Ethics: Law & Documentation
E1054 - Massage CE Program - 4 CE Hour(s)
Take this opportunity to reflect on your professionalism while reviewing several ethical issues within the massage therapy and bodywork profession.
This course covers:
- negligence and malpractice and the four elements of negligence
- basic professional liability insurance terms and concepts
- main reasons why independent contractors and employed health care professionals both need professional liability insurance
- components of a typical professional liability policy
- consent and recognizing examples of it
- identifying the health care professional's obligations regarding the informed consent process
- who may give consent on behalf of the patient when s/he is unable to do so
- circumstances that may involve special consent rules
- purposes and major uses of the medical record
- components of SOAP charting
- implications of releasing confidential information about the patient
This course contains 4 hours in NCBTMB Standard I: Professionalism.
Student Reviews
This course was a good reminder about the importance of documentation.- Keith Autry LMT Carlsbad, NM
Good course material (understandable) and good "flow" to the text. Thank you for offering such diverse topics!- Linneah Dalmus, LMT
This course was definitely designed with the needs of the busy person in mind! I was able to earn the credits necessary for my license renewal on my own time, without the stress of making it to a class on time. I will definitely use HP! again in the future and will recommend it to my fellow co-workers!- Patricia DeBiase, LMT, NJ
The text was concise and to the point- S. Star Byrd, CMT
I think this course should be taught in every massage school to new students. Great Course!- Shawn M. C\'De Baca
The course was well organized and informative.- Virginia Azzopardi, LMT, Albuquerque, NM
Materials
- Manual - 19 pages
- Multiple choice test - if you prefer to complete this program online please select the "online materials + online test" option above
- Certificate upon completion - if you prefer to print your certificate at home instantly, please select the "online test" option
Display Certificates suitable for framing are available for $10 in addition to the certificate included with your tuition. Click here to order a Display Certificate.
Credits / Tuition
CE Hours: 4
Tuition: $48
Approvals
The Institute is approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) as a continuing education Approved Provider. Approved Provider 049478-00.
Credits also accepted by the AMTA, ABMP and NAHA.
For information regarding your specific state massage license requirements and approvals, visit our Massage Therapy Continuing Education Requirements page by clicking here.
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