CMP CMP Business & Professional Practice

Question 1

A massage therapist's scope of practice is primarily defined by:

Accepted Answer

State licensing laws and regulations

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Individual client requests and preferences

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The therapist's personal training preferences alone

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The number of years in practice

Question 2

Professional liability insurance for massage therapists primarily provides:

Accepted Answer

Protection against client injury claims and allegations of negligence

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Optional coverage for equipment damage

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Coverage required only for employees of spas

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Insurance for building and property damage

Question 3

Informed consent in massage therapy requires the therapist to:

Accepted Answer

Explain planned procedures and obtain the client's agreement before treatment

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Obtain only a verbal agreement at the first visit

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Have the client sign a new form before every single session

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Secure physician approval before each session

Question 4

Which records should a massage therapist maintain for each client?

Accepted Answer

Intake form, session notes, and signed consent documents

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Social media and contact history

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Payment receipts only

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Insurance claim forms exclusively

Question 5

How long are massage therapists typically required to retain client records?

Accepted Answer

5–7 years depending on state law

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6 months after the last visit

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1 year after the last visit

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Indefinitely without exception

Question 6

A massage therapist who advertises services they are not trained or licensed to perform is violating:

Accepted Answer

Professional standards and potentially state licensing law

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HIPAA privacy regulations

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Federal tax regulations

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Local building code requirements