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

The MBLEx, administered by the FSMTB, is the standard licensing examination accepted by most U.S. states for massage therapy licensure.

Question 2

A sole proprietorship in massage therapy means:

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

In a sole proprietorship, the therapist is the sole owner, retains all profits, and bears unlimited personal liability for business debts.

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

Professional liability (malpractice) insurance protects the therapist against claims that their professional services caused harm through negligence.

Question 4

HIPAA regulations require massage therapists to protect:

Accepted Answer

Protected health information (PHI) of clients

Answer

HIPAA requires covered entities, including healthcare providers, to safeguard clients' protected health information from unauthorized disclosure.

Question 5

A cancellation policy primarily protects the massage therapist's:

Accepted Answer

Income and time management

Answer

A clear cancellation policy communicates expectations and protects the therapist from lost income due to no-shows or last-minute cancellations.

Massage Therapy Practice Test