Professional ethics for the Therapist

PROFESSIONAL ETHICS

Personal appearance
• Clean and pressed white uniform
• Clean white or black flat or low heelshoes
• Natural colour tights
• Hair securely tied back
• Light day make-up
• No jewellery except 1 pair of small stud earrings and wedding band
• Short nails - if you are wearing polish it should be well applied and unchipped
• Ensure you have good personal hygiene
• No strong perfume should be worn
• Do not smoke or eat strong smelling foods before working.
• Always wash hands before and after a treatment

Remember that a professional appearance will help to give the client confidence and helps to minimise cross-infection

PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT

Always be courteous and show respect for clients, colleagues and other professionals.
Never gossip or criticise another therapist
Never talk across to another member of staff
Maintain a good reputation by setting an example of good conduct in all your communication with others.
Try the best you can to make the treatment special for the client