Massage Therapy Business & Legal Practices

Question 1

Most U.S. states require massage therapists to obtain a license by passing which exam?

Accepted Answer

MBLEx (Massage & Bodywork Licensing Examination)

Answer

NCLEX

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USMLE

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COMLEX

Question 2

A sole proprietorship in massage therapy means:

Accepted Answer

The therapist owns and operates the business individually and is personally liable

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Two or more therapists share ownership equally

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The business is owned by shareholders

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The practice is owned by a hospital or clinic

Question 3

Professional liability insurance (malpractice insurance) for massage therapists covers claims related to:

Accepted Answer

Negligent acts or omissions that cause client injury

Answer

Theft of the therapist's equipment

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Non-payment by clients

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Workers' compensation for employees

Question 4

HIPAA regulations require massage therapists to protect:

Accepted Answer

Protected health information (PHI) of clients

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The therapist's income information

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Business trade secrets

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Insurance billing codes

Question 5

A cancellation policy primarily protects the massage therapist's:

Accepted Answer

Income and time management

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Client's modesty

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Licensing status

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Liability from injury claims

Question 6

When performing massage in a state where you are not licensed, you are:

Accepted Answer

Practicing illegally and risk fines or criminal charges

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Allowed as long as your home-state license is current

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Covered by a national certification

Answer

Permitted for 30 days as a temporary permit