Experiential Ethics
6 Hour CE Course 
Description
This course meets all the NCBTMB Ethics requirements. Learn a universal ethical framework that addresses massage therapy-specific ethics and real-life business advice. This course is loaded with examples from massage therapists who share their diverse experiences with you. The AMTA Code of Ethics Guidelines are the backbone for the ethics portion. The business portion includes examples of ethical business practice situations and their resolutions, and honest advice about the realities of a massage therapy career.
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| Materials and Test Shipped to You | Contents: Text and workbook with multiple-choice test shipped to you. | $75 | |
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| Text Materials Shipped and Test Online | Contents: Text shipped to you. Online multiple-choice test. | $75 | |
Content Outline
| Universal Principles of Healthcare Ethics | 0.5 hour |
| AMTA Code of Ethics Guideline #1: Quality | 0.5 hour |
| AMTA Guidelines #2-5: Non-Judgment; Self-Assessment; Confidentiality and Professionalism | 1 hour |
| AMTA Guidelines #6-7: Boundaries and Do No Harm | 0.5 hour |
| Analyzing an Ethical Situation | 0.5 hour |
| Real-Life Ethical Dilemmas and Business Issues | 1 hour |
| Special Ethical Considerations | 1 hour |
| Test and Course Evaluation | 1 hour |
Testimonials
There can't be enough written on this vital topic for massage therapists. Lee's perspective is based on what we really need to hear about---the actual experiences we face.Dianne Polseno, LPN, LMT, Ethics Educator & Columnist
The course was informative and straightforward; I really enjoyed it and it was a great refresherLisa Hall
Very well written and thought provoking! It was nice to see issues I have encountered addressed and discussed. I'm not alone!Lisa M. Bengtson, CMT, NCTMB, AMTA - Byram Therapeutic Massage
This course helped me to better understand the ethical system in which we need to establish credibility in our profession. I enjoyed reading the "Real-Life Wisdom" the scenarios were a great way to confirm the ethical principles.Patrica A. Grantz - Pelham, NH
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- Correlate the 7 principles of medical ethics to the massage therapy profession
- Use the 7 principles of medical ethics to analyze and resolve ethical situations in one's own practice
- Apply insights from other practitioners’ experiences to effectively handle inter-connected ethical, business and emotional experiences in the massage therapy profession
Sample Text
“Role fidelity requires a healthcare practitioner to operate within his or her scope of practice to ensure that no harm comes to the client due to the practitioner overstepping professional boundaries...It is vital that you understand your scope of practice as a massage therapist and be aware of when and to whom to refer your clients if their conditions warrant additional medical attention that you are unqualified to provide.” From Ethics in Practice: A Handbook for Modern Massage Therapists (2008) by Lee Picciuto
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Which of the principles of medical ethics most directly relates to the following situation?
If you are fairly certain of how to do a specific massage technique but you are not absolutely certain of it, do you go ahead and perform the procedure?
A) Veracity
B) Autonomy
C) Role Fidelity
D) Justice
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Customer Reviews
This is an excellent way of learning without STRESS.A. Kubinek, LMT, NCTMB
It was so easy to order from the website. The materials arrived quickly. This home study course was convenient, economical, and a great way to fulfill the NCBTMB ethics requirement!Sandra Mainardi, CMT, Lincoln Park, NJ