12 Hour Package (6 Required Hours and 6 General Hours)

2 Hour Florida Laws and Rules

1. Discuss the purpose of the Massage Practice Act
2. Define “massage therapy” according to the Massage Practice Act
3. List the new human trafficking requirements for massage therapists and establishments
4. Differentiate the continuing education requirements for first and subsequent renewals
5. List massage establishment license and inspection requirements
6. List the dates, fees, and requirements for renewal of massage therapy and establishment license

2 Hours Professional Ethics (Roles and Boundaries)

1. Define “Ethics” and “Boundaries”
2. List five types of boundaries
3. Define and differentiate “Transference” and “Countertransference”
4. List three possible repercussions of when a massage professional crosses a boundary

2 Hours Prevention Of Medical Errors

1. List five indications, local contraindications, and systemic contraindications for massage therapy
2. Name three common errors unique to the massage therapy field and how to eliminate these errors
3. Develop and implement a safety checklist for their massage practice
4. Define acts of omission and commission, Risk Analysis, and discuss common errors within the medical field and how they can be eliminated

6 hours of Aromatherapy for Massage

1. Define “aromatherapy” and “essential oil”
2. Discuss three ways essential oils and carrier oils are different
3. Discuss how plant biology and chemistry affect the makeup of an essential oil
4. Describe how essential oils are produced
5. Describe how to properly store essential oils
6. Describe how to properly dilute essential oils during a massage
7. List five contraindications for using essential oils during a massage