Ethics One
Chapter 18:The NCBTMB Rules
“Follow all policies, procedures, guidelines, regulations,
codes and requirements promulgated by the National
Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork.”
--NCBTMB Code of Ethics
“adhere to the NCBTMB Code of Ethics, Standards of Practice, policies and procedures”
--NCBTMB Standard of Practice I a
“comply with the peer review process conducted by the NCBTMB Ethics and Standards Committee regarding any alleged violations of the NCBTMB Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice”
--NCBTMB Standard of Practice I b
“remain in good standing with NCBTMB and maintain NCBTMB certification”
--NCBTMB Standard of Practice I r
The nationally certified therapist has agreed to abide by the rules of the NCBTMB. The NCBTMB web site (http://www.ncbtmb.com) can be checked routinely to ascertain if changes have been made. Commercial software is available which will alert the user when a change is made to a web site. Therapists using Microsoft Outlook for their e-mail can send themselves an e-mail set to arrive at a later date, reminding them to check the site. Another time-delayed e-mail can then be generated as the next reminder.
The NCBTMB does have disciplinary proceedings so the Board is committed to enforcing the rules. The rules are enforced by The Ethics and Standards Committee, comprised of therapists and at least one member of the public. The Committee has an Investigative Panel which follows up complaints made against an NCBTMB member. Once a complaint is received, a 3 person investigative team can be constituted if necessary.
The Committee can revoke a therapist’s certification, put a therapist on probation or simply require more education. The therapist’s offense and the Committee’s response are published on the Board’s web site (http://www.ncbtmb.com/ethics_&_standards.htm) and in the Board’s newsletter.