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Ethics: Therapeutic Environment

E1051 - Massage CE Program - 3 CE Hour(s)

Ethics: Therapeutic Environment Enroll Now

Expand your understanding of ethics. Learn how to build a safer therapeutic environment for yourself and your client.

This course reviews:

  • essential roles, rights and responsibilities that are accepted in order to be recognized as a professional
  • the concepts transference and countertransference and how they apply to your practice
  • the terms ethics, ethical dilemma, ethical dissonance, confidentiality and boundaries and their application in important practice considerations

This course meets the NCBTMB requirements for 2 hours in Standard V: Roles and Boundaries.

Student Reviews

This was the most philisophical and insightful ethics material I have ever read through. I've got to read through this material again.

- A.G. Brown, CMT

Great review. I found inspiration in this course.

- Eugenie Natale, LMT, Balto., MD

The information is clear and simply stated- important for new and experienced therapists.

- Emily Bay

English is my second language, and this course was very easy to follow.

- Elzbieta Molenbowska-Kubica

This course presented very specific and valuable information to the realistic concerns and situations of a therapeutic practice.

- Elizabeth Thomas, LMT, Ellicott City, MD

The course is well written and I enjoyed reading the examples and explanations.

- Elizabeth McGeehan CMT Bowie, MD

Very interesting content!

- J. Chambers, LMT

Excellent, practical course.

- Dianne Cunningham, LMT

I strongly urge all seasoned practitioners to buy this course - to refresh - the center of our profession - professional ethics.

- Cynthia E. Whitfield, Nationally Certified, Professional Massage

I found this course to be clearly written in a no-nonsense style that did not waste my time.

- Christina Ralph, LMP, My Mobile Massage, Kirkland, WA

I was very pleased with the ease and efficiency of this program

- Chad Hotle, LMBT, Wilmington, North Carolina

(This course had) a good format for me. Was easy to read and comprehend - enjoyed the review! Thanks!

- Carole B Tabor, LMBT, Clemmons, NC

I thought this was a great refresher course. It was well written, easy to understand.

- Candace Goll, LMT, Scents of Nature LLC

The material was easy to read.

- Caleb McConnell - Randallstown, Maryland

The course information was straightforward and easy to understand.

- Ashley R. Hyman, Neuromuscular Massage, Mt. Airy, MD

Easy to follow and complete .

- Anne Todd, CMT

This course gives good, detailed information regarding ethical concerns in the hands on profession. It was broken down into easy to follow segments. Searching for test question answers was fairly simple.

- Amy R., LMT, NCTMB

This course was very well written and great review for a therapist thats been in the field for 10 years.

- A. Robertson MS, LMT San Diego, CA

The course was very well thought out and informative.

- J. Todd Smith

I was unable to attend a class to fulfill my requirements prior to renewing my license. This was easily remedied by taking this online course. It saved me money and a lot of travel time. I appreciate that it was available and will look for other courses in the future.

- D. Laing, LMT, NCTMB

The material is very clearly presented and is well represented in the test.

- Jerry Guillot, MS, BSPA, LMBT Guillot Therapeutic Touch Charlott

Great review on Ethics all around. I learned some new things I wasn't aware of.

- Jessica Wilmoth, LMT

This course was helpful, refreshing and easy to follow.

- Jessica, LMBT, Greensboro, NC

This is a fast, easy and affordable way to earn CEU's anytime and anywhere! The tests and study guide were very thorough, and I definitely plan on using Health Positive in the future.

- K.S., Wilmington, NC

This course is very educational and really helped me to brush up on ethics.

- Karen Hill, LMT Blandenbury, KY

The course was well-presented, and wonderful to be able to do the complete process online.

- Kerry Brady RN, LMT Memphis, TN

I really appreciate the convenience of reading the material and taking the exam in the comfort of my home... and the price was right.

- Kimberly G. Allen, CMT Takoma Park, MD

Very useful information for today's massage therapist, easy to read.

- Magnus Eklund

I thought the class was a great reminder of our professional ethics and it definitely helps firm up my boundaries.

- Maria T. Waits, LMT

It was great - especially for refreshing concepts after being in the field for 14 years.

- Robin Foster, NC, LMT A New Beginning Massage Therapy

This course was a nice easy refresher. I loved that it completes the CEU's too! Thanks.

- Sarah Bailey Maryland

The course was quick, easy to use and a great refresher for Ethics. We often forget about the importance of ethics.

- Sarah L. Todd, LMT, CLT

Very clear information, very concise.

- Sharon Tabor-Cheek, LMT

This course was informative, easy to study, and detailed in fulfilling my CEU requirements.

- Thea Bertoni, Rockville, MD

Very informative and helpful. Living in an area where there are many people in the later years & entering nursing homes - it provides great information.

- Tracy Carter - NCMTA

Great way to learn and save time and money

- Yvonne Cuppett R.M.P. Roo146

Materials

  • Manual - 40 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: 3

Tuition: $35

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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Test:
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Contents: Online manual; plus online multiple-choice test
$35
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Materials:
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Test:
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Contents: Manual and workbook with multiple-choice test shipped to you.
$35
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