CMP CMP Business & Professional Practice 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A massage therapist's scope of practice is primarily defined by:
- Individual client requests and preferences
- State licensing laws and regulations (Correct answer)
- The therapist's personal training preferences alone
- The number of years in practice
Correct answer: State licensing laws and regulations
Scope of practice is legally established by state licensing boards, which set the specific boundaries of what licensed practitioners may perform.
Question 2: Professional liability insurance for massage therapists primarily provides:
- Optional coverage for equipment damage
- Protection against client injury claims and allegations of negligence (Correct answer)
- Coverage required only for employees of spas
- Insurance for building and property damage
Correct answer: Protection against client injury claims and allegations of negligence
Professional liability insurance protects therapists from financial loss due to client injury claims or allegations of professional negligence.
Question 3: Informed consent in massage therapy requires the therapist to:
- Obtain only a verbal agreement at the first visit
- Have the client sign a new form before every single session
- Explain planned procedures and obtain the client's agreement before treatment (Correct answer)
- Secure physician approval before each session
Correct answer: Explain planned procedures and obtain the client's agreement before treatment
Informed consent means the client has been given sufficient information about the treatment and has voluntarily agreed to proceed.
Question 4: Which records should a massage therapist maintain for each client?
- Social media and contact history
- Intake form, session notes, and signed consent documents (Correct answer)
- Payment receipts only
- Insurance claim forms exclusively
Correct answer: Intake form, session notes, and signed consent documents
Thorough records including intake forms, session notes, and consent documents ensure continuity of care and legal protection for both parties.
Question 5: How long are massage therapists typically required to retain client records?
- 6 months after the last visit
- 1 year after the last visit
- 5–7 years depending on state law (Correct answer)
- Indefinitely without exception
Correct answer: 5–7 years depending on state law
Most states require client records to be retained for 5–7 years, with longer retention periods typically required for minor clients.
Question 6: A massage therapist who advertises services they are not trained or licensed to perform is violating:
- HIPAA privacy regulations
- Professional standards and potentially state licensing law (Correct answer)
- Federal tax regulations
- Local building code requirements
Correct answer: Professional standards and potentially state licensing law
Advertising services outside one's competence violates professional ethics and may constitute fraud under state licensing statutes.
CMP CMP Business & Professional Practice 1
A massage therapist's scope of practice is primarily defined by: