2007 registration practices and establish baseline data and information. PDF

The CMTO uses the following outside organization/s to assess the qualifications of its applicants:

The College of Massage Therapists of Ontario falls under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care.

CMTO The OFC does not assess credentials, handle complaints or intervene in particular cases. Our mandate is one of systemic change. Please contact the CMTO for further information about your ability to practise as a massage therapist in Ontario.

Assessment Highlight

To minimize subjectivity, the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario uses a standardized test for assessing applicants' language fluency.