MAST 182 - Human Relations & Professionalism II

Credits 1
This course of study provides students the opportunity to deepen their understanding of ethical and legal issues as well as client-practitioner relationships. Students gain knowledge concepts related to interpersonal skills including assertive communication and conflict resolution. Key themes which are addressed are boundaries, informed consent, confidentiality, dual relationships, diversity, sexual issues, transference, counter-transference and ethics in business. Students study industry codes of ethics and laws related to the profession, such as HIPAA. Students read, reflect, journal, discuss and role-play to develop an applicable understanding of the professional, ethical practice of massage.