Massage School Notes

Author: Julie Onofrio

  • Massage Therapy CE Requirements by state (A)

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    American Massage Therapy Association Professional Membership – (CE) requirement for AMTA Professional membership?Yes, beginning with the first full year of Professional Active membership, members of the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) are required to complete 48 continuing education (CE) credits every four years. Resources that meet the CE requirement for AMTA Professional Active membership must…

  • Massage therapist scope of practice by state (A-M)

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    Alabama Massage Therapists Scope of Practice PDF accessed 10/20/2018 THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE AND RELATED TOUCH THERAPY MODALITIES. The mobilization of the soft tissue which may include skin, fascia, tendons,ligaments, and muscles, for the purpose of establishing and maintaining good physical condition. The term shall include effleurage, petrissage, tapotement, compression, vibration, stretching, heliotherapy, superficial hot and cold…

  • Massage therapy laundry laws

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    Nevada https://www.leg.state.nv.us/nac/NAC-640C.html   AC 640C.240  Towels, linens and gowns; single service items. (NRS 640C.320)      1.  After a towel, linen or gown has been used once in a massage establishment, it must be deposited in a receptacle provided for soiled towels, linens and gowns and must not be used again until properly laundered and sanitized.      2.  After being…

  • Animal Massage Therapy Laws

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    Alabama (8) To permit animal massage by a massage therapist under the direction of prescription of a licensed veterinarian, the applicant must graduate from a nationally approved program and complete a minimum of 100 hours of postgraduate training and education in animal anatomy, pathology, and physiology for the type of animal on which the therapist…

  • Use of Marijuana in Massage session laws

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    Oregon   OAR 334-010-0025 (b) states that massage therapy does not include use of equipment or devices that require a prescription or (c) making a medical diagnosis. Dispensing or applying medication isnot within the scope of practice of a Licensed Massage Therapist. Marijuana-infused massage oils obtained by or through a medical marijuana card holder are…