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Learn about the prevention of medical errors and important safety considerations for massage therapy practice in this 2-hour continuing education course. The course introduces massage therapists to common medical errors in healthcare and massage therapy, factors that contribute to errors, and ways errors can affect clients and professional practice.
The course focuses on practical strategies for reducing the risk of medical errors, including appropriate client intake, staying within scope of practice, communication, and other professional safety practices. It also reviews statistics and examples of medical errors to help massage therapists recognize potential risks in their own practice.
In this course, you will learn:
Different types of medical errors in healthcare
Common medical errors that may occur in massage therapy
Statistics and information about medical errors
How medical errors can affect massage therapy clients
Factors that may contribute to medical errors
The importance of accurate client intake information
Scope of practice and professional safety considerations
Strategies for preventing medical errors
Ways communication and client feedback can support safety
Why take this course?
Preventing medical errors is an important part of providing safe and professional massage therapy. Understanding common errors and the factors that contribute to them can help massage therapists identify potential risks and make more informed decisions during client care.
This focused 2-hour course provides practical information that can be applied to everyday massage therapy practice. It is also a convenient option for therapists who need continuing education focused specifically on medical error prevention and client safety.
Identify different types of medical errors that may occur in healthcare.
Recognize common medical errors associated with massage therapy practice.
Describe factors that may contribute to medical errors.
Explain how medical errors can affect massage therapy clients.
Recognize the importance of accurate and thorough client intake.
Explain how staying within scope of practice supports client safety.
Identify communication and professional practices that may reduce the risk of errors.
Describe strategies massage therapists can use to help prevent medical errors.
Text: Prevention of Medical Errors by Corrine Mollet Rubida, BS, LMT, 16 pages
Course guide with instructions
20-question examination
Course evaluation
Certificate of achievement upon completion
Unlimited phone support
The Center for Massage Therapy Continuing Education, LLC is an Approved Provider through the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB); Approved Provider number 409296-00. This course meets the Florida continuing education requirement for medical errors.
Our online massage continuing education courses are also accepted by the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA), Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals (ABMP), and most state boards.
For more information on individual state requirements and approvals, please visit our Approvals page and click on your state.
I liked how straight forward the course was and that you could complete it in a timely manner. - Josie Betten
Easy to understand and I could do it on my mobile device. - A. Green, LMT
Fit into my busy lifestyle and provided relevant information. D. Sanderson, LMT
User friendly, good format. - M. Reno, LMT
Straight and to the point. - A. Simonetti, LMT
I liked the fact that it was upfront and went in order with the text and the study guide. The exam was basically the same as the study guide and i appreciated that it did not try to trick me(the student) into incorrect answers. - Ryan Frye, LMT
Which of the following is a medical error that a massage therapist may make?
A. Performing surgery of the wrong site
B. Administering the incorrect dosage of medication to a patient
C. Going outside your scope of practice as a therapist
D. All of the above
Which of the following is a potential harmful consequence of failing to obtain proper initial intake information from a client?
A. Formulating a thorough treatment plan and providing the client with the best massage possible
B. Formulating an incorrect treatment plan and potentially harming you and your client
C. Referring your client to their primary care physician after seeing a condition on the client’s medical history that you are not qualified to treat
D. All of the above
What are the benefits of asking your client for feedback during a massage therapy session?
A. Building a trusting relationship with your clients
B. Providing the most therapeutic or relaxing bodywork session possible
C. Providing your clients with a comfortable environment where they can give genuine feedback
D. All of the above
Course Author
About the Instructor
Corrine Rubida, BS, LMT
Corrine completed her massage therapy training at Gateway College of Massage Therapy in 1997 and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Healthcare Administration in 2012. She has been practicing and teaching massage therapy since 1997 and currently holds a massage therapy license in South Dakota. She is also a member of the ABMP. In 2002, Corrine founded the Center for Massage Therapy CE to make professional massage continuing education courses available both online and by mail. Since then, she has developed more than 100 home-study massage continuing education courses and has taught live courses for AMTA and the Gateway College of Massage Therapy.
