Ethics & Professionalism Flashcards
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Scope of practice for a licensed massage therapist includes which of the following?
Answer: Performing soft-tissue manipulation and client education about self-care
Massage therapists are trained to perform soft-tissue manipulation and educate clients on self-care; diagnosing and prescribing are outside their scope.
SOAP notes stand for:
Answer: Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan
SOAP notes—Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan—are the standard clinical documentation format used by massage therapists.
Transference in the therapeutic relationship refers to:
Answer: The client projecting feelings or expectations onto the therapist
Transference occurs when a client unconsciously redirects feelings from past relationships onto the therapist; recognizing it helps maintain professional boundaries.
Which organization provides the MBLEx (Massage & Bodywork Licensing Examination)?
Answer: Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards (FSMTB)
The MBLEx is developed and administered by the FSMTB and is the most widely accepted massage licensing exam in the United States.
A client asks the therapist whether their chronic headaches are caused by muscle tension. The therapist should:
Answer: Explain that diagnosis is outside scope of practice and suggest they see their physician
Diagnosis is outside the massage therapist's scope of practice; the therapist should acknowledge the concern and refer the client to a physician for diagnosis.
Professional boundaries protect:
Answer: Both the client and the therapist
Clear professional boundaries protect the client's safety and trust while also protecting the therapist from ethical violations and liability.