Ethics - Confidentiality (Standard III)

Ethics Confidentiality: NCBTMB Standard III

Client confidentiality is not just an ethical obligation it is a legal and professional cornerstone of massage therapy practice. This course takes an in-depth look at the NCBTMB Standards of Practice specific to maintaining client confidentiality, giving you the knowledge and practical frameworks to protect your clients with confidence in every scenario you are likely to encounter.

Continuing Education Details

Course Overview

This course meets NCBTMB Standard III of Ethics and provides a thorough examination of confidentiality as it applies to massage therapy practice. You will leave with clear, practical knowledge of your obligations and the confidence to fulfill them correctly every time.

Topics covered include:

• Protecting client identity and personal information
• Handling consent issues involving minors
• Maintaining secure client files and following proper procedures for their eventual disposal
• Responding appropriately to third-party requests for client information

Who This Course Is For

• Licensed massage therapists seeking CEUs that fulfill the NCBTMB Standard III ethics requirement
• Practitioners who want a clear, current understanding of their confidentiality obligations under professional standards
• Therapists working in clinical or multi-provider settings where third-party information requests are more common
• Any massage therapist who works with minors and wants to ensure their consent and confidentiality practices are sound

Course & Certification Details

Test & Certificate: The online exam is completed through your student account at MassageCredits.com. Upon passing, your certificate of completion is available immediately for printing or download as a PDF. To see how our online courses and testing work, we invite you to take our free sample course.

CE Broker Reporting: Institute of Somatic Therapy automatically reports completions to CE Broker in applicable states, provided your license number is on file in your account. Reports are submitted weekly. To verify or add your license number, log in to your account and select "Edit" if your license is not shown. This course does not fulfill any required live or hands-on classroom hours.

Provider Approvals: Institute of Somatic Therapy is an NCBTMB Approved Provider (#280672-00), approved by Florida (#MCE-326) and New York (#0019). Courses are also accepted by AMTA, ABMP, and most individual states. Some states limit the number of online or home-study hours permitted per renewal cycle. Please review our State Guidelines section for requirements specific to your state.

Note: CE regulations change. Your state licensing board holds you responsible for knowing the requirements that apply to your license.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will this course work on my phone, tablet, or other device?
Yes. Since technology continues its rapid pace forward, it is impossible for us to provide a current and complete list of every device on which our courses will work. We invite you to take our free sample course so that you can personally test how the online content and any streaming video work on your specific device before enrolling.

Can I review the course materials after I have completed the test?
Yes. Even after completing the test, you will have the option to access the online course materials, print another CE certificate, or review your test results. We guarantee this access for at least one year and have always exceeded that time period. However, technology updates can sometimes make older data inaccessible, so we do not promise access beyond one year. For this reason, we recommend saving copies of your certificate and any downloadable PDF files you may wish to access indefinitely.

What happens if I fail the test? Do I have to pay again?
No. If you do not pass, you may continue to retest at no additional charge until you do. With most courses, the test will be different each time you take it. You can print your test results to use as a study reference before retesting.

What is the difference between cognitive and kinesthetic courses?
Cognitive courses teach concepts related to massage therapy but do not teach specific hands-on techniques. Ethics, pathology, anatomy, and research courses are classified as cognitive. Kinesthetic courses teach specific hands-on techniques for use during massage sessions. Some states limit the number of kinesthetic course hours that can be completed online or by home study. Please refer to our State Guidelines page for specifics about your state.

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