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A comprehensive study guide for the maryland massage therapy jurisprudence exam. It covers key definitions, regulations, and requirements for massage therapists in maryland, including licensing fees, continuing education requirements, and ethical considerations. Particularly useful for individuals preparing for the exam and seeking to understand the legal and ethical framework of massage therapy practice in the state.
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Application fee - ANSWER $ license fee - ANSWER $ state exam fee - ANSWER $ biennial renewal fee - ANSWER $ reexamination fee - ANSWER $ late renewal fee w/in 30 days of license/registration expiration, in addition to renewal fee - ANSWER $ Reinstatement fee after 31 days of expiration of license/registration, in addition to renewal and late fees
penalty for returned checks - ANSWER $ mailing labels/rosters - ANSWER $ "Massage Therapy Education Program" means - ANSWER a course of study that prepares individuals in subjects related to the knowledge, techniques, skills, & abilities used in the practice of massage therapy. "Practice Massage Therapy" means - ANSWER to engage professionally and for compensation in massage therapy. "Practice non-therapeutic massage" means - ANSWER to engage professionally and for compensation in massage therapy in a setting that is NOT a health care facility. "registered massage practitioner" means - ANSWER an individual who is registered by the Board to practice massage therapy in a setting that is NOT a health care setting. "registration" means - ANSWER unless context requires otherwise, a document issued by the Board to practice massage therapy in a setting that is NOT a health care setting. Classroom training: - ANSWER -minimum 600 hours -at least 100 of those hours shall consist of: anatomy, physiology, pathology, & kinesiology -remaining 500 hours shall include a majority of hours in: massage therapy theory; technique; supervised practice; professional ethics; professional standards; business practices; health & hygiene; and contraindications of massage. CPR training is required, but - ANSWER does not count toward the 600-hour minimum.
An applicant may attend more than one training institution if: - ANSWER the applicant graduates from a school requiring satisfactory completion of a minimum of 600 classroom hours in massage therapy education. Correspondence massage therapy courses - ANSWER are NOT recognized by the Board. The Board shall issue a license/registration to an approved applicant that - ANSWER -is not valid for more than 2 years; and expires on the date set by the Board The Board shall notify an applicant not approved for licensure/registration by: - ANSWER letter which specifies the reason(s) for disapproval. the license/registration holder shall notify the Board of any change in the name or address of the license/registration holder: - ANSWER in writing, within 60 days after the change occurs. The Board may NOT issue a license/registration if: - ANSWER the criminal history records information required is not received. A license holder shall display the license and any current renewal license: - ANSWER conspicuously in the space where the license holder is engaged in practice, including temporary spaces or exhibit locations. Fee for if a license/registration holder fails to notify the Board of a change of name and/or address within the time required shall impose an admin penalty of - ANSWER $ "Non bona-fide treatment" - ANSWER A license/registration holder treats or examines a client in a way that involves sexual contact, but there is no therapeutic reason for the procedure, or the procedure falls outside of scope of practice. penalty for failure to maintain correct address w/Board - ANSWER $ continuing education course processing fee per submission - ANSWER $ paper copy of laws & regulations - ANSWER $
"Board" means - ANSWER State Board of Chiropractic & Massage Therapy Examiners "License" means - ANSWER The document issued by the Board to an individual qualified to practice massage therapy "Licensed Massage Therapist" means - ANSWER An individual who is licensed by the Board to practice massage therapy "Maryland Massage Therapy Jurisprudence Examination" means - ANSWER The test developed by the Board to assess an applicant's knowledge of the statute & regulations governing massage therapy in the State. "Massage Therapy" means - ANSWER the use of manual techniques on soft tissues of the human body including effleurage (stroking), petrissage (kneading), tapotement (tapping), stretching, compression, vibration, & friction. "Massage Therapy" includes - ANSWER massage, myotherapy, & synonyms or derivatives of these terms, with OR without the aid of: cold packs; nonlegend topical applications; or heat limited to hot packs and heating pads "Massage Therapy" does NOT include - ANSWER diagnosis or treatment of illness, disease, or injury; adjustment, manipulation, or mobilization of any of the articulations of the osseous (bone) structures of the body or spine; or laying on of hands, consisting of pressure or movement, with the exception of such techniques described in this regulation on a fully-clothed individual to specificially affect the electromagnetic energy or energetic field of the human body. "Sexually exploitative relationship" - ANSWER When sexual contact occurs in an existing therapeutic relationship between the massage therapist and the client or between the instructor & student, even if the relationship may appear to be mutually consensual. "Therapeutic deception" - ANSWER when a license/registration holder misrepresents sexual conduct as a legitimate form of treatment or instruction to a client or student.
In relationship w/client, the license/registration holder shall: - ANSWER -use professional judgment in the use of evaluation and treatment procedure -decline treatment when contraindicated/unjustified -Assist w/ providing referrals if appropriate The license/registration holder shall maintain legible, organized written records of any client under care for at least: - ANSWER 5 years after termination of treatment -make records available to client upon request -make arrangements for another professional to provide for the clients' needs during anticipated absences when not available