Ethics for the Massage Therapist (Live Webinar)

This program is a LIVE INTERACTIVE Webinar. Live webinars are considered live credits, not distance learning.

2 CEUs for Massage Therapists *

This class will meet the license renewal requirement of 2 credits of ethics for NJ massage therapists. 

For your convenience, New Jersey Massage Law live webinar is also offered on the same days as Ethics for the Massage Therapist live webinar.   If you are interested in the NJ Massage Law class, please click HERE.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This comprehensive live webinar course provides massage therapists with an in-depth understanding of professional ethics and boundaries essential for maintaining a high standard of practice. Participants will gain a clear understanding of professional ethics, including core principles and guidelines specific to massage therapy. Key topics include confidentiality, informed consent, and the management of professional and personal boundaries. The course delves into various ethical concepts, such as confidentiality, informed consent, personal and professional boundaries, transference and countertransference. By the end of the course, participants will be equipped with the knowledge and tools needed to uphold ethical standards and foster a respectful therapeutic environment.

About the Instructor: Dr. Toni LaSala, PhD

Toni LaSala, PhD, LMT, NSCA-CSCS, ACSM-EP-C, RYT, ACE -GEI, Integrated Stretch Coach (NASM), Health and Wellness Coach. A Licensed Massage Therapist, Toni has taught Exercise Physiology and related topics in academia as well as massage  schools for over 30 years. She has also taught myofascial release, stretching, massage techniques, ethics and other continuing ed topics to licensed healthcare professionals for many years.  She has implemented and managed fitness and wellness programs in fitness centers, in Global Fortune 500 corporations, in hospitals and chiropractic centers, as well as for children with learning disabilities. Toni has been a researcher, student advisor, corporate consultant, scholarly presenter and published author of peer-reviewed articles. She has 21 certifications in fitness and health coaching, most recently as a certified pickleball coach with PPR and a member of USA Pickleball.

* This course is NCBTMB approved for all states but NY; The Institute for Continuing Education is an Approved Provider with the NCBTMB #307800-00.

Requirements to attend a live webinar:

1.  You will need a smartphone, tablet, laptop or desktop computer to view it. If using a smartphone or tablet, it is best to have the app for the program on your device (i.e. Zoom, GoToWebinar).
2.  To verify your continued attendance during the class, you will need a microphone, webcam or the ability to type into the program’s live chat.
3.   Instructors or school personnel will take attendance periodically throughout the class.
4.   Instructors may call on participants.
5.  To verify attendance, a code word may be given sometime during the class.
6. You will be required to complete and return an evaluation after the course has ended. The evaluation may ask what code word was given.
7.  You may not receive your Certificate of Completion if we cannot verify your attendance.

Live webinar invitations are emailed to registered students as the course date nears (approximately one day prior to the class).

Certificates of Completion are emailed to students approximately 5 business days after the course.