AMTA Ethics and Professional Standards 2

Question 1

Scope of practice for massage therapists is PRIMARILY determined by:

Accepted Answer

State licensing laws and regulations

Answer

State licensing boards define the legal scope of practice for massage therapists through statutes and regulations.

Question 2

Which of the following is OUTSIDE the typical scope of practice for a licensed massage therapist in the US?

Accepted Answer

Diagnosing a medical condition

Answer

Diagnosis of medical conditions is reserved for licensed medical professionals and falls outside the scope of practice for massage therapists.

Question 3

A therapeutic relationship is BEST characterized by which of the following?

Accepted Answer

The therapist holding a position of trust and authority to serve the client's wellbeing

Answer

The therapeutic relationship is characterized by a power differential where the therapist holds trust and authority specifically in service of the client's wellbeing.

Question 4

AMTA's Standards of Practice require therapists to maintain continuing education primarily to:

Accepted Answer

Maintain competency and provide safe, effective care

Answer

Continuing education is required to ensure therapists maintain and advance their knowledge and skills for the benefit of client safety and care quality.

Question 5

Which principle guides therapists to act in the BEST interest of the client, even at personal cost?

Accepted Answer

Beneficence

Answer

Beneficence is the ethical principle of acting in the best interest of the client and actively doing good.

AMTA - American Massage Therapy Association Practice Test

AMTA - American Massage Therapy Association Practice Test

AMTA Ethics and Professional Standards 2