The Listening Field

Ethics, Boundaries & Professional Presence

4-Hour Ethics CEU

A supervised, self-paced ethics course for licensed massage therapists focused on boundary clarity, ethical decision-making, and professional presence in everyday clinical practice.

This course meets Oregon’s ethics continuing education requirement and supports thoughtful, grounded practice in diverse clinical settings.

Ethical clarity. Professional presence. Real-world application.

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Includes

• 4 Ethics CEUs hours (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

  • The Listening Field: Ethics, Boundaries & Professional Presence is a 4-hour ethics continuing education course for licensed massage therapists.

    This course focuses on ethical decision-making in real clinical contexts, with particular attention to boundaries, scope of practice, power dynamics, consent, and professional responsibility. Rather than abstract ethics alone, the course emphasizes practical discernment and presence in everyday therapeutic relationships.

    Content is reflective, clinically grounded, and aligned with professional standards for massage therapy ethics.

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

    • Identify ethical responsibilities specific to massage therapy practice

    • Recognize and navigate boundary considerations in therapeutic relationships

    • Apply ethical decision-making frameworks to real-world clinical scenarios

    • Understand the role of professional presence, communication, and accountability

    • Respond appropriately to ethical dilemmas involving consent, touch, and scope of practice

    • Strengthen clarity and confidence in ethical practice across diverse client situations

    • 4 Ethics CEUs

    State-recognized continuing education hours

    This course fulfills ethics continuing education requirements for licensed massage therapists, including Oregon ethics requirements

  • • Instant PDF download upon purchase

    • PDF includes course access instructions and Canvas enrollment code

    • Course content delivered through Canvas learning platform

    • Self-paced modules, readings, and quizzes

    • Completion verification required for certificate issuance

    Participants may begin the course immediately and complete it at their own pace.

  • • 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 hours

  • This course is designed for:

    • Licensed massage therapists fulfilling ethics CE requirements

    • Practitioners seeking clarity around boundaries and professional conduct

    • Therapists navigating complex client dynamics or ethical uncertainty

    • Bodyworkers committed to ethical integrity and reflective practice

    • Practitioners renewing licensure who prefer structured, thoughtful CE coursework

    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.

  • 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].

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