Massage Therapy - TX State Laws
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1. therapy or therapeutic procedures do not include:: (1) the diagnosis or treat-
ment 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.
2. Massage therapy does not constitute the practice of .: -
chiropractic
3. constitutes a health care service if the massage therapy is
for therapeutic purposes. Massage therapy does not constitute the practice
of chiropractic.: massage therapy
4. PRACTICES INCLUDED IN MASSAGE THERAPY: the use of oil, salt glows,
heat lamps, hot and cold packs, and tub, shower, or cabinet baths.
5. 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: passed a
criminal history background check
6. will pay all fees associated with the review to the finger-
printing vendor used by the Texas Department of Public Safety.: The applicant
7. All applicants (including establishment owners) must submit
for national criminal history record review.: fingerprints
8. A full list of all upcoming changes to the exam content is available where?-
: FSMTB Exam Content page
9. 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): TDLR (Texas Department Licensing
& Regulation)
10. effective July 1, 2018, applicants will no longer be tested on the
of the profession: History and Culture
11. Promulgated: To put a law or decree into effect by official proclamation
12. T/F - Massage Therapy School are required by law to inform students that
their criminal history could prohibit them from obtaining a license.: True
13. How many hours of education are required to meet state guidelines to
become a LMT?: 500 Hours
14. The occupations code and general provisions relating to licensing through
the Texas department of Licensing and regulation: Chapter 51?
15. The occupations code for health professions related to certain types of
Therapy: Chapter 455
16. Definition - Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 455, relating to the regula-
tion of massage therapists, massage therapy instructors, massage schools,
and massage establishments.: Act
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17. 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.: Anatomy
18. The study of standard bookkeeping and accounting practices, office prac-
tices, and advertising, and ethical guidelines for massage therapists estab-
lished by law or the department.: Business practices and professional ethics
19. An individual or patron seeking or receiving massage therapy services: -
Client
20. The Texas Commission on Licensing and Regulation: Commission
21. 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.: Compensation
22. T/F Compensation includes discounted, reduced, or waived student fees
for tuition, books, supplies, or other educational expenses.: True
23. The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation: Department
24. The executive director of the department: Director
25. 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.: Health and Hygiene
26. The use of generally accepted methods of external application of water for
its mechanical, thermal, or chemical effect.: Hydrotherapy
27. 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.: Instructor
28. The study of the anatomy, physiology, and mechanics of movement of the
human body: Kinesiology
29. --An entity that:
(A) teaches at a minimum the course of instruction required for a massage
therapist license; and
(B) has at least two instructors.: Massage school
30. --A person or entity licensed under the Act as a massage therapist,
massage school, massage therapy instructor, or massage establishment.: Li-
censee
31. --A person who practices or administers massage therapy or other mas-
sage services to a client for compensation. The term includes a licensed
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1. therapy or therapeutic procedures do not include:: (1) the diagnosis or treat-
ment 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.
2. Massage therapy does not constitute the practice of .: -
chiropractic
3. constitutes a health care service if the massage therapy is
for therapeutic purposes. Massage therapy does not constitute the practice
of chiropractic.: massage therapy
4. PRACTICES INCLUDED IN MASSAGE THERAPY: the use of oil, salt glows,
heat lamps, hot and cold packs, and tub, shower, or cabinet baths.
5. 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: passed a
criminal history background check
6. will pay all fees associated with the review to the finger-
printing vendor used by the Texas Department of Public Safety.: The applicant
7. All applicants (including establishment owners) must submit
for national criminal history record review.: fingerprints
8. A full list of all upcoming changes to the exam content is available where?-
: FSMTB Exam Content page
9. 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): TDLR (Texas Department Licensing
& Regulation)
10. effective July 1, 2018, applicants will no longer be tested on the
of the profession: History and Culture
11. Promulgated: To put a law or decree into effect by official proclamation
12. T/F - Massage Therapy School are required by law to inform students that
their criminal history could prohibit them from obtaining a license.: True
13. How many hours of education are required to meet state guidelines to
become a LMT?: 500 Hours
14. The occupations code and general provisions relating to licensing through
the Texas department of Licensing and regulation: Chapter 51?
15. The occupations code for health professions related to certain types of
Therapy: Chapter 455
16. Definition - Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 455, relating to the regula-
tion of massage therapists, massage therapy instructors, massage schools,
and massage establishments.: Act
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17. 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.: Anatomy
18. The study of standard bookkeeping and accounting practices, office prac-
tices, and advertising, and ethical guidelines for massage therapists estab-
lished by law or the department.: Business practices and professional ethics
19. An individual or patron seeking or receiving massage therapy services: -
Client
20. The Texas Commission on Licensing and Regulation: Commission
21. 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.: Compensation
22. T/F Compensation includes discounted, reduced, or waived student fees
for tuition, books, supplies, or other educational expenses.: True
23. The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation: Department
24. The executive director of the department: Director
25. 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.: Health and Hygiene
26. The use of generally accepted methods of external application of water for
its mechanical, thermal, or chemical effect.: Hydrotherapy
27. 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.: Instructor
28. The study of the anatomy, physiology, and mechanics of movement of the
human body: Kinesiology
29. --An entity that:
(A) teaches at a minimum the course of instruction required for a massage
therapist license; and
(B) has at least two instructors.: Massage school
30. --A person or entity licensed under the Act as a massage therapist,
massage school, massage therapy instructor, or massage establishment.: Li-
censee
31. --A person who practices or administers massage therapy or other mas-
sage services to a client for compensation. The term includes a licensed
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