Ethics & Laws – Code of Ethics
Code of Ethics
Code of Ethics
A code of ethics is a set of rules or principles about good behavior. It is an official standard of conduct that members of a group are expected to uphold.
The purpose of a code of ethics is to use it as a guideline for good behavior. Anyone can develop a code of ethics. Many business and professional organizations have developed their own, so that it reflects ethical behavior that is relevant to their situation. An individual can also create his or her own code of ethics that reflects their personal values.
A code of ethics violation is any action that is contrary to the established code (examples are in ethics lesson 3).
Codes of Ethics for Massage Therapists
Two well-established organizations in the massage therapy industry have each established a code of ethics. It is a good idea be familiar with these for the MBLEx, as well as for when you begin working as a massage therapist.
AMTA Code of Ethics. Their code includes a section titled Principles of Ethics, and one titled Rules of Ethics. The AMTA Principles of Ethics consists of standards of exemplary professional conduct, or inspirational goals, that members of AMTA are encouraged to aspire towards. The AMTA Rules of Ethics are mandatory standards of minimally acceptable professional conduct for AMTA members. The entire code of ethics is about 1 page long and it is a good idea to be familiar with it for the MBLEx. You can read it here.
NCBTMB Code of Ethics. Their code of ethics has 18 items on it. The stated main purpose for the NCBTMB code of ethics is to ensure that NCBTMB Certificants conduct themselves in a way that justifies public trust, enhances the reputation of the massage profession, and protects the interests of each individual client. You can read it here.
A code of ethics is a set of rules that serve as a guideline for good and acceptable behavior.
Principles of Ethics and the Rules of Ethics
code of ethics violation.
guideline
one of AMTA’s Principles of Ethics