Arkansas Massage Therapist License

Which state agency regulates massage therapy licensing in Arkansas?

• AArkansas Department of Labor
• BArkansas State Board of Health
• CArkansas Medical Board
• DArkansas Department of Commerce

How many in-classroom hours of massage therapy education are required for licensure in Arkansas?

• A300 hours
• B400 hours
• C500 hours
• D600 hours

What minimum passing grade is required for each course in an Arkansas massage therapy education program?

• A65%
• B70%
• C75%
• D80%

Which examinations must an applicant pass to obtain a massage therapy license in Arkansas?

• AOnly the MBLEx national exam
• BOnly the Arkansas state law exam
• CBoth the MBLEx (or Board-prepared exam) and the Arkansas law exam
• DThe NCETMB and a practical demonstration

What is the primary statute governing massage therapy practice in Arkansas?

• AACA § 17-42
• BACA § 17-86
• CACA § 17-95
• DACA § 20-10

How often must Arkansas massage therapists renew their license?

• AAnnually
• BEvery 2 years
• CEvery 3 years
• DEvery 4 years

How many continuing education (CE) hours are required for biannual license renewal in Arkansas?

• A12 hours
• B15 hours
• C18 hours
• D24 hours

What is the maximum number of continuing education hours that can be completed through home study or online courses in Arkansas?

• A3 hours
• B6 hours
• C9 hours
• D12 hours

How long must Arkansas massage therapists maintain records of their continuing education attendance?

• A1 year
• B2 years
• C3 years
• D5 years

Which of the following is included within the scope of massage therapy practice in Arkansas?

• ADepilation and waxing
• BColonic irrigation
• CTherapeutic application of oils, creams, and lotions
• DUltrasound therapy without physician prescription

Under Arkansas law, which of the following services is specifically prohibited from the scope of massage therapy?

• AHot stone massage
• BAromatherapy with essential oils
• CElectrolysis
• DSwedish massage technique

Under what condition may an Arkansas massage therapist use ultrasound in treatment?

• AAfter completing 100 additional hours of training
• BWith acceptable educational qualifications and a licensed physician's prescription
• CWith client written consent only
• DUltrasound is never permitted under any circumstances

What is the definition of massage therapy under Arkansas law?

• AAny manipulation of the skeletal system for pain relief
• BA health care service that treats soft tissues including skin, fascia, and muscles for th…
• CThe diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal disorders
• DA cosmetic service focused on skin care and beauty treatments

What are the facility requirements for an Arkansas massage therapy work area?

• AMust have a waiting room and separate reception area
• BMust be well ventilated, clean, and well equipped with no bed in the massage room
• CMust be located in a commercial building only
• DMust have an adjoining bathroom with shower facilities

How often must linens be laundered in an Arkansas massage therapy establishment?

• AAt the end of each business day
• BAfter each use
• CTwice daily
• DWeekly

What type of background check is required for Arkansas massage therapy license applicants?

• ALocal county records check only
• BCriminal records check including fingerprinting
• CEmployment verification check
• DNo background check is required

What is the minimum penalty that may be imposed by the Arkansas Massage Therapy Technical Advisory Committee in lieu of license revocation or suspension?

• A$10
• B$25
• C$50
• D$100

What is the maximum monetary penalty per infraction that the Arkansas Massage Therapy Technical Advisory Committee may impose?

• A$500
• B$1,000
• C$2,500
• D$5,000

Which of the following actions may the Arkansas Massage Therapy Technical Advisory Committee take against a licensee?

• AOnly issue warnings
• BOnly suspend or revoke a license
• CDeny, suspend, place on probation, or revoke a license
• DOnly impose fines

How many hours of anatomy, physiology, pathology, and contraindications are required in the Arkansas massage therapy education curriculum?

• A100 hours
• B150 hours
• C175 hours
• D200 hours

How many hours of massage therapy technique are required in the Arkansas education curriculum?

• A150 hours
• B200 hours
• C225 hours
• D250 hours

Can continuing education courses be repeated for renewal or upgrade purposes in Arkansas?

• AYes, any course can be repeated
• BYes, but only after 2 years
• CNo, courses cannot be repeated for renewal or upgrade purposes
• DOnly practical courses can be repeated