FL Massage Laws and Ethics Home Study

4-HOUR CE -- #20-10462

 

APPROVED BY: FL BOM, NCBTMB, and State Boards Accepting NCBTMB Providers/Courses

Not Approved by LABMT.

 

Note: NCBTMB accepts this course as general hours, not stand-alone ethics.
 

COURSE DESCRIPTION
 

Presented in discussion/lecture format, information in this law and ethics course assists therapists in understanding and acting upon legal and professional responsibilities attached to professional licensure and how those responsibilities relate to public safety. Based on Florida massage therapy law and ethics, statutes discussions pertain to Chapter 480, Rules 64B7, and Chapter 456. However, the purchase of this course is not limited to Florida therapists. NCBTMB therapists may also need to know about massage laws and rules in various states.

 

The course includes ethics and standards recognized by the Florida Board of Massage Therapy and NCBTMB for upholding professional standards that protect the integrity of the profession and safeguard individual clients' interests.

 

Know the laws that govern Florida massage licensure. Compare and apply board laws and rules knowledge to current business practices. Read discussions on sexual and other forms of misconduct, listing related penalties, inactive status, renewals, and rules about massage therapists in the armed forces, disciplinary actions, fee schedules, licensure renewal for therapists and establishments, related professional agencies, and board counsel and staff, including contact information.

 

 

COURSE OBJECTIVES

 

Objective: Obtain knowledge about ethical practices and massage therapy statutes.

Outcome:  To work within client expectations and avoid legal penalties.

 

Objective: Meet the legal criteria of the statutes and rules.

Outcome: To maintain active licensure.

 

Objective: Stay updated on continuing education requirements.

Outcome: to fulfill renewal obligations.

 

Objective: Create company standards based on state laws and ethical behaviors.

Outcome: For the safety and welfare of clients and to promote good business practices.

 

Objective: Apply specific statutes and ethical communication tools.

Outcome: To resolve ethical and professional dilemmas.

 

Objective: Identify professional responsibilities.

Outcome: To act within statutes and laws governing the massage profession.

 

Objective: Define and differentiate between Chapters 480, 456, and 64B7.

Outcome: To realize how each affects massage licensure and one’s profession.

 

Objective: Create a plan for self-assessment.

Outcome: To determine personal values and direction.