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NC Massage Therapy Jurisprudence EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT VERIFIED SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR –
JUST RELEASED
NC Massage Therapy Jurisprudence Exam
10-Line Exam Coverage in Points Form
1. Purpose & Authority of the Board – NC Massage and Bodywork Therapy Practice Act
(Article 36); Board’s mission to protect public health, safety, and welfare; composition (8
members: 5 LMBTs, 1 physician, 1 public member, 1 establishment owner); 3-year terms;
2 consecutive term limit
2. Licensure Requirements – Minimum age 18; 500-650 hours of Board-approved
education; MBLEx passage; Jurisprudence Learning Exercise (JLE) with 100% passing
score; fingerprint-based background check; 4 moral character references
3. Scope of Practice – Manipulation of soft tissues for therapeutic, educational, or
relaxation purposes; CANNOT diagnose, prescribe, or perform chiropractic adjustments;
must refer for conditions outside scope; prohibited from practicing medicine
4. License Renewal & CE – Biennial renewal (every 2 years); 10 hours of Board-approved
CE; ethics and HIV/AIDS content required; records maintained for CE verification; 30-day
address change notification
5. Professional Ethics & Boundaries – Sexual misconduct strictly prohibited; proper
draping required; genitals covered at all times; breasts covered unless specific medical
treatment with consent; informed consent before each session
6. Client Confidentiality & Records – Records retained minimum 3 years (or 4 years per
some Board guidance); HIPAA compliance; release only with client consent or legal
order; mandatory reporting of suspected abuse (child/vulnerable adult)
7. Disciplinary Actions – Unprofessional conduct includes practicing while impaired, fraud,
boundary violations, practicing without license; Class 1 misdemeanor for unlicensed
practice; Board investigates complaints; license suspension/revocation possible
8. Informed Consent – Must be obtained prior to treatment; client must understand
nature, benefits, and risks; written preferred; ongoing process before each session;
minors require parental/guardian consent
9. Advertising & Business Practices – Truthful advertising; no false/misleading claims; must
display current license; professional liability insurance recommended; license must be
visible
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10. Jurisprudence Learning Exercise (JLE) – 30 multiple-choice questions; must score 100%;
open-book with links to Practice Act; unlimited retakes; no fee; required for initial
licensure
COMPREHENSIVE PRACTICE QUESTIONS
Section 1: Purpose & Authority of the Board
1. Which of the following is the primary purpose of the North Carolina Board of Massage and
Bodywork Therapy (NCBMBT)?
A. To provide massage therapy education and training
B. To issue liability insurance to massage therapists
C. To protect the public by regulating massage therapy practice
D. To advertise and promote massage businesses
Answer: C
Rationale: The Board's primary mission is to regulate the practice of massage and bodywork
therapy to ensure standards of competency and to protect the public health, safety, and
welfare . The Board determines qualifications, licenses practitioners, and enforces laws
governing the practice .
2. How many members serve on the North Carolina Board of Massage and Bodywork
Therapy?
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A. 5 members
B. 8 members
C. 10 members
D. 12 members
Answer: B
Rationale: The Board consists of eight members: five licensed massage therapists, one
physician, one public member, and one licensed establishment owner . This composition
ensures diverse representation of the profession and the public interest.
3. Which of the following is the statutory authority for the North Carolina Massage and
Bodywork Therapy Practice Act?
A. NCGS § 90-625
B. NCGS § 90-600
C. NCGS § 90-500
D. NCGS § 90-700
Answer: A
Rationale: The Massage and Bodywork Therapy Practice Act is codified under NCGS § 90-625,
which establishes the Board, defines its composition, and outlines its powers and duties .
4. What is the term length for a member of the NC Board of Massage and Bodywork Therapy?
A. 2 years
B. 3 years
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C. 4 years
D. 5 years
Answer: B
Rationale: Each member serves a term of three years, ending on June 30 of the last year of the
term. A member shall not be appointed to serve more than two consecutive terms . This
ensures regular rotation and fresh perspectives on the Board.
5. Which of the following is NOT a category of Board membership?
A. Licensed massage therapist with at least 5 years of experience
B. Licensed physician
C. Public member
D. Licensed physical therapist
Answer: D
Rationale: Board membership includes: five licensed massage therapists (at least 5 years of
practice), one licensed physician (or previously licensed physician in good standing), one public
member (not licensed under Chapter 90 or spouse of such person), and one licensed massage
establishment owner . Physical therapists are not a designated category.
Section 2: Licensure Requirements
6. What is the minimum age requirement to apply for a massage therapist license in North
Carolina?
