AMTA Ethics and Professional Standards

Question 1

Which of the following BEST defines informed consent in massage therapy?

Accepted Answer

The client's voluntary agreement after receiving relevant information about treatment

Answer

Informed consent requires that clients voluntarily agree to treatment after being fully informed of its nature, risks, and alternatives.

Question 2

The AMTA Code of Ethics requires massage therapists to:

Accepted Answer

Maintain professional boundaries with all clients

Answer

The AMTA Code of Ethics mandates that therapists maintain professional boundaries to protect client welfare and the integrity of the therapeutic relationship.

Question 3

A dual relationship in massage therapy occurs when:

Accepted Answer

The therapist has a personal relationship with a client outside of the professional context

Answer

A dual relationship exists when the therapist and client have a secondary relationship (e.g., friend, employer) beyond the professional therapeutic one.

Question 4

Client records and personal health information must be kept confidential under:

Accepted Answer

HIPAA regulations

Answer

HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) governs the privacy and security of client health information.

Question 5

If a client discloses abuse during a session, most state laws require the therapist to:

Accepted Answer

Report it as a mandated reporter

Answer

Most states designate massage therapists as mandated reporters, legally requiring them to report suspected abuse of children or vulnerable adults.

AMTA - American Massage Therapy Association Practice Test

AMTA - American Massage Therapy Association Practice Test

AMTA Ethics and Professional Standards