Over the past few weeks, the Province of Manitoba has made a number of announcements regarding a phased approach to removing all restrictions currently in place due to the pandemic.
 

As of September 3rd, there are new public health orders for Manitoba.  These orders can be read at the link below:

Certified Athletic Therapists working in clinics are now eligible for the COVID-19 Vaccine.

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Today, a new Public Health Order signed by the Minister of Health and Seniors Care, authorizes athletic therapists to administer the COVID-19 vaccine.

As per the email sent to membership earlier today, the MATA is pleased to communicate to members that we have received clarification on the new restrictions and how the Athletic Therapy profession fits within them.

Certified Athletic Therapists are able to continue to treat patients during the Critical level (red) period of the #RestartMB Pandemic Response System. 

 

The MATA is pleased to announce to members that CAT(C)'s are now eligible for two COVID related jobs through Shared Health.  The two opportunities are as follows; please click on the position for a full job description and instructions on how to apply.

Please note that as of November 2nd, there will be changes to the Code levels across much of the Province of Manitoba.  Please review the changes below that could impact your practice/clinic.
 

Please be reminded that as of September 28th, the Winnipeg Metropolitan area will be elevating the #RestartMB Pandemic Response System level to Restricted (orange).
 

The province of Manitoba has released the #RESTARTMB Pandemic Response System. The report is intended to help people understand the current level of risk and the public health guidance that must be followed. The Pandemic Response System is four colour-coded levels with easily identifiable symbols.  They can be applied at a provincial level or an even more focused regional, community, sector or facility level, if required.

As you know, Manitoba is currently in Phase 4 of the Restoring Safe Services Plan.

Please be reminded that the lifting of travel restrictions and self-isolation for travellers has not proceed and has been deferred at this time

With the start of 'Phase Two - Restoring Services' by the Manitoba Government, please note that there are no significant changes to the PPE or screening recommendations sent by MATA on May 12th or found below.  Please also note, that due to the fact that Athletic Therapy is not a regulated profession, the occupancy levels must remain at 50% of normal business level or one person per 10 square meters (as per the exert from the Shared Health website below).  MATA recognizes that many MATA members work in multidisciplinary clinics, many of which will include both regulated and non regulated pr

All MATA members should review this email prior to the start of the Province of Manitoba's 'Restoring Services (Phase One)' start date of Monday, May 4th.

The MATA is actively reviewing and assessing relevant information for athletic therapists related to the 2019-2020 Novel Coronavirus infection. Check back for additional information as the situation evolves.