Description
Professional Ethics, Roles and Boundaries in Massage Therapy
Professional Ethics, Roles and Boundaries in Massage Therapy, 2 CE is an NCBTMB approved massage continuing education course. We will explore the professional role of the massage therapist in the therapeutic relationship. Massage Continuing Education
Having the ability to “read” different situations and “redirect energy” is vital in today’s society and in our field.
Students will have the opportunity to learn how to effectively handle complex psychological situations that are relevant to the massage therapy field. Topics to be covered in the Professional Ethics, Roles and Boundaries in Massage Therapy include:
- Power Differentials
- Personal Ethics vs. Professional Ethics
- Client / Therapist Relationships
- How to Establish and Maintain Professional Boundaries
- Various Boundaries; What They Are
- Communication; Verbal and Non-Verbal
- Trauma and Emotional First Aid in Session
- Sexual Boundaries, Sexual Abuse and Statics
- Prevention of Sexual Abuse in the Workplace
- Dual Relationships
- Dynamics of Relationships
- Drama Triangle vs. Empowerment Triangle
You may download and print a copy of the final exam questions below. You will take this exam after you read through the course.
Final Exam Questions To Print HERE
Define “Power Differentials”
What is a “Boundary”?
What is considered a “boundary” in massage?
Where can a massage therapist learn more about boundaries in massage?
What is a “non-verbal” clue that a client might show during a massage?
Why does a massage therapist offer “Emotional First-Aid”?
What issues does “sexual misconduct” encompass?
In order to protect yourself legally, what should you do?
What should you consider before hiring someone?
What are the different roles in the “Drama Triangle”?
Course Information
- You will have 5 opportunities to take the exam and pass with 70%
- The final exam questions are available for your review prior to the test. You may screenshot/take a photo of the questions so you have them available as you review the course. Write down your answers as you read through the course and then transfer them to the final exam.
- Exam answers are in BOLD throughout the course.
- Exam answers are multiple choice
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- All courses are NCBTMB Approved (#450015-06)
- Massage CE Learning Tree has been a trusted massage continuing education provider for state and NCBTMB courses since 2015
- Courses are accepted by AMTA, ABMP and other national associations for massage license renewal
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- If this course is part of a “course bundle”, you may only complete a total of 12 CE’S in one calendar day. Individual state laws and NCBTMB require a student to spend a sufficient amount of time reading and testing to participate in online course.
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