Massage Therapy - TX State Laws
therapy or therapeutic procedures do not include: - ANS-(1) the diagnosis or treatment
of illness or disease; or
(2) a
... [Show More] service or procedure for which a license to practice medicine, chiropractic, physical
therapy, or podiatry is required by law.
Massage therapy does not constitute the practice of _________________. - ANSchiropractic
_____________ constitutes a health care service if the massage therapy is for
therapeutic purposes. Massage therapy does not constitute the practice of chiropractic.
- ANS-massage therapy
PRACTICES INCLUDED IN MASSAGE THERAPY - ANS-the use of oil, salt glows,
heat lamps, hot and cold packs, and tub, shower, or cabinet baths.
Effective September 1, 2019, all massage therapist and establishment owner applicants
(including renewals) must have successfully _______________ to be eligible for
licensingpassed a criminal history background check - ANS-passed a criminal history
background check
______________ will pay all fees associated with the review to the fingerprinting vendor
used by the Texas Department of Public Safety. - ANS-The applicant
All applicants (including establishment owners) must submit __________ for national
criminal history record review. - ANS-fingerprints
A full list of all upcoming changes to the exam content is available where? - ANSFSMTB Exam Content page
Once _______ receives your completed application, we will email you with instructions
on how to schedule an appointment to be fingerprinted.TDLR (Texas Department
Licensing & Regulation) - ANS-TDLR (Texas Department Licensing & Regulation)
effective July 1, 2018, applicants will no longer be tested on the__________ of the
profession - ANS-History and Culture
Promulgated - ANS-To put a law or decree into effect by official proclamation
T/F - Massage Therapy School are required by law to inform students that their criminal
history could prohibit them from obtaining a license. - ANS-True
How many hours of education are required to meet state guidelines to become a LMT? -
ANS-500 Hours
The occupations code and general provisions relating to licensing through the Texas
department of Licensing and regulation - ANS-Chapter 51?
The occupations code for health professions related to certain types of Therapy - ANSChapter 455
Definition - Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 455, relating to the regulation of
massage therapists, massage therapy instructors, massage schools, and massage
establishments. - ANS-Act
The study of the structure of the human body including the following areas: bones, joints
and muscles, the skin, blood and blood vessels, cells, tissues and membranes, the
heart, the brain, spinal cord and nerves, the lymphatic system, the digestive system, the
respiratory system, the urinary system, the reproductive system, glands and hormones.
- ANS-Anatomy
The study of standard bookkeeping and accounting practices, office practices, and
advertising, and ethical guidelines for massage therapists established by law or the
department. - ANS-Business practices and professional ethics
An individual or patron seeking or receiving massage therapy services - ANS-Client
The Texas Commission on Licensing and Regulation - ANS-Commission
Any and all forms of payment as remuneration for the provision of massage therapy or
other massage therapy services, including but not limited to, fees, tips, memberships,
goods, services, barter, or any other exchange or any value made to or on behalf of a
licensee, an unlicensed person, or an unlicensed business. - ANS-Compensation
T/F Compensation includes discounted, reduced, or waived student fees for tuition,
books, supplies, or other educational expenses. - ANS-True
The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation - ANS-Department
The executive director of the department - ANS-Director
The study of recognized methods of sanitation and cleanliness including prophylaxis or
disease prevention as applied to massage therapy services and current knowledge of
elements of healthy life styles. - ANS-Health and Hygiene
The use of generally accepted methods of external application of water for its
mechanical, thermal, or chemical effect. - ANS-Hydrotherapy
A person employed at a licensed massage school who instructs one or more students in
any section of the course of instruction, other than massage therapy techniques,
manipulation of soft tissue, or the internship. - ANS-Instructor
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