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“Big 3” – Ethics, Florida Law, Prevention of Medical Errors
August 7, 2023 @ 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
One event on June 5, 2023 at 9:30 am
One event on August 7, 2023 at 9:30 am
Choose Either Date: June 5 or August 7, 2023
Time: 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
Workshop Price: $50 (two weeks prior) less than two weeks prior: $60
Location:
House of Waking Life
109 SE 4th Ave.
Gainesville, FL 32601
CE Hours: 6
To Register: Registration for June 5
Registration for August 7
Questions? Contact: Contact Lee Whitridge, 772-979-5828 or bluemoonies@juno.com
Description:
Have FUN while completing the 6 hours of core requirements for your massage therapy license renewal. Each topic is independent and will cover the issues and changes in our growing profession. You will receive 2 CE’s per topic.
Network with your colleagues, get peer feedback, and enjoy a lively round table discussion focused on the legal, ethical and medical considerations of practicing massage therapy.
Issues covered include: client/therapist relationships, working with the disabled and differently abled populations, appropriate touch and draping issues, filing a complaint against an unethical or dangerous practitioner, and preventing medical errors and injuries to your clients. There will be ample opportunity for questions, as well as sharing personal situations that have occurred in your own practice.
We will cover pertinent changes to Florida law governing Massage Therapy so you will be current on legal issues that could affect you.
SCHEDULE:
Prevention of Medical Errors 9:30 am – 11:30 am
Ethical Considerations in Massage 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Florida Laws and Rules Review 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm
“These classes were so much more fun to take with my colleagues than online. Excellent discussions and “food for thought”. RS
“I never realized how much fun these dry subjects could be. Loved all the laughter and interaction with other local therapists while learning useful information.” AH
About the instructor
Pete’s been a licensed massage therapist since 1988. He is a founder and Past President of the Alliance For Massage Therapy Education and has dedicated his career to helping establish high standards in massage therapy education. He teaches throughout the US and is a frequent speaker at FSMTA, FCA and AMTA meetings and conventions. Pete has served as Chair of the FL Board of Massage Therapy and five years as President of the AFMTE. He received the FSMTA Charles Canfield Award for service to the massage profession in 2004. He was inducted into the Massage Therapy Hall of Fame in 2016 at the World Massage Festival. He lives in Fort Pierce, FL with his wife Lee. They travel frequently and would love to visit your town.
