Maryland Massage Therapy Jurisprudence Exam Study 2025/2026 – 100+ Verified Q&A | COMAR, Licensure, Fees, Ethics, Education, Client Records

This document includes 100+ graded and verified questions with answers specifically tailored for the Maryland Massage Therapy Jurisprudence Exam for the 2025/2026 certification cycle. It aligns with COMAR Title 10.65 and the Maryland Health Occupations Article, making it a high-accuracy resource for students and professionals preparing for massage licensure in Maryland. Each item is presented in an exam-style Q&A format, ideal for rapid recall, legal understanding, and test readiness. Topics include: Licensing and Registration: Definitions and differences between LMT and RMP, healthcare vs. non-healthcare settings, and display requirements COMAR-Defined Fees: Application ($150), exam ($275), renewal ($250), reexamination ($300), reinstatement, verification, and late penalties Massage Scope and Exclusions: Manual techniques, cold/heat pack usage, what massage does not legally include (diagnosis, spinal manipulation, energy healing) Education Standards: 600 classroom hours including 100 hours in anatomy, physiology, pathology, and kinesiology; CPR required but not counted; no correspondence courses accepted Ethical Conduct: Definitions of therapeutic deception, non-bona fide treatment, sexually exploitative relationships, and required professional judgment in client care Recordkeeping & Client Access: Maintain client records for at least 5 years after treatment ends, provide access on request, and arrange care during absence Administrative Rules: Board's reasons for license denial, mandatory address updates within 60 days, and $100 penalty for non-compliance This document is best suited for: Massage therapy students in Maryland preparing for jurisprudence testing LMT/RMP applicants from other states seeking Maryland licensure Instructors and training institutions offering licensing exam prep Clinics, educators, and compliance officers teaching or verifying state regulatory compliance It’s a practical, clear, and legally accurate guide that reflects real-world Maryland practice laws and prepares candidates for the legal aspects of licensure and professional accountability. Keywords: Maryland massage exam, COMAR 10.65, jurisprudence 2025, massage licensing fees, LMT RMP Maryland, client records retention, therapeutic deception, massage ethics Maryland, massage therapy education, registration renewal, board penalties, professional boundaries