At the conclusion of this continuing education activity, the participant will be able to:

1. Identify rules and statutes relevant to the practice of massage therapy in Florida
2. State the purpose for regulating the practice of massage therapy
3. Define the scope of practice of massage therapy as outlined in the Massage Practice Act
4. Identify exemptions to the Massage Therapy Practice Act
5. Describe the Florida Board of Massage Therapy and the scope of its authority
6. Outline the qualifications for licensure as a massage therapist along with the continuing education requirements for renewing a massage therapy license
7. Describe special licensing circumstances, including inactive, retired, serving in the military, delinquent, and null and void licenses
8. Describe the process for obtaining, renewing, or transferring a massage establishment license
9. List the fees imposed by the board for various types of licenses
10. Describe behaviors that are prohibited under Florida law and the types of disciplinary actions that a massage therapist may face if they engage in these behaviors
11. Identify the requirements for advertising by massage therapists
12. Describe the restrictions regarding colonic services performed by massage therapists
13. Outline how county and municipal authorities can regulate the practice of massage therapy

  Level 2. Basic Application of Skills and Concepts

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