Idaho Administrative Code
Title IDAPA 24 - Occupational and Professional Licenses, Division of
Rule 24.27.01 - RULES OF THE IDAHO STATE BOARD OF MASSAGE THERAPY
Appendix A - IDAHO BOARD OF MASSAGE THERAPY CODE OF ETHICS

Preamble: This Code of Ethics is a summary statement of the standards of conduct that define ethical practice of massage therapy. All licensees are responsible for maintaining and promoting ethical practice.

A licensee shall:

1. Conduct all business and professional activities honestly and within their scope of practice and all applicable legal and regulatory requirements.

2. Inform clients of the limitations of the licensee's practice, the limitations of massage therapy, and the contraindications for massage therapy.

3. Refer the client to other professionals or services if the treatment or service is beyond the licensee's scope of practice.

4. Not engage in any sexual conduct, sexual activities, or sexualizing behavior involving a client, even if the client attempts to sexualize the relationship. Sexual activity includes any verbal and/or nonverbal behavior for the purpose of soliciting, receiving, or giving sexual gratification.

5. Be truthful in advertising and marketing, and not misrepresent services, charges for services, credentials, training, experience or results.

6. Safeguard the confidentiality of all client information, unless disclosure is requested by the client in writing or as allowed or required by law.

7. Obtain informed and voluntary consent from clients.

8. Allow a client the right to refuse, modify or terminate treatment regardless of prior consent given.

9. Provide draping and treatment in a way that ensures the safety, comfort, and privacy of the client.

10. Possess the right to refuse to treat any person or part of the body.

11. Refuse any gifts or benefits that are intended to influence a referral, decision, treatment or the professional relationship between the licensee and the client.

12. Report to the Idaho Board of Massage Therapy any unlicensed practice of massage therapy, and any evidence indicating unethical, incompetent or illegal acts committed by a licensee or individual.

13. Do no harm to the physical, mental, and emotional well being of clients.