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Mission and Goals
To develop and advance the art, science and practice of massage
therapy in a caring, professional and ethical manner to promote
the health and welfare of humanity.
AMTA is the not-for-profit
professional association created by massage therapists for
massage therapists. When you join the AMTA, $32 of your dues are
returned to the Oregon Chapter, and AMTA-OR assesses an
additional $30 in Chapter fees. The membership money is managed
by a volunteer board of directors, who establish a budget and
set priorities for activities in the state of Oregon.
Chapter activities
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Publishing a monthly newsletter and maintaining archived
newsletters and other useful lending library materials.
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Providing regular Continuing Education opportunities
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Engaging a professional lobbyist ($15,000 fee per year)
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Establishing and maintaining our organization's
web site
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Conducting monthly board meetings as well as an Annual
Meeting |
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Sending four delegates and numerous board members to
national convention
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Conducting Scope of Practice meetings around the State of
Oregon |
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Presenting special awards and professional recognition to
AMTA-OR members and other supporters of our profession
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Awarding professional grants and scholarships
(see newsletter for application
info)
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Other Benefits
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Massage Industry Liability Insurance Coverage
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Professional Credibility |
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Continuing Education |
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Massage Industry Information Resources
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Levels of AMTA
Membership
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Professional Membership |
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Student Membership |
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Council of Schools Membership |
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Supporting Membership |
AMTA Goals
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To serve its members, the public and the profession, the
AMTA pursues the following goals: |
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To establish massage therapy as integral to the maintenance
of good health. |
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To increase public awareness of the massage therapy
profession. |
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To promote high standards in providing massage therapy to
the public. |
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To increase access to quality massage therapy for all
persons. |
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To be an influential member of the health care community.
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To be a leader and a resource for issues in the field of
massage therapy including: definitions; practice and
education standards; legislation and regulation.
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To enhance the professional development and personal growth
of members. |
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To continue AMTA’s growth, development, organizational
effectiveness and visibility. |
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In pursuit of the above goals, AMTA will be guided by the
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The AMTA Code of
Ethics is a summary
statement of the standards by which massage therapists agree to
conduct their practices and is a declaration of the general
principles of acceptable, ethical, professional behavior.
AMTA Massage therapists agree to:
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Demonstrate commitment to provide the highest quality
massage therapy/bodywork to those who seek their
professional service. |
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Acknowledge the inherent worth and individuality of each
person by not discriminating or behaving in any prejudicial
manner with clients and/or colleagues.
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Demonstrate professional excellence through regular
self-assessment of strengths, limitations, and effectiveness
by continued education and training.
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Acknowledge the confidential nature of the professional
relationship with clients and respect each client's right to
privacy. |
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Conduct all business and professional activities within
their scope of practice, the law of the land, and project a
professional image. |
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Accept responsibility to do no harm to the physical, mental
and emotional well-being of self, clients, and associates.
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Refrain from engaging in any sexual conduct or sexual
activities involving their clients |
If you would like to join the AMTA,
click here to go to the national AMTA website for
membership registration and information.
(Our website will remain open and you can come right back!)
Privacy Policy of AMTA Oregon
You have our promise that we will
not use your e-mail address for any purpose other than to
contact you. We absolutely do not collect or sell e-mail
addresses and we respect the privacy of our visitors.
Please feel free to
ask questions. |
