Ethics That Protect Both Clients and Your License

Professional risk, boundaries, and accountability, helping therapists understand how ethical missteps can lead to complaints or disciplinary action—and how to prevent them.

Ethics Taught for Real Massage Therapy Scenarios

Boundary concerns, dual relationships, client expectations, consent issues, and gray-area decisions—so you’re prepared for what happens in the treatment room, not just what’s written in a code of ethics.

Decision-Making  Frameworks You Can Use Immediately

Practical ethical decision-making tools that help you assess situations, communicate professionally, and respond appropriately—even under pressure or uncertainty.

About the course

This course is designed specifically for massage therapists who want practical, real-world guidance—not abstract theory; bridging the gaps in professional ethics and everyday massage therapy practice in a clear, supportive, and scope-appropriate way. Through realistic scenarios and guided decision-making strategies, you’ll learn how to recognize ethical concerns early, communicate professionally, and respond with confidence and integrity. The course emphasizes ethical judgment, boundary awareness, and accountability—helping you protect your clients, your professional reputation, and your license. By the end of the course, you’ll be better equipped to navigate ethical challenges calmly and professionally, strengthen client trust, and uphold the highest standards of ethical care in your practice.

Meet Your Instructors

This course is led by Dr. Alicia Orbea, DC, and Dr. Cassandra Haggert, DO, experienced physicians and educators with extensive backgrounds in healthcare ethics, clinical practice, and professional education. Together, they bring a thoughtful, interdisciplinary approach to ethics in massage therapy—helping therapists understand not only ethical standards, but how to apply them confidently in real-world situations. Drawing from years of clinical experience and teaching, they translate complex ethical principles into clear, practical guidance that supports professional boundaries, informed consent, and sound decision-making.

Curriculum

1 Chapter · 4 Lessons

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    Foundations of Authentic Bodywork: Human Trafficking

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      Foundations of Authentic Bodywork: Human Trafficking

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Quiz

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      Course Review Survey

    4. (Included in full purchase)

      CE Broker Tracking Information (for your reference if needed)

Take the next step in ethical, informed practice—enroll now and help safeguard the integrity of the massage profession.

Physician-led, Florida-compliant education you can trust.

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We will report your course completions to CE Broker

All Florida mandatory course completions will be reported within 30 days