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appropriate draping techniques to protect other students’ physical and emotional privacy while in the classroom, lab/clinical setting l. be knowledgeable of the subject being taught and teach within the massage therapist’s scope of practice m. respect the traditions and practices of other Approved Providers n. not falsely impugn the reputation of any other Approved Provider o. use the initials NCBTMB only to designate his/her status as an Approved Provider p. remain in good standing with NCBTMB q. understand that the NCBTMB Approved Provider certificate may be displayed prominently in the Approved Provider’s business r. use the NCBTMB Approved Provider logo and approval number on business cards, brochures, advertisements, and stationery only in a manner that is within established NCBTMB guidelines s. not duplicate the NCBTMB Approved Provider certificate for purposes other than verification of the Approved Provider’s status t. immediately return the certificate to NCBTMB if Approved Provider status is revoked u. inform NCBTMB of any changes or additions to information included in his/her application for NCBTMB Approved Provider status or renewal of status Standard II: Legal and Ethical Requirements The Approved Provider or applicant for Approved Provider status must comply with all the legal requirements in applicable jurisdictions regulating the profession of therapeutic massage and bodywork. In his/her professional role the Approved Provider or applicant for Approved Provider status shall: a. obey all applicable local, state, and federal laws b. refrain from any behavior that results in illegal, discriminatory, or unethical actions c. accept responsibility for his/her own actions d. report to the proper authorities any alleged violations of the law by other Approved Providers, certificants or applicants for Approved Provider status e. maintain accurate and truthful records 17 f. report to NCBTMB any criminal conviction of, or plea of guilty, nolo contendere, or no contest to, a crime in any jurisdiction (other than a minor traffic offense) by him/herself and by other Approved Providers, certificants or applicants for Approved Provider status g. report to NCBTMB any pending litigation and resulting resolution related to the Approved Provider or applicant for Approved Provider’s status professional practice and the professional practice of other Approved Providers, certificants or applicants for Approved Provider status h. report to NCBTMB any pending complaints in any state or local government or quasi-government board or agency against his/her professional conduct or competence, or that of another Approved Provider, and the resulting resolution of such complaint Standard III: Confidentiality The Approved Provider or applicant for Approved Provider status shall respect the confidentiality of student information and safeguard all records.

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