Learning Objectives

Understand what ethics is in massage therapy
Define “Ethics” and “Boundaries”
Understand a massage therapists’ scope of practice

Understand intake, interview, and documentation requirements.

Define the concept of power dynamics.

Define “Transference” and “Countertransference”

Distinguish between transference and countertransference.

Describe the nature of the fiduciary role.

List five types of boundaries
Define “Transference” and “Countertransference”

List four ways a practitioner might work outside his or her scope of practice.

· Explain the risks of dual or multiple role relationships between practitioner and client.

Explain the relationship between patient autonomy and agreements, including the client's bill of rights, informed consent, and right to refuse treatment.

List four strategies ?that reinforce appropriate boundaries

Understand misconduct and available repercussions.

Understand misconduct in massage therapy practice and the consequences of misconduct

Course outline

As taught on the school’s previous online portal (Ethics Course).

Modules
- Introduction
- Principles of Professional Ethics
- Scope of Practice
- Informed Consent
- Intake & Documentation
- Boundaries
- Misconduct
- Quiz — Quize For Ethics