Hawaii Massage Therapist License

Which state agency oversees massage therapy licensing in Hawaii?

• AHawaii Department of Health
• BHawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA)
• CHawaii Board of Education
• DHawaii Department of Labor

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

• AHRS Chapter 436B
• BHRS Chapter 452
• CHRS Chapter 461
• DHRS Chapter 448

How many clock hours of supervised massage therapy education are required for licensure in Hawaii?

• A400 hours
• B500 hours
• C570 hours
• D650 hours

Does Hawaii accept the MBLEx (Massage and Bodywork Licensing Examination) for licensure?

• AYes, the MBLEx is the primary exam accepted
• BYes, but only in combination with a state exam
• CNo, Hawaii has its own state exam and does not accept the MBLEx
• DThe MBLEx is accepted only for reciprocity applicants

How many multiple-choice questions are on the Hawaii state massage therapy examination?

• A50 questions
• B75 questions
• C100 questions
• D125 questions

What is the minimum passing score on the Hawaii state massage therapy examination?

• A65%
• B70%
• C75%
• D80%

What percentage of the Hawaii state massage therapy exam covers Laws and Rules?

• A5%
• B10%
• C15%
• D25%

What is the largest content area on the Hawaii state massage therapy examination?

• ALaws and Rules (10%)
• BMassage Theory (15%)
• CClinical Situations (25%)
• DAnatomy and Physiology (50%)

How many hours of anatomy, physiology, and structural kinesiology are required in the Hawaii massage therapy education curriculum?

• A30 hours
• B50 hours
• C75 hours
• D100 hours

How many hours of theory and demonstration are required in Hawaii's massage therapy education program?

• A50 hours
• B75 hours
• C100 hours
• D150 hours

How many hours of practical training are required in the Hawaii massage therapy education program?

• A200 hours
• B320 hours
• C420 hours
• D500 hours

Which of the following training pathways is accepted for Hawaii massage therapy licensure?

• AOnly graduation from a board-approved massage school
• BOnly completion of a board-approved apprenticeship program
• CEither a board-approved school or an approved apprenticeship program
• DAny accredited online massage therapy program

How far in advance must an application for the Hawaii massage therapy examination be submitted before the exam date?

• A15 days
• B30 days
• C45 days
• D60 days

Does Hawaii offer license reciprocity with other states for massage therapy?

• AYes, with all states that accept the MBLEx
• BYes, but only with neighboring Pacific states
• CNo, Hawaii does not have license reciprocity
• DYes, through the Interstate Compact Agreement

How many continuing education hours are required for Hawaii massage therapy license renewal?

• A8 hours
• B12 hours
• C16 hours
• D24 hours

How many of the required continuing education hours in Hawaii must be in emergency-related training?

• A1 hour
• B2 hours
• C4 hours
• D6 hours

When do Hawaii massage therapy licenses expire?

• ADecember 31 of each year
• BOn the licensee's birthday each year
• CJune 30 of every even-numbered year
• DMarch 31 of every odd-numbered year

Under HRS Chapter 452, what is the penalty for practicing massage therapy without a license in Hawaii?

• AA civil fine only
• BA petty misdemeanor
• CA felony charge
• DA written warning

Under Hawaii law, what is the penalty for a massage establishment owner who knowingly employs an unlicensed massage therapist?

• AA petty misdemeanor
• BA misdemeanor
• CA civil fine of $500
• DNo penalty applies to the employer

Which traditional Hawaiian massage practice is explicitly included within the scope of massage therapy under HRS Chapter 452?

• AHula therapy
• BLomilomi
• CHo'oponopono
• DLa'au lapa'au

Under Hawaii law, which of the following persons is permitted to practice massage without a massage therapist license?

• AAnyone with 200 hours of training
• BA massage therapist apprentice with a permit or a student under teacher supervision
• CA physical therapy aide
• DA licensed cosmetologist

What is the application fee for a Hawaii massage therapy license?

• A$25
• B$50
• C$75
• D$100