Across Difference

Cultural Competency for Massage Therapist (1 Hour CEU)

A supervised, self-paced continuing education course for licensed massage therapists focused on cultural awareness, ethical care across difference and professional responsibility in therapeutic relationships.

This course meets Oregon’s cultural competency continuing education requirement, and is designed to support thoughtful. grounded practice in diverse clinical settings.

Cultural awareness. Ethical Care. Clinical responsibility.

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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 hours

Eligibility

• Meets Oregon continuing education requirements for licensed massage therapists.

Course Details

  • 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.

  • 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

    Meets Oregon cultural competency requirements for licensed massage therapists

  • • 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 hours

  • 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 #14599 is an Oregon-licensed massage therapist and somatic educator with over 20 years of experience in clinical practice, healthcare, and professional education. She holds a master’s degree in somatic education, a graduate certificate in instructional design, and has taught massage therapy and continuing education in the U.S. and internationally. Her work focuses on ethics, cultural competency, and grounded clinical judgment in therapeutic practice.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • These courses meet Oregon continuing education requirements for licensed massage therapists. Requirements vary by state, and students are responsible for confirming acceptance with their individual licensing board prior to enrollment.

  • Yes. All courses are supervised, verified, and include participation tracking and assessment.

  • Yes. A certificate of completion is issued once each course is completed and verified, typically the same day or within 24 hours.

  • No. Due to the digital nature of the courses and immediate access upon enrollment, all purchases are final.

  • No. The Listening Field does not verify individual state requirements or provide licensure advising.

    ➡️ For full details, please review our [Course Policies].