Ala. Admin. Code r. 532-X-7-.01

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 1, October 31, 2024

Section 532-X-7-.01 - [Effective 1/8/2025] [Effective until 11/14/2024] Code Of Ethics

This Code of Ethics is a summarized statement of standards by which state licensed massage therapists agree to conduct their practices and an acknowledgement of the principles of acceptable, ethical and professional behavior.

(1) Massage therapists shall:

(a) Be committed to providing the highest quality of care to those who seek their professional service.

(b) Perform only those services for which they are qualified through their education, certifications, and professional affiliations.

(c) Accurately inform clients, the public, and other health care providers of the scope and limitations of their discipline.

(d) Acknowledge the limitations and contraindications of massage therapy, referring to other state licensed health care providers when deemed appropriate.

(e) Respect State licensed health care providers whose intent is to promote the health and healing of their clients.

(f) Conduct their business and professional activities with integrity.

(g) Refuse to unjustly discriminate against clients or other state licensed health care professionals, respecting the inherent worth of all persons.

(h) Acknowledge the confidentiality of all client information, respecting each client's right to privacy, unless disclosure is required by law, court order, written release to third parties by the client, or in the event it is objectively absolutely necessary to protect the public.

(i) Refrain from engaging in any sexual conduct, behavior, or activities involving a client, even if the client attempts to sexualize the relationship.

(j) Respect the client's right to refuse, modify, or terminate treatment.

(k) Have the right to refuse treatment to any person for reasonable and just cause.

(l) Provide treatment in an environment that ensures the comfort and privacy of the client.

(m) Respect the client's autonomy with regard to privacy, disclosure, beliefs, and emotional expression.

(n) Through continued education, maintain and improve professional knowledge and competency.

(o) Adhere to and follow all policies, procedures, rules, regulations, codes, and requirements promulgated by Alabama laws regarding the practice of massage therapy, Act No. 96-661, and amendments thereto.

Author: Keith E. Warren

Ala. Admin. Code r. 532-X-7-.01

New Rule: Filed January 29, 2001; effective 3/5/2001.

Adopted by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XLII, Issue No. 12, September 30, 2024, eff. 9/20/2024; expires 110 days, 1/8/2025 (Emergency).

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, § 34-43-7.