Ethics Massage Therapy – Flashcards
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scope of practice
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defines legally acceptable rights and activities according to the license of a particular occupation or trade
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license
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issued by the state as a requirement for practicing a trade or profession
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certificate
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recognition of an accomplishment or achieving or maintaing a standard indicates competency
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NCBTMB
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National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork established in 1990
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NCETMB
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National Certification EXAMINATION for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork. sets the exam for license- 1992
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continuing education
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requirement after graduation. classes relating to profession or practice to remain current
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massage license
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protects health and safety and welfare of the public getting massages
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NCBTMB Educational Standard
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500 hours (NCBTMB educational standard)
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Reasons to lose license
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1. convicted of a felony 2. drug / alcohol addiction 3. ethical / sexual misconduct with client 4. practicing beyond scope of license
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ethics
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standards of philosophy of human conduct or code of morals of an individual, group, or profession
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satisfied customer
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best form of advertising in person service business is:
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professional
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person in a vocation or occupation requiring advanced training to gain knowledge and skills is:
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therapeutic
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client-centered relationship where all activities benefit the clients well-being
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personal
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type of boundary defined by our experiences, beliefs and upbringing
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professional
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type of boundary that protects the client and the therapist
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dual
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secondary relationship that extends beyond practitioner / client relationship
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seminars, journals, professional associations
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3 things to keep your knowledge current
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confidentiality
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foundation that provides environment of safety, trust, and respect for the client to relax and heal
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duty to warn
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legal requirement of practitioner to report situations of imminent or life threatening behavior
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professionalism
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following a code of ethics, boundaries, client centered relationships. "do no harm"
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supervision
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meeting with a professional or peer group regarding ethical issues
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tact, cheerful, patience, honesty, initiation, sense of humor, maturity, self esteem, self motivation
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9 attributes for developing good communication with a client
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location of service, interpersonal space, appearance, self-disclosure, confidential, agreed upon price and time, informed consent, honor clients boundaries
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8 areas to consider when establishing professional boundaries
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human relations
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art of being able to work successfully with others and give excellent service
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professional projection
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practitioner speaks, acts and dresses to project a professional image
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terporomandibular joint dysfunction
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can be treated if the patient has been directly referred in writing by physician
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Massage Certificate
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must be displayed or must carry a wallet certificate at on times`
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What has social professional and personal dimensions
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Ethics
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Definition of ethics
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what is right. principles of right and good conduct
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What is ethics
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the study of morals values and principles including ideals of autonomy beneficence and justice
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purpose of practicing massage therapy
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is to promote and maintain the welfare of the client;
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american massage therapy association
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sets the code followed by all massage therapists
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scope of practice
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defines the knowledge base and practice parameters of the profession
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State medical board
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regulates the scope of practice of massage therapists
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Scope of practice 1
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no one but a physician has legal right to perform any act that falls within the parameters of a medical license
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scope of practice 2
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a person my not dispense therapeutic or medical advice unless that person has adequate training knowledge and experience
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limits of practice
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make sure responses are from a body and massage perspective
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client distress
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if client expresses distress shares personal information determine if issue is a mind body or spirit issue
