Massage Therapy - TX State Laws
(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. - ANS-therapy or therapeutic procedures do not include:
chiropractic - ANS-Massage therapy does not constitute the practice of _________________.
massage therapy - ANS-_____________ constitutes a health care service if the massage
therapy is for therapeutic purposes. Massage therapy does not constitute the practice of
chiropractic.
the use of oil, salt glows, heat lamps, hot and cold packs, and tub, shower, or cabinet baths. -
ANS-PRACTICES INCLUDED IN MASSAGE THERAPY
passed a criminal history background check - ANS-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
The applicant - ANS-______________ will pay all fees associated with the review to the
fingerprinting vendor used by the Texas Department of Public Safety.
fingerprints - ANS-All applicants (including establishment owners) must submit __________ for
national criminal history record review.
FSMTB Exam Content page - ANS-A full list of all upcoming changes to the exam content is
available where?
TDLR (Texas Department Licensing & Regulation) - ANS-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)
History and Culture - ANS-effective July 1, 2018, applicants will no longer be tested on
the__________ of the profession
To put a law or decree into effect by official proclamation - ANS-Promulgated
True - ANS-T/F - Massage Therapy School are required by law to inform students that their
criminal history could prohibit them from obtaining a license.
500 Hours - ANS-How many hours of education are required to meet state guidelines to
become a LMT?
, Chapter 51? - ANS-The occupations code and general provisions relating to licensing through
the Texas department of Licensing and regulation
Chapter 455 - ANS-The occupations code for health professions related to certain types of
Therapy
Act - ANS-Definition - Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 455, relating to the regulation of
massage therapists, massage therapy instructors, massage schools, and massage
establishments.
Anatomy - ANS-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.
Business practices and professional ethics - ANS-The study of standard bookkeeping and
accounting practices, office practices, and advertising, and ethical guidelines for massage
therapists established by law or the department.
Client - ANS-An individual or patron seeking or receiving massage therapy services
Commission - ANS-The Texas Commission on Licensing and Regulation
Compensation - ANS-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.
True - ANS-T/F Compensation includes discounted, reduced, or waived student fees for tuition,
books, supplies, or other educational expenses.
Department - ANS-The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
Director - ANS-The executive director of the department
Health and Hygiene - ANS-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.
Hydrotherapy - ANS-The use of generally accepted methods of external application of water for
its mechanical, thermal, or chemical effect.
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