NC Massage Therapy Jurisprudence EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT VERIFIED SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR –
JUST RELEASED
NC Massage Therapy Jurisprudence Exam
10-Line Exam Coverage in Points Form
1. Purpose & Authority of the Board – NC Massage and Bodywork Therapy Practice Act
(Article 36); Board’s mission to protect public health, safety, and welfare; composition (8
members: 5 LMBTs, 1 physician, 1 public member, 1 establishment owner); 3-year terms;
2 consecutive term limit
2. Licensure Requirements – Minimum age 18; 500-650 hours of Board-approved
education; MBLEx passage; Jurisprudence Learning Exercise (JLE) with 100% passing
score; fingerprint-based background check; 4 moral character references
3. Scope of Practice – Manipulation of soft tissues for therapeutic, educational, or
relaxation purposes; CANNOT diagnose, prescribe, or perform chiropractic adjustments;
must refer for conditions outside scope; prohibited from practicing medicine
4. License Renewal & CE – Biennial renewal (every 2 years); 10 hours of Board-approved
CE; ethics and HIV/AIDS content required; records maintained for CE verification; 30-day
address change notification
5. Professional Ethics & Boundaries – Sexual misconduct strictly prohibited; proper
draping required; genitals covered at all times; breasts covered unless specific medical
treatment with consent; informed consent before each session
6. Client Confidentiality & Records – Records retained minimum 3 years (or 4 years per
some Board guidance); HIPAA compliance; release only with client consent or legal
order; mandatory reporting of suspected abuse (child/vulnerable adult)
7. Disciplinary Actions – Unprofessional conduct includes practicing while impaired, fraud,
boundary violations, practicing without license; Class 1 misdemeanor for unlicensed
practice; Board investigates complaints; license suspension/revocation possible
8. Informed Consent – Must be obtained prior to treatment; client must understand
nature, benefits, and risks; written preferred; ongoing process before each session;
minors require parental/guardian consent
9. Advertising & Business Practices – Truthful advertising; no false/misleading claims; must
display current license; professional liability insurance recommended; license must be
visible
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10. Jurisprudence Learning Exercise (JLE) – 30 multiple-choice questions; must score 100%;
open-book with links to Practice Act; unlimited retakes; no fee; required for initial
licensure
COMPREHENSIVE PRACTICE QUESTIONS
Section 1: Purpose & Authority of the Board
1. Which of the following is the primary purpose of the North Carolina Board of Massage and
Bodywork Therapy (NCBMBT)?
A. To provide massage therapy education and training
B. To issue liability insurance to massage therapists
C. To protect the public by regulating massage therapy practice
D. To advertise and promote massage businesses
Answer: C
Rationale: The Board's primary mission is to regulate the practice of massage and bodywork
therapy to ensure standards of competency and to protect the public health, safety, and
welfare . The Board determines qualifications, licenses practitioners, and enforces laws
governing the practice .
2. How many members serve on the North Carolina Board of Massage and Bodywork
Therapy?
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A. 5 members
B. 8 members
C. 10 members
D. 12 members
Answer: B
Rationale: The Board consists of eight members: five licensed massage therapists, one
physician, one public member, and one licensed establishment owner . This composition
ensures diverse representation of the profession and the public interest.
3. Which of the following is the statutory authority for the North Carolina Massage and
Bodywork Therapy Practice Act?
A. NCGS § 90-625
B. NCGS § 90-600
C. NCGS § 90-500
D. NCGS § 90-700
Answer: A
Rationale: The Massage and Bodywork Therapy Practice Act is codified under NCGS § 90-625,
which establishes the Board, defines its composition, and outlines its powers and duties .
4. What is the term length for a member of the NC Board of Massage and Bodywork Therapy?
A. 2 years
B. 3 years
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C. 4 years
D. 5 years
Answer: B
Rationale: Each member serves a term of three years, ending on June 30 of the last year of the
term. A member shall not be appointed to serve more than two consecutive terms . This
ensures regular rotation and fresh perspectives on the Board.
5. Which of the following is NOT a category of Board membership?
A. Licensed massage therapist with at least 5 years of experience
B. Licensed physician
C. Public member
D. Licensed physical therapist
Answer: D
Rationale: Board membership includes: five licensed massage therapists (at least 5 years of
practice), one licensed physician (or previously licensed physician in good standing), one public
member (not licensed under Chapter 90 or spouse of such person), and one licensed massage
establishment owner . Physical therapists are not a designated category.
Section 2: Licensure Requirements
6. What is the minimum age requirement to apply for a massage therapist license in North
Carolina?
