Michigan Administrative Code
Department - Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
Bureau of Professional Licensing
Board of Massage Therapy - General Rules
Part 5 - PROFESSIONAL ETHICS
Section R. 338.751 - Professional ethics
Current through Vol. 24-04, March 15, 2024
Rule 51. A licensee shall maintain professional boundaries and exercise professional ethics in all interactions including, but not limited to, the following:
(a) The licensee shall provide high quality care within the boundaries of the licensee's professional competence, based on education, training, and experience. This includes, but is not limited to, the licensee only providing massage therapy services that ensure the safety of and benefit to the client. The licensee shall refer the client to other healthcare professionals when appropriate for the client's health and well-being.
(b) The licensee shall respect the client's right to modify or discontinue any massage therapy treatment at any time.
(c) The licensee shall not engage in harassment or discrimination based on age, gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or any basis proscribed by law.
(d) The licensee shall terminate a massage therapy session with a client who suggests or requests that the licensee engage in conduct that is inappropriate, unsafe, or unethical.
(e) The licensee shall not solicit or engage in sexual conduct with a current client, supervisee, or student.
(f) The licensee shall not exploit a current or former client, supervisee, or student to further the licensee's personal, religious, political, business, or financial interests.
(g) The licensee shall keep and maintain an understandable record for each client in compliance with the requirements of section 16213 of the code, MCL 333.16213.
