AMTA Business and Legal Practices

Question 1

Which of the following is required in MOST US states before practicing massage therapy legally?

Accepted Answer

A state-issued massage therapy license

Answer

A college degree in biology

Answer

Membership in the AMTA

Answer

Certification from a national board only

Question 2

The MBLEx (Massage and Bodywork Licensing Examination) is administered by which organization?

Accepted Answer

FSMTB

Answer

AMTA

Answer

NCBTMB

Answer

ABMP

Question 3

A massage therapist operating as an independent contractor is responsible for:

Accepted Answer

Paying self-employment taxes and managing their own business expenses

Answer

Having taxes withheld by the spa or employer

Answer

Following employee work schedules set by the business owner

Answer

Receiving employee benefits such as paid vacation

Question 4

General liability insurance for massage therapists PRIMARILY protects against:

Accepted Answer

Client injury or property damage claims resulting from your practice

Answer

Identity theft of client data

Answer

Employee payroll disputes

Answer

Failure to maintain continuing education

Question 5

Which of the following is a legal requirement for most massage therapy businesses regarding employee records?

Accepted Answer

Maintaining accurate payroll and tax withholding records

Answer

Publishing employee schedules online

Answer

Sharing employee performance reviews with clients

Answer

Posting employee home addresses

Question 6

A cancellation policy should PRIMARILY be included in which document shared with clients?

Accepted Answer

Client intake and service agreement

Answer

Insurance claim form

Answer

Annual business tax return

Answer

Employee handbook