Develop ethical communication skills based on the principles of active listening and clinical reasoning. Through role plays of difficult client-therapist conversations based on real-life scenarios, you’ll learn how to explain and maintain boundaries for client safety. Explore the practical application of ethics, morals, boundaries, scope of practice, and standard of care for clear communication and client-centered care.
Ruth Werner is joined by Cal Cates, Sakinah Irizarry, Til Luchau, LoResa Robertson, and Tracy Walton in this dynamic ethics course.
This course is the second in a series of two courses.
This course is currently at "$5 Feature" status through 8/31/26. Nonmembers may purchase course access and 1.5 CE hours for a discounted rate of $5! ABMP members have free access to the course and CE.
Register for the ABMP CE Summit: PAIN online event on Tuesday, October 27, 2026. The event–including 3 CE hours–is FREE for everyone in the profession!
Develop ethical communication skills based on the principles of active listening and clinical reasoning. Through role plays of difficult client-therapist conversations based on real-life scenarios, you’ll learn how to explain and maintain boundaries for client safety. Explore the practical application of ethics, morals, boundaries, scope of practice, and standard of care for clear communication and client-centered care. This course is currently at "$5 Feature" status through 8/31/26. Nonmembers may purchase course access and 1.5 CE hours for a discounted rate of $5! ABMP members have free access to the course and CE.
This online massage therapy ethics CE course is available to you on demand to access, learn, and earn CE whenever and wherever it’s most convenient for you!
Visit the ABMP Education Center FAQ page for a full list of resources.
Q: Is this massage therapy ethics CE course approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB) for CE credit?
A: Yes! All of the courses are approved under ABMP’s NCBTMB Approved Provider account (451086-09).
Q: How do I earn a CE certificate for this video-based ethics course?
A: After you complete the course video, a quiz will appear on the page. Earn a CE certificate by scoring 70% or higher on the course quiz.
Q: How do I access my CE certificates?
A: CE certificates are available on your “My CE Transcripts” page and on the course page. Visit your “My CE Transcript” page by clicking “My CE” on the navigation bar at the top of your screen.
Copyright Statement
All of the ABMP courses contain materials that are proprietary to ABMP. None of the course material may be used without the express written permission of ABMP. Materials may include, but are not limited to, video, audio, images, documents, and slides. Course materials are only for the use of students enrolled in this course and may not be shared publicly or shown to groups. Unauthorized retention, duplication, distribution, or modification of copyrighted materials is strictly prohibited by law. Check your state’s defined scope of practice for massage therapy before practicing any new modalities or techniques.
"Ruth is an amazing instructor. I found the scenarios in this course to be very relatable. I really enjoyed her to the point yet laid back and fun style of teaching. Ethics does not have to be boring!"
"Both parts 1 & 2 of this course series are the best ethics class I've ever taken. Very interesting and informative."
"One word: AMAZING!!!!! This was so very helpful to me. I am extremely grateful."
"Ruth is an excellent instructor. She is very approachable and this course was invaluable in demonstrating how to choose words in a thoughtful way to maintain the ethics of the situation."
"These client interactions/scenarios were great: so real! They really helped make it feel more like an in-person class.
I appreciate being able to take this course through ABMP."