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THIS COURSE FULFILLS YOUR PROFESSIONAL ETHICS REQUIREMENT Chapter 1: Ethics in Massage Therapy (Mandatory)

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[2 CE hours] This course addresses a range of issues that should concern a professional massage therapist and introduces a number of concepts important to the ethical practice of massage therapy. Successful completion of the course equips massage therapists with the basic concepts and rationale for ethical decision-making in their practice, to help them navigate unknown ethical territory, identify questionable behavior, and identify “red flags” that signal potential conflict, as well as the steps involved in resolving these issues. Equally important, it will help therapists know when to seek professional guidance with a supervisor or mentor or turn to other appropriate resources for professional assistance. THIS COURSE FULFILLS YOUR FLORIDA LAWS AND RULES REQUIREMENT Chapter 2: Florida Laws and Rules for the Massage Therapy Professional, Update (Mandatory) 24 [2 CE hours] This course is intended to instruct the professional through a self-paced study on Chapters 456 and 480, Florida Statues and the rules promulgated by the Board. Additionally, this course provides learners with the ethical codes of conduct for massage therapists and information on ethical decision making. [2 CE hours] This course will focus on awareness of human trafficking for massage therapists and provide information on how to identify possible trafficking victims, steps to report cases, and information about resources available to assist victims. The course will also, review techniques traffickers use to force, defraud, and coerce individuals into slavery, and to keep victims captive, and the traumatic effects of trafficking. THIS COURSE FULFILLS YOUR PREVENTION OF MEDICAL ERRORS REQUIREMENT Chapter 4: Preventing Medical Errors for Healthcare Professionals (Mandatory) 100 [2 CE hours] The purpose of this course is to provide licensed practitioners with information concerning the current state of medical errors, the impact of medical errors on the safety of patients, and the importance of establishing and working in a culture of safety. Contributing causes and types of medical errors are reviewed. Strategies to reduce or prevent medical errors, and improve patient outcomes, are presented. Methods to identify, analyze, and report medical errors are reviewed, populations at risk for medical errors are identified, and patient safety initiatives including education for the public and healthcare professionals are explored. THIS COURSE FULFILLS YOUR ELECTIVE REQUIREMENT Chapter 5: Introduction to Pharmacology for Massage Therapists 119 [4 CE hours] THIS COURSE FULFILLS YOUR HUMAN TRAFFICKING AWARENESS REQUIREMENT Chapter 3: Human Trafficking in Florida: Modern Day Slavery (Mandatory) 92 This course is intended for all manual therapists that use massage as part of their practice. It gives a general outline to the contraindications, precautions, and considerations connecting medications and massage therapy. The course informs the therapist with pertinent information about pharmaceuticals that can interact with their treatment in an easy understand layout. Final Examination Answer Sheet 140

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MASSAGE THERAPY CONTINUING EDUCATION

Book Code: MFL1225B

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