Mississippi Massage Therapist License

How many total education hours are required for massage therapy licensure in Mississippi?

• A500 hours
• B600 hours
• C700 hours
• D1,000 hours

Which agency regulates massage therapy licensing in Mississippi?

• AMississippi Department of Health
• BMississippi Board of Cosmetology
• CMississippi State Board of Massage Therapy (MSBMT)
• DMississippi Division of Professional Licensing

What is the minimum passing score required on the Mississippi State Licensing Examination (MSLE)?

• A60%
• B65%
• C70%
• D80%

In addition to the MBLEx, what state-specific exam must Mississippi massage therapy applicants pass?

• AMississippi Practical Skills Exam
• BMississippi State Licensing Examination (MSLE)
• CMississippi Board Written Exam
• DMississippi Jurisprudence Assessment

How often must Mississippi massage therapists renew their license?

• AAnnually
• BEvery 2 years (biennially)
• CEvery 3 years
• DEvery 5 years

How many continuing education hours must Mississippi massage therapists complete for each renewal period?

• A12 hours total
• B24 hours total
• C16 hours total
• D36 hours total

Which of the following is a mandatory CE topic for Mississippi massage therapy license renewal?

• AAdvanced sports massage techniques
• BMississippi law, rules, and regulations (3 hours)
• CBusiness marketing strategies
• DAromatherapy certification

Is professional liability insurance required for licensed massage therapists in Mississippi?

• ANo, it is optional but recommended
• BYes, professional liability insurance is required for all licensed massage therapists
• COnly for therapists who work in spa settings
• DOnly for therapists with more than 5 years of experience

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

• A$25
• B$50
• C$100
• D$200

What is the licensure fee for a Mississippi massage therapy license?

• A$50
• B$100
• C$150
• D$200

A criminal background check for Mississippi massage therapy licensing requires what?

• AA self-disclosure form only
• BFingerprint-based criminal history records check
• CA letter from a character reference
• DNo background check is required

When do Mississippi massage therapy licenses expire?

• ADecember 31 of every even year
• BMay 31 of every other year
• COn the licensee's birthday every 2 years
• DJune 30 annually

According to Mississippi's scope of practice, licensed massage therapists must:

• APerform all massage modalities regardless of training
• BOnly perform services for which they are qualified and which represent their training
• CObtain physician approval before each massage session
• DLimit practice to Swedish massage only

Which of the following individuals is exempt from Mississippi massage therapy licensure?

• AA massage therapist who only practices part-time
• BA student enrolled in a massage therapy school working in a student clinic
• CA massage therapist who only performs chair massage
• DA massage therapist visiting from another state for vacation

What CPR/first aid certification status is required for Mississippi massage therapy licensure and renewal?

• ACPR certification only, no first aid required
• BCurrent CPR and first aid certifications
• CFirst aid certification only
• DCPR/first aid certification is recommended but not required

Do CPR and first aid certification hours count toward Mississippi's continuing education requirements?

• AYes, they count as 3 CE hours
• BYes, they count as 6 CE hours
• CNo, CPR/first aid hours do not count toward CEU hours
• DOnly CPR hours count, not first aid

What is the fee for the Mississippi State Licensing Examination (MSLE)?

• A$50
• B$75
• C$100
• D$150

The Mississippi State Board of Massage Therapy was created to:

• AGenerate revenue for the state through licensing fees
• BPromote the highest possible standards of professionalism and ensure quality of care to s…
• CProvide massage therapy education programs
• DSet pricing standards for massage therapy services

What are the grounds for license denial, suspension, or revocation in Mississippi?

• AOnly criminal convictions directly related to massage therapy
• BConviction of a crime related to massage therapy practice OR any felony (other than tax v…
• COnly felony convictions
• DOnly complaints filed by clients

How many academic coursework hours are required within Mississippi's 700-hour education mandate?

• A400 hours
• B500 hours
• C600 hours
• D700 hours

A Mississippi massage therapist has their license revoked in another state for professional misconduct. Can the MSBMT take action?

• ANo, only Mississippi violations are relevant
• BYes, the Board may deny, suspend, or revoke the Mississippi license based on disciplinary…
• COnly if the therapist was convicted of a crime in the other state
• DOnly if the client files a separate complaint in Mississippi

What is the background check fee for Mississippi massage therapy applicants?

• A$25
• B$36
• C$50
• D$75