Across Difference

Across Difference is a 1 hour cultural competency continuing education course for licensed massage therapists.

Across Difference explores cultural competency as an ethical, relational practice rather than a checklist or static skill. The course invites massage therapists to examine how culture, identity, power, and lived experience shape therapeutic encounters — and how professional presence can be maintained across difference with clarity, humility, and care.

Through reflective prompts, real-world scenarios, and guided learning, participants are encouraged to deepen awareness of bias, assumption, and scope while strengthening ethical decision-making in diverse client relationships.

Includes

• 1 Cultural Competency Hour (see breakdown below)

Format

• Self-paced, online

• Delivered through Canvas

Completion

• Certificate issued upon completion

• Delivered same day or within 24-48 hours (excludes holidays)

Eligibility

• Meets Oregon continuing education requirements for licensed massage therapists.

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Define cultural competency within the context of massage therapy practice

• Identify how cultural identity, difference, and power dynamics can influence therapeutic relationships

• Recognize implicit bias and its impact on professional decision-making

• Apply ethical boundaries and professional presence when working across difference

• Demonstrate culturally responsive care within scope of practice

1 Cultural Competency CE Hour

NCBTMB approved. Meets Oregon cultural competency CE requirements and cultural competency hours accepted nationwide.

• Self-paced, online course

• Instant PDF access upon purchase

• Course access delivered through Canvas learning platform

• Includes structured modules, reflective exercises, and completion verification

• Certificate issued upon successful completion. Please allow up to 24 hours processing time.

Participants may complete the course at any time and at their own pace.

• CE certificates are issued upon completion of each course

• Certificates reflect the specific CE category and hours completed

• Certificates are delivered electronically, typically same day or within 24-48 hours (excludes holidays)

This course is intended for:

• Licensed massage therapists

• Massage therapy students preparing for professional practice

• Practitioners seeking to meet cultural competency renewal requirements

• Therapists interested in ethical practice, self-reflection, and culturally responsive care

No prior coursework is required.

Melissa Haeckel, MA, LMT

Melissa Haeckel is a licensed massage therapist, somatic educator, and nurse with over 20 years of experience. Her work integrates clinical training with ethical awareness, somatic education, and professional development for bodywork practitioners.

Through Listening Field Training, she offers continuing education focused on ethics, professional boundaries, and thoughtful therapeutic practice.

Enrollment in this course constitutes agreement with Listening Field Training’s Course Policies, including digital access, refund, intellectual property, and professional conduct terms.

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