NY Massage Law case studies
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The New York State Massage Therapy Examination is the written licensure examination that New York uses to satisfy the examination requirement for a massage therapy license. It is for people who have completed a qualifying education - high school or its equivalent plus a program of not less than 1000 hours in subjects satisfactory to the Department, including coursework in anatomy, physiology, neurology, myology or kinesiology, pathology, hygiene, first aid, CPR, infection control procedures, the chemical ingredients of products used and their effects, and the theory, technique and practice of both oriental and western massage/bodywork therapy, with a minimum of 150 hours of practice on a person. The NY Massage Law case studies are 5 cases and about 2,252 words.
1Foreign Program With Enough Total Hours but Too Few Hands-On Hours
Marisol is 19 and applies for a New York massage therapy license. She completed a 1,050-hour massage program in Spain taught entirely in Spanish.
401 words, about 2 min2Old Misdemeanor, Recent Impaired-Driving Disposition, and a Character Question
Devon is 34 and has completed a 1,000-hour massage program, including 150 hours of practice on a person. His CPR card is current, and he passed the required licensing examination.
489 words, about 2 min3Late Exam Application and an Outdated Accommodation Letter
Aiko submits her massage therapy license application and exam registration. The exam is scheduled for June 15.
501 words, about 3 min4Endorsement Applicant With a 600-Hour Program and Expired CPR
Lucas has been licensed as a massage therapist in another state since 2019. That state required a 600-hour massage program and a state practical exam.
434 words, about 2 min5Applicant Who Is Still 17, With CPR Expiring Before the Exam
Nia is 17 years and 10 months old. She completed a 1,000-hour massage program, including 150 hours of practice on a person, and has a high school diploma.
427 words, about 2 min