MAS 117 - Ethics,Communication,and Professionalism

Institution:

Roane State Community College

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Description:

Credits: 3 The importance of professional presence will be discussed. Students will begin to develop professional boundaries as well as confidence and compassion in addressing the emotional dimensions of massage therapy. Codes of ethics will be examined and applied to real life dilemmas in massage practice. Students will describe the components of a therapeutic environment, the importance of professional communication, scheduling, time management, and managing stressors and burnout. They will learn to write clear, concise and accurate clinical documentation. This course will cover Tennessee law as it relates to massage therapy and scope of practice for massage therapists. Each student will establish a clinical placement on their own for spring semester. F

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.roanestate.edu

Phone Number:

(865) 354-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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