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Ethics for Massage Therapists

Ethics for Massage Therapists

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This text gives instructors and students a structured format for teaching and learning ethics and standards of practice for massage therapy. Discussion topics include core industry standards of practice, laws, morals, rules, and regulations. It is an ideal textbook for ethics courses in massage therapy programs and prepares students for the ethics questions on the National Certification Exam.

The book guides students through the process of putting ethical standards into practice, and explains what is expected of them in a professional setting. Role-playing exercises and example scenarios prepare students for situations and dilemmas that arise in practice.
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9780781753395
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Publication date
2006
Issue number
1
Cover
paperback
Pages count
288
Dimensions (mm)
215.90 x 279.40
Weight (g)
658
  • ETHICS: DEFINITION AND EXPECTATIONS
    Definitions
    What Is A Code of Ethics
    Ethical Codes in the Massage Profession
    Laws, Rules, and Regulations
    Morals, Values, and Standards
    Defining the Difference between Laws and Codes
    What Massage Professionals Expect
    Who Administrates Ethical Conduct?

    PUBLIC PERCEPTION OF ETHICS
    What the Public Expects
    Why Some of the Public Has a Dim View of the Massage Profession
    Therapist Responsibility in Educating the Public

    MORAL DEVELOPMENT
    How Your Morals Developed
    How to Identify What Your Morals Are
    Changes or Shifts That Need to Be Made for Client Safety or Perception
    Public Perception and a Successful Practice

    POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
    Definition
    Why They Are Needed
    How Will They Protect the Therapist
    How They Will Protect the Clients
    Exercises to Write Quality Policies and Procedures

    THE EMOTION OF ETHICS
    Why Are Emotions So Attached to Ethics
    Understanding Why There Are So Many Schools of Thought about Ethics
    Finding Your Safe and Successful Place in the Profession
    Revealing Your Own Personal Emotions and Attitudes About Massage

    CONFLICT RESOLUTION
    Frequent Conflicts That Can Arise
    Why Conflict Presents Itself
    Ways to Prevent Conflict
    Steps to Resolving Conflict
    Good Solutions

    BOUNDARIES: DRAWING THE LINE
    Defining Your Personal and Professional Boundaries
    Why Your Boundaries May Be Questioned
    Therapist Reaction When Boundaries Are Crossed
    Successful and Safe Care of Clients and Therapists
    Keeping Your Foundations Strong

    CLIENT AND THERAPIST BEHAVIOR
    Power Dynamics of the Therapeutic Relationship
    Appropriate and Inappropriate Behavior
    Transference and Countertransference
    Dual Relationships in the Profession
    Dual Relationships with Family and Friends
    Sexuality and Touch
    Sexuality and Attractions
    How to Handle Inappropriate Behavior and Touch

    DISCLOSURE: CLIENT AND THERAPIST
    Defining Disclosure
    Third Party Disclosure
    Client Disclosure
    Non-Disclosure
    Disclosure of Modalities and Treatment
    Disclosure of Credentials
    Disclosure of Health
    Disclosing Personal Information

    ETHICS OF WORKING WITH OTHER PROFESSIONALS
    The Importance of Knowing What Other Professionals Do
    Professional Relationships with Other Health Care Providers
    How to Respond If Conflict Occurs
    Preventing Conflicts with Good Plans and Understanding

    BUSINESS ETHICS
    Definitions
    Business Policies and Procedures
    Office Policies
    Working with Other Health Care Providers
    Working with Your Staff or Others in Your Office
    Money Issues
    Legal Issues
    How to Prevent Conflict
    Avenues to Handle Conflict If It Happens

    ROLE MODELS
    Interviews with Experienced Therapists
    Key Questions and Answers
    How They Handle Conflict
    What Areas Still Need Definition in the Massage Community
    Best Kept Secret for Success

    APPENDIX A: REFERENCE MATERIAL
    Codes, Rules, and Regulations
    Code of Ethics from Associations/Groups

    APPENDIX B: SAMPLE FORMS
    Consent Forms
    Intake Forms
    Office Policy Forms

    Glossary: Terms and Definitions
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