1.4 The Practitioner seeks professional supervision/ consultation consistent with promoting and maintaining appropriate application of skills and knowledge. 2. Sanitation, Hygiene, and Safety. 2.1 Practitioner provides an environment consistent with accepted standards of sanitation, hygiene, safety and universal precautions. 2.2 Pathophysiology (Contraindications). 2.2.1 The Practitioner maintains current knowledge and skills of pathophysiology and the appropriate application of massage/bodywork. 2.2.2 The Practitioner monitors feedback from the client throughout a session. 2.2.3 The Practitioner makes appropriate referrals to other reputable healthcare providers. 3. Professional Relationships with Clients. 3.1 The Practitioner relates to the client in a manner consistent with accepted standards and ethics. 3.2 The Practitioner maintains appropriate professional standards of confidentiality. 3.3 The Practitioner relates to the client in a manner that respects the integrity of the client and practitioner. 3.4 The Practitioner ensures that representations of his/ her professional services, policies, and procedures are accurately communicated to the client prior to the initial application of massage/bodywork. 3.5 The Practitioner elicits participation and feedback from the client. 4. Professional Relationships with Other Professionals. 4.1 The Practitioner relates to other reputable professionals with appropriate respect and within the parameters of accepted ethical standards. 4.2 The Practitioner’s referrals to other professionals are only made in the interest of the client. 4.3 The Practitioner’s communication with other professionals regarding clients is in compliance with accepted standards and ethics. 4.4 A Practitioner possessing knowledge that another practitioner: (1) committed a criminal act that reflects The ABMP Standards of Practice The ABMP 2016 Code of Ethics, as previously covered, is quite detailed and includes the standards of practice listed directly under each ethical principle rather than a separate document. ● Standards of Practice for the profession of therapeutic massage and bodywork are the guiding principles by which certificants and applicants for certification conduct their day- to-day responsibilities within their scope of practice. ● These principles help to assure that all professional behaviors are conducted in the most ethical, compassionate, and responsible manner. ● The Standards are enforceable guidelines for professional conduct, and therefore, are stated in observable and measurable terms intended as minimum levels of practice. ● Each applicant for certification must agree to uphold and abide by the NCBTMB Code of Ethics, Standards of Practice and applicable policies. ● Failure to comply with the Code of Ethics and the Standards of Practice as provided herein constitutes professional misconduct and may result in sanctions, or other appropriate disciplinary actions, including the suspension or revocation of certification. ● NCBTMB certificants and applicants for certification are obligated to report unethical behavior and violations of the Code of Ethics and/or the Standards of Practice (NCBTMB, 2009). NCBTMB Standards of Practice Preamble Key concepts are as follows:
adversely on the Practitioner’s competence in massage therapy, trustworthiness or fitness to practice massage therapy in other respects; (2) engaged in an act or practice that significantly undermines the massage therapy profession; or (3) engaged in conduct that creates a risk of serious harm for the physical or emotional well-being of a recipient of massage therapy, shall report such knowledge to the appropriate AMTA committee if such information is not protected or restricted by any confidentiality law(s). 5.1 Client Records. 5.1.1 The Practitioner establishes and maintains appropriate client records. 5.2 Financial Records. 5.2.1 The Practitioner establishes and maintains client financial accounts that follow accepted accounting practices. 6. Marketing. 6.1 Marketing consists of, but is not limited to, advertising, public relations, promotion and publicity. 6.2 The Practitioner markets his/her practice in an accurate, truthful and ethical manner. 7. Legal Practice. 7.1 American Massage Therapy Association members practice or collaborate with all others practicing 5. Records. professional massage/bodywork in a manner that is in compliance with national, state, or local municipal law(s) pertaining to the practice of professional massage/ bodywork. 8. Research. 8.1 The Practitioner engaged in study and/or research is guided by the conventions and ethics of scholarly inquiry. 8.2 The Practitioner doing research avoids financial or political relationships that may limit objectivity or create conflict of interest.
Refer to the Principles section of their website, listed on the reference page, to review those standards in their entirety.
The NCBTMB Standards of Practice Last updated in 2009, are summarized below. Standard I: Professionalism. The certificant or applicant for certification must provide optimal levels of professional therapeutic massage and bodywork services as well as demonstrate excellence in practice by promoting healing and well-being via responsible, compassionate and respectful touch and shall do as follows: a. Adhere to the NCBTMB Code of Ethics, Standards of Practice, policies and procedures. b. Comply with the peer review process conducted by the NCBTMB Ethics and Standards Committee regarding any alleged violations of the NCBTMB Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice. c. Treat each client with respect, dignity and worth. d. Use professional verbal, nonverbal, and written communications. e. Provide an environment that is safe and comfortable for the client that meets all legal requirements for health and safety. f. Use standard precautions to insure professional hygienic practices and maintain a level of personal hygiene appropriate for practitioners. g. Wear clothing that is clean, modest, and professional. h. Obtain voluntary and informed consent from the client prior to initiating the session.
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