Why Complete an Online Ethics CE Course?

What Is The Name Of This CE Course? 
Professional Ethics  Is a State and National Board Approved Online Home Study self-paced Continuing Education (CE) course.

CEbroker Course Number: [20-407744].

Is This Continuing Education Course NCBTMB Approved?
Yes. The Professional Ethics CE Course is approved for (4) CE hours and is accepted by most massage therapy state licensing boards, and organizations that recognize NCBTMB-approved continuing education providers. 

NCBTMB Course ID: 70050162.

Who Is This Online Ethics Course For?
Licensed Massage Therapists.

What Will I Learn?
This online Professional Ethics CE course teaches the principles that guide safe, professional, and ethical massage therapy practice while helping you satisfy continuing education requirements for license renewal.

Why Is This Course Important?
Completing a Professional Ethics Continuing Education course helps massage therapists maintain professional judgment, reputation, client relationships, and legal compliance. Licensed massage therapists are entrusted with a client's health, privacy, safety, and well-being.

What Are The Benefits Of This Course? 
By strengthening your understanding of professional ethics and standards of practice, you'll become a more confident healthcare professional while reducing the risk of complaints and disciplinary or legal action. 

Why Do Massage Therapists Choose This Course?
Key Benefits Of Taking This Course:
✓ For Licensed Massage Therapists.
✓ Meets State Renewal Requirements.
✓ Required For NCBTMB Renewal.
✓ NCBTMB Approved Home Study.
✓ Earn (4) CE Hours Online at home.
✓ Self-Paced & Mobile Friendly.
✓ Downloadable PDF Notes.
✓ Course Narration - Audio Files.
✓ Short Quizzes + Unlimited Retakes.
✓ Complete on Your Schedule.
✓ Instant Certificate Upon Completion.
✓ Reported To CEbroker - 24 hours.
✓ Affordable & Convenient.
✓ Factual-Based Course Content.
✓ Supports Professional Growth.

What Are The Main Topics In This Course?
Key Topics Covered:
→ Professional ethics in massage therapy.
→ NCBTMB Scope of practice.
→ NCBTMB Standards of Practice.
→ Professional boundaries.
→ Therapeutic relationships.
→ Dual relationships.
→ Transference and countertransference.
→ Client confidentiality.
→ Client intake + contraindications.
→ HIPAA awareness.
→ Informed consent.
→ Record keeping.
→ Professional communication.
→ Professional appearance.
→ Body mechanics / ergonomics.
→ Massage business ethics.
→ Client intake procedures.
→ Documentataion / Confidentiality.
→ Patient Rights.
→ Prevention of sexual misconduct.

How To Complete This Course?
This NCBTMB Approved Human Trafficking CE course can be completed entirely online 24/7, allowing you to study at your own pace. CE courses are accessible on your smart phone, tablet, laptop, and desktop pc. You can start, stop, and save your position in the course and these courses are NOT TIMED, meaning you can "Take Your Time" completing them.

Course Curriculum

Read Chapters, Pass Exams, Earn A Certificate!

    1. Course Information

    2. Table of Contents

    3. Learning Objective and Outcomes

    4. Download Course Notes

    5. Course Audio File on Professional Ethics

    6. Ch.1. Quiz

    1. Definitions

    2. National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB) Code of Ethics

    3. American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) Code of Ethics

    4. Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals (ABMP) Code of Ethics

    5. U.S. Massage Therapy Association Code of Ethics:

    6. Professional Ethics: Ch.2. Quiz

    1. National Certification Board Standards of Practice

    2. Standard I: Professionalism

    3. Standard II: Legal and Ethical Requirements

    4. Standard III: Confidentiality

    5. Standard IV: Business Practices

    6. Standard V: Roles and Boundaries

    7. Standard VI: Prevention of Sexual Misconduct

    8. NCBTMB Patient’s Bill of Rights

    9. Professional Ethics: Ch.3 Quiz

    1. Working in the Industry

    2. Work Status

    3. Taxes

    4. Business Structures

    5. Traveling to your client

    6. The Job Interview

    7. Marketing

    8. Professional Ethics: Ch.4 Quiz

    1. Professionalism

    2. Being Prepared

    3. Personal Appearance

    4. Communication Skills

    5. Maintenance of client confidentiality

    6. Professional Ethics. Ch. 5. Quiz

    1. Client Intake Process

    2. Indications and Contraindications

    3. Endangerment Areas

    4. Draping

    5. Session Highlights

    6. Body Mechanics & Ergonomics

    7. FORM A: Evaluation of Massage

    8. Form B: Session Awareness

    9. Professional Ethics. Ch.6. Quiz

    10. Sources

    11. End of Course Survey

About this course

  • $15.00
  • CEbroker Course [20-407744] Required For License Renewal
  • NCBTMB CE Provider (207) - Course ID: 70050162.
  • Provider Numbers - FL [50-15123]. MS [3891]. LA [LAP273].

State Massage Board Approvals:

  • Florida Board of Massage Therapy.
  • Georgia Board of Massage Therapy.
  • Louisiana Board of Massage Therapy.
  • Mississippi Board of Massage Therapy.
  • Michigan Board of Massage Therapy.
  • New Hampshire Board of Massage Therapy.
  • South Carolina Board of Massage Therapy.
  • Tennessee Board of Massage Licensure.

Which States Require a CE Course on Ethics?

State / Territory CE Hours Required
Wisconsin 2 CE hours
Washington State 4 CE hours
Washington D.C. 3 CE hours
West Virginia 3 CE hours
U.S. Virgin Islands 3 CE hours
Virginia 3 CE hours
Tennessee 2 CE hours
Pennsylvania 4 CE hours
Puerto Rico 3 CE hours
Oregon 4 CE hours
North Dakota 3 CE hours
New Mexico 4 CE hours
New Jersey 2 CE hours
Nevada 2 CE hours
Nebraska 3 CE hours
Mississippi 3 CE hours
Michigan 2 CE hours
Maryland 3 CE hours
Illinois 2 CE hours
Indiana 2 CE hours
Idaho 2 CE hours
Florida 2 CE hours
Kentucky 3 CE hours
Delaware 3 CE hours
Alaska 2 CE hours

FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

  • Is this course NCBTMB Approved

    Yes. This online home study course is approved by the national certification board for therapeutic massage and bodywork. NCBTMB Approved (4) CE Hours. Course ID: [70050162]. A minimum of (3) CE hours in Ethics is required for renewal of NCBTMB board certification.

  • Which states accept this course?

    To see a list of [State Massage Boards] requiring this course for license renewal, see our ["State / Territory"] list (ABOVE). To see which [State MASSAGE Boards] accept this course, see ["Accepted By"] list.

  • Is this course listed on CEbroker?

    Yes. CEbroker Course Number: 20-407744. CEbroker CE Provider Tracking Number: [50-15123].

  • Can I complete the CE course onlineYes.

    Yes. The course is self-paced and available 24/7. Our CE courses are 100% online, accessible on your smart phone, tablet, laptop, and desktop pc. You can start, stop, and save your position in the course. No need to begin again when logging out of an incomplete course. These courses are NOT TIMED, meaning you can "Take Your Time" completing them.

Try one of these NCBTMB / State Approved CE Courses

Florida Licensed Massage Therapists: Complete your license renewal requirements with the Florida Mandatory CE Course Package (or) Choose Individual CE Courses.