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Activity 1: Let’s Review When to Decontaminate Our Hands Directions: We discussed the use of an alcohol-based hand sanitizer in depth in Chapter 4 (Standard Precautions). Let’s see if we remember when we should use a hand sanitizer during sessions. Drag the best answer into the “drop zone.” Activity 2: Professional Hygiene Self-Assessment Health care

Sometimes, massage therapists must handle challenging situations effectively to maintain their professional image and ensure client safety. In this topic we’ll discuss methods for handling situations like heavy perspiration, smoking, seasonal allergies, prescription medication side effects, or sickness. Therapists Who Perspire Heavily Some people naturally sweat more than other people. If this is you, you’ll

Massage instructors teaching in foundational massage programs often describe struggles to get their students to massage exchange classes or the student clinic in professional dress. This student insists on wearing combat boots, and that one won’t take out facial piercings. This student must wear her mala-bead bracelet and claims she can’t feel grounded if she

We already know that the term hygiene means the practice or principles of keeping oneself or the environment clean in order to maintain health and prevent disease. Practicing good personal hygiene is one of the most effective ways to protect others and ourselves from communicable diseases and illness. On workdays our personal hygiene must meet

In this chapter (Professional Hygiene), you’ll encounter the terms shown here. Flip a card to review the term definition. Previewing terminology leads to better comprehension and memorization of content. At any time, you can return to this section of the course and review terminology. Apocrine Glands Sweat glands found in areas where you have hair,

Activity 1: How Would You Clean This? Read the question at the top of the page and drag the correct answer to the “drop zone.”  Activity 2: Maintaining a Clean Massage Workspace Directions: Read the statement and determine if it is true or false.

Common areas of your massage workplace include the reception area, gift shop if you have one, office, break room, staircases, and hallway (we’ll discuss the restroom in a moment). Each facility is different, so daily cleaning tasks will vary. In general, you’ll want to perform these daily cleaning tasks: Vacuum, or sweep and mop the

Massage products include the massage oils, gels, creams and lotions you use during sessions or the spa substances you use during spa body treatments. Most therapists purchase massage lubricants in bulk sizes and then transfer the lubricant from the bulk container into smaller containers. Some therapists heat their lubricant before use so that it doesn’t