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Welcome to Massage School – Nurturing a Culture of Learning and Professionalism

Welcome to Massage School

ETHICS-0101 - Welcome to Massage School

Nurturing Culture of Learning and Professionalism

This course is designed as a foundational orientation for new massage students, setting expectations for both professional behavior and a collaborative, supportive learning environment. This orientation course introduces students to the values, expectations, and structure of massage school life. The course fosters a sense of community, introduces professional ethics and conduct, and sets the stage for a collaborative and accountable learning environment. Students will explore the roles of self-care, communication, and respect as they embark on their journey toward becoming professional massage therapists.

Live in person discussions and activities

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🌐 Theory, Lecture & Workshop View Syllabus
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Learning Objectives & Outcomes

By the end of this course, students will be able to:

  1. Describe the school’s mission, values, and learning culture.
  2. Define professionalism in the context of massage therapy education.
  3. Understand key student policies and academic expectations.
  4. Demonstrate foundational communication and boundary-setting skills.
  5. Commit to practices that foster respectful collaboration and accountability.
  6. Reflect on personal goals and contributions to a positive learning community.

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Target Audience

New massage school students

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Prerequisites

Acceptance to a Bright Moon Institute diploma program.

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Assessment & Evaluation

Participation in discussions and exercises Completion of reflection activities Group agreements and peer interactions No formal grade; this is an orientation-style experience with formative assessment

Ahna Ma

Ahna Ma

Art, in its initial stage, is science.Β  Science, in it's highest form, is art.Β Β 

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The educated heart: professional boundaries for massage therapists and bodyworkers

The educated heart: professional boundaries for massage therapists and bodyworkers

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