Missouri Massage Therapist License

How many total supervised instruction hours are required for massage therapy licensure in Missouri?

• A400 hours
• B500 hours
• C600 hours
• D750 hours

Which agency oversees massage therapy licensing in Missouri?

• AMissouri Department of Health and Senior Services
• BMissouri Board of Therapeutic Massage
• CMissouri Board of Healing Arts
• DMissouri Division of Professional Registration

Of Missouri's 500 required training hours, how many must be dedicated to massage theory and practice techniques?

• A100 hours
• B200 hours
• C300 hours
• D400 hours

How many continuing education hours must a Missouri massage therapist complete for license renewal?

• A6 hours every year
• B12 hours every 2 years
• C24 hours every 2 years
• D16 hours every 2 years

Under Missouri law, what is the license renewal fee for a massage therapist?

• A$50
• B$75
• C$100
• D$150

According to Missouri statutes, which of the following is included in the definition of massage therapy?

• ADiagnosis of illness or disease
• BSpinal or joint manipulation
• CTreatment of soft tissues using hands, forearms, elbows, or feet
• DPrescription of medication for pain relief

Which of the following practitioners is exempt from Missouri massage therapy licensure requirements?

• AA massage therapist who only works weekends
• BA person who restricts manipulation of soft tissues to the hands, feet, or ears
• CA massage therapist with fewer than 5 clients per week
• DA massage therapist who only performs Swedish massage

Under Missouri law, what services require a separate professional license and are NOT within a massage therapist's scope of practice?

• AApplication of hot or cold packs
• BUse of mechanical massage devices
• CChiropractic spinal manipulation
• DStretching and range of motion exercises

How many hours of Missouri's 500-hour education requirement must be dedicated to anatomy and physiology?

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

A Missouri massage therapist receives a client complaining of severe lower back pain radiating down their leg. What is the most appropriate response under Missouri law?

• ADiagnose the condition as sciatica and treat accordingly
• BPerform deep tissue massage focused on the lower back
• CRefer the client to a physician for evaluation before providing massage
• DPrescribe over-the-counter pain medication before treatment

Which of the following is a ground for disciplinary action against a Missouri massage therapist?

• AAdvertising massage services on social media
• BIllegal sexual contact with a client
• COffering discounts to new clients
• DPracticing massage therapy in a home office

In Missouri, which of the following disciplinary actions can the Board of Therapeutic Massage impose BEFORE license revocation?

• ACriminal prosecution only
• BFines, formal reprimands, mandatory counseling, probation, or suspension
• CReferral to law enforcement only
• DCommunity service requirements only

A person in Missouri uses touch and words to deepen awareness of existing patterns of movement in the human body. Under Missouri law, does this person need a massage therapy license?

• AYes, all bodywork requires a massage therapy license
• BYes, unless they have a physical therapy license
• CNo, this practitioner is exempt under Missouri's movement education exemption
• DNo, but only if they have completed 250 hours of training

Under Missouri law, a person who manipulates the human body above the neck, below the elbow, and below the knee without disrobing the client is:

• ARequired to hold a massage therapy license
• BExempt from massage therapy licensure requirements
• CRequired to hold both a massage therapy and cosmetology license
• DSubject to criminal penalties for practicing without a license

How many hours of Missouri's education requirement must be dedicated to business practice, professional ethics, hygiene, and massage law?

• A25 hours
• B50 hours
• C75 hours
• D100 hours

What does Missouri law require regarding a massage therapist's scope of practice relative to their training?

• ATherapists may practice any massage modality regardless of training
• BTherapists must practice within the scope of their education and training
• CTherapists may expand their scope after 5 years of practice
• DTherapists may practice any modality taught in a board-approved school

In Missouri, which national exam is accepted for massage therapy licensure?

• ANCLEX-PN
• BMassage and Bodywork Licensing Examination (MBLEx)
• CNASM Certified Personal Trainer exam
• DNational Certified Medical Assistant exam

What is the renewal fee for a massage therapy business establishment in Missouri?

• A$75
• B$100
• C$125
• D$200

As of January 2025, what new system must Missouri massage therapy licensees register for?

• AMissouri Health Professional Registry
• BMOPRO Account at mopro.mo.gov
• CFederal Massage Therapy Database
• DNational Provider Identifier system

How many hours of ancillary therapies, including CPR and first aid, are required in Missouri's massage therapy education curriculum?

• A25 hours
• B50 hours
• C75 hours
• D100 hours

A Missouri massage therapist wants to advertise their services. Which statement about advertising is TRUE under Missouri law?

• ATherapists cannot advertise their services in any medium
• BAdvertising must be truthful and not misrepresent the therapist's qualifications
• CTherapists may claim to treat or cure medical conditions in advertisements
• DOnly the Board of Therapeutic Massage can approve advertising content

Which of the following actions by a Missouri massage therapist would most likely result in disciplinary action by the Board?

• APerforming a prenatal massage with proper training
• BUsing essential oils during a massage session
• CPerforming services outside their scope of education and training
• DCharging different rates for different massage modalities