Florida Statutes For Massage Practice – Flashcards
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The Massage Practice Act was established in _________
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1943
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The Massage Practice Act was established in order to _________ _____ ___________
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protect the public
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Board of Massage Therapy is referred to as the __________
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Board
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The Department of Health is referred to as the ______________
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Department
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A person approved by the board to study massage under the instruction of a licensed massage therapist
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Apprentice
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A method of hydrotherapy used to cleanse the colon with the aid of a mechanical device and water.
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colonic irrigation
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Means a site or premises, or portion thereof, wherein a massage therapist practices massage.
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establishment
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Procedure by which a person, hereinafter referred to as a "practitioner", applies to the board for approval to practice massage or to operate an establishment.
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licensure
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A facility that meets minimum standards for training and curriculum as determined by rule of the board and that is licensed by dept of ed.
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Board-approved massage school
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The Board of Massage Therapy shall consist of how many members?
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seven
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How many members of the board shall be licensed massage therapist?
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five
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Licensed M.T. board members must have practiced massage for no less than how many consecutive years prior to serving in board?
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five
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Two members of the Board shall be __________ ___________
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lay persons
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Each board member must be a high school grad or have a ________
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GED
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Board members must be US citizens and residents of this state for not less than how many years?
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five
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A quorum of the board shall consist of not less than how many members?
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four
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Must be how old to be qualified to be a licensed massage therapist.
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18
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Must have GED or ________ __________ __________ to be qualified to be a licensed massage therapist
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High School Diploma
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Must receive a __________ _______ on an exam administered by the department to be a licensed massage therapist
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passing grade
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To be licensed massage therapist, one must _________ to the department in writing upon forms from the department.
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apply
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License renewal takes place _______ ________ _________, or biennial.
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every other year
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license renewal includes continuing education requirements not to exceed how many classroom hours per biennium?
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25
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The board specifies, by rule, the general areas covered by ______ for licensure.
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exams
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Specific Board rules on exams include weight assigned in grading, grading criteria to be used and _______ necessary to pass exams.
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score
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Board ensures exams comply with state and federal _________ employment opportunity guidelines.
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equal
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A written exam shall be offered at least ________ yearly - when dept. deems necessary
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once
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No massage _______________ shall be allowed to operate without a license granted by the department in accordance with rules adopted by the board.
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establishment
