Ethics & Cultural Competency Bundle: 5 CE Hours for Massage Therapists
A 5‑hour supervised ethics and cultural competency bundle for licensed massage therapists who want to strengthen ethical decision‑making, clarify boundaries, and deepen cultural responsiveness in everyday clinical practice.
Taught by an NCBTMB Approved Provider, this self‑paced course is designed to meet Washington CE requirements and Oregon’s supervised ethics CE requirements, and to support ethics and cultural competency hours accepted in many states.
Ethics. Cultural Competency. Integrated clinical practice.
The Listening Field + Across Difference Bundle (5 Hour CE)
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This bundle includes two separate continuing education courses for licensed massage therapists:
The Listening Field (Ethics) and Across Difference (Cultural Competency)
Together, these courses support ethical clarity, cultural awareness, and professional presence in therapeutic practice. Content focuses on real‑world clinical situations, relational boundaries, power dynamics, and ethical responsibility in everyday work.
Each course is accessed and completed independently.
What’s Included
• 4 Ethics CEUs
• 1 Cultural Competency hour
Format
• Self‑paced, online
• Text‑based, supervised, and interactive
• Delivered through Canvas (learning management system)
Interactivity & Supervision
• Written reflection prompts
• Guided discussion board participation
• Short quizzes and knowledge checks
• Participation and completion tracked and verified
Completion
• Certificate issued electronically upon completion
• Typically same day or within 24–48 hours (excluding holidays)
Eligibility
• NCBTMB approved — meets Oregon supervised ethics CE and nationwide ethics/cultural competency requirements
Designed to satisfy supervised ethics CE standards for Oregon and ethics CE hours accepted in 30+ states
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Across both courses, participants will:
• Strengthen ethical awareness and boundary clarity
• Increase cultural awareness and humility across difference
• Identify ethical and relational challenges in clinical practice
• Apply grounded strategies for professional decision-making
• Deepen awareness of power, responsibility, and professional presence
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• The Listening Field — 4 Ethics CEUs
• Across Difference — 1 Cultural Competency Hour
Total: 5 Continuing Education Hours
All hours are NCBTMB approved. Meets Oregon supervised ethics CE requirements and ethics/cultural competency CE hours accepted nationwide.
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Upon purchase, participants receive:
• Separate PDF downloads for each course
• Individual Canvas access instructions
• Immediate enrollment upon activation
Courses are fully self-paced and may be completed in any order.
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• Each course is completed separately
• 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)
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This bundle is intended for licensed massage therapists fulfilling ethics and cultural competency continuing education requirements.
This bundle is not designed for unlicensed or recreational study.
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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.
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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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This bundle has been submitted for NCBTMB course approval under my Approved Provider number. During the 6–8 week review period, participants may enroll; once approval is finalized, eligible participants may be able to receive retroactive NCBTMB credit—please confirm with your state board. (03/21/2026)
LMT, Portland, Oregon “This course didn't just review ethics rules-it helped me slow down and actually recognize where ethical decisions show up in every day practice. It felt thoughtful, grounded, and genuinely useful."