Education
What education requirement must one have to enter into a massage therapy program?
A) High School Diploma
B) Bachelors Degree
C) Associate Degree
High School Diploma
Is a license required of a massage therapist in the state of North Carolina?
Yes
What are some goals of a massage therapist when working with a client?
Relieve pain through muscle manipulation, rehabilitate injuries, relieve stress, improve relaxation
Massage therapists help improve quality of life for clients
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What type of program is a massage therapy education categorized as?
A) Bachelor's Degree
B) Postsecondary Certificate
C) Master's Degree
B) Postsecondary Certificate
How do massage therapists obtain license?
A) Complete education
B)Pass national exam
C)Both A and B
Complete 500 hours of education an pass MBLEX (national exam)
What are some non-clinical sites a massage therapist may work?
Spas, travel (resorts, cruise ships), personally owned businesses
View the body holistically
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How many hours of education are required of massage therapists in North Carolina?
500 hours
Do massage therapists have to renew their license?
Yes, every 2 years with 24 hours of CEUs
What are some clinical setting a massage therapist may work in?
Hospitals, rehabilitation clinics, nursing care facilities, hospice
Client is not an active participant in treatment process
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