Massage Business Practices

Massage Business Practices Course Outline for massage students.

Clinical and Business PracticesHours: 55

I. State Laws and Licenses

A. State Laws and definitions as it pertains to the business and practice of massage

B. City, County laws and licenses

C. National overview of laws and licenses

II. Business Practices

A. Records and record keeping

1. Intake and personal history

2. Daily treatment records

3. Client referral forms

4. Billing invoices and financial agreements

5. Medical terminology and abbreviations

B. General Insurance Procedures

1. Terminology

2. Distinguishing Methods of coverage

3. Processing Claim forms

C. Marketing and business planning skills

1. Determining fee schedules and cancellation policies

2. Networking with other professionals

3. Newsletters and other marketing

4. Finding your clients

D. Taking care of yourself

1. Physical

2. Mental

3. Emotional

4. Spiritual

III. Professional Standards and Ethics

A. Code of Ethics

1. Legal Standards

2. Professional/Personal standards

B. Scope of practice

C. Setting Boundaries and professional behavior

D. Confidentiality

E. Interprofessional Communications

IV. Human Behavior/ Client Interaction

A. Active Listening and communication skills

B. Transference, Countertransference and projection

C. Body-Mind connections

D. Chronic pain clients

E. Addictive behaviors

V. Hygiene and Sanitation

A. Basic standards in accordance with State law

B. City, County Board of Health Standards

C. Universal precaution

D. Supplies and equipment

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