Maryland Mandatory Programs Set (#1)

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Diversity: Cultural Competence

Massage therapists are increasingly working in various medical settings - physician's offices, long term care facilities, hospitals - and the population of the United States continues to become more ethnically diverse. As a result, it is important that as health care providers working as part of a multi-disciplinary team we become more familiar with the cultural differences of our clients to become more sensitive to their perspective so that we may provide the best care. Additionally, it is important that we impart sensitivity to other cultures, and to our support staff, so that each person we are in contact with is treated with consideration.

Through this course you will:

• define important concepts including race, ethnicity, culture, health literacy and health disparities.
• review the National Standards for Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) in Health and Health Care.
• determine what cultural competence means, how one becomes culturally competent, and distinguish between cultural sensitivity and cultural competence.
• differentiate between stereotypes and generalizations.
• review how culture and socioeconomic status affect quality of health care.
• discover strategies for establishing a more culturally sensitive environment.
• learn differences in cultural behavior.
• examine ways to avoid pitfalls when working with various clients from diverse cultures.

CE Credits: 1

Ethics: Professional Conduct

Standards of Practice provide massage therapists with clear, written expectations of professional conduct that can protect both the client and the practitioner and safeguard the therapeutic value of the relationship. This course reviews NCBTMB Standard I: Professionalism and Standard V: Roles and Boundaries in detail and helps you consider how they relate to your practice.

CE Credits: 3

HIV Update for Professionals

Today we find people with HIV infection among our clientele, our circle of friends and our families. HIV infected persons are seeking healing modalities that enhance the physical, psychological and spiritual aspects of their being. Touch is in the forefront of these modalities. This course will greatly assist you in providing your skills with greater awareness and sensitivity for people who have HIV infection.

In this course, you will learn:

• the history of HIV and AIDS.
• the global impact.
• opportunistic infections.
• diagnosis, treatment and transmission.
• universal precautions for preventing infection.
• contraindications for HIV infected clients.
• the benefits of bodywork for HIV and AIDs positive clients.
• emotional impact to the practitioner.

CE Credits: 3