Ethics quiz 2 Flashcards
competence definition
- ability to perform tasks and roles
- set of personal capabilities or characteristics the most essential being capacity
competence to perform tasks and roles
ability to perform to the standards necessary for safe, effective and ethical practice
competence in the capacity to practice
mental ability to practice and perform the tasks and roles assigned to the practitioner
4 areas we must be competent in
Knowledge, skills, attributes, ethics
how we acquire competence
admission requirements set by college, completion of competency based education program
how does a registered massage therapist maintain their competence
quality assurance program
what is the quality assurance program
- periodic assessment of therapists
- participation in professional development activities CEU’s
scope of practice
the practice of massage therapy is the assessment of the soft tissue and joints of the body and the treatment and prevention of physical dysfunction and pain of the soft tissue and joints by manipulation to develop, maintain, rehabilitate or augment physical function, or relieve pain (Massage therapy act 19910
4 roles of the standards of practice document
accountability, benchmark, clarity, define goals
role of standards of practice accountability
- mechanisms to be used by the CMTO for resolving issues regarding practitioners or between practitioners and clients
role of standards of practice benchmark
provides public a benchmark to asses the quality of care they receive
role of standards of practice clarity
provides outline of whats expected and required for best client care
role of standards of practice define goals
sets goals that can be achieved and evaluated in the massage therapy curriculum
how are the standards measured
technical quality, interpersonal quality, safety, timeliness
how many communication public standards are they’re?
16
