Massage Therapy - TX State Laws

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 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 Continues...