CODE OF CONDUCT & ETHICS
As a member of the AMT I follow the AMT Code of Conduct and Ethics as outlined below.
Professional Standards –
AMT members are required to abide by the AMT Code of Practice. The AMT Code of Practice is a comprehensive set of benchmark professional standards for the safe and ethical practice of massage therapy in Australia. You can download an electronic version of the Code here.
AMT members are also required to adhere to the following Code of Ethics:
As a member of the Association of Massage Therapists, I commit myself to the highest standards of practice.
I will:
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care for the health, wellbeing and comfort of my clients with the utmost skill appropriate to my current qualifications
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respect the privacy, modesty and dignity of my clients and maintain appropriate professional boundaries
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respect the beliefs, rights and values of my clients
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protect the confidentiality of my clients' personal information
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refer clients to an appropriate therapist if their needs are outside my scope of practice and training
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respect my fellow therapists in all disciplines
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commit myself to continuing professional development, sharing technical skills and raising professional standards
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endeavour to enhance the reputation of the massage therapy profession
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support the Association of Massage Therapists in all its ideals, principles, codes and standards
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refrain from conduct that adversely affects the reputation of the Association of Massage Therapists or the massage profession
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comply with the AMT Code of Practice and all applicable State, Territory and Federal laws
As a member of the EPA I abide by the EPA Code of Conduct and Ethics as outlined here: