The Traditional Medicine Practice Council (TMPC) has urged massage therapists in Ghana to practise within the legal and professional standards governing their work to ensure client safety and protect the integrity of the profession.
Speaking at a Continuous Professional Development (CPD) programme for massage therapists in Accra, Acting Registrar of the TMPC, Dr. Yakubu Tobor Yusuf, said the training was organised to educate practitioners on the legal boundaries of massage therapy.
“We’ve realised as a council that massage and spas are very common in the country, and most people might not understand the medical legal boundaries when it comes to delivering massage therapy,” he said.
Dr. Yusuf explained that the programme, which forms part of the annual requirement for licence renewal, was being held nationally for the first time to ensure practitioners provide safe healthcare services and do not fall foul of the law.
Also speaking at the programme, a guest speaker, Dr. Kofi Blankson, Esq., said massage therapy, like every profession, comes with risks and practitioners must take steps to protect themselves and their clients.
“If you want to remain in the profession for a long time and protect your integrity, there are certain things you must do and certain things that you have to avoid,” he said.
He advised massage therapists to clearly explain treatment procedures, possible risks, benefits and available alternatives to clients before providing services to enable them to make informed decisions.
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