Utah Code 58-47b-302. License classifications — Qualifications for licensure

58-47b-302. License classifications — Qualifications for licensure.

(1)

The division shall issue licenses under this chapter in the classifications of:

Terms Used In Utah Code 58-47b-302

Board: means the Board of Massage Therapy created in Section 58-47b-201. See Utah Code 58-47b-102
Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
Massage apprentice: means an individual licensed under this chapter as a massage apprentice. See Utah Code 58-47b-102
Massage assistant: means an individual licensed under this chapter as a massage assistant. See Utah Code 58-47b-102
Massage assistant in-training: means an individual licensed under this chapter as a massage assistant in-training. See Utah Code 58-47b-102
Massage therapist: means an individual licensed under this chapter as a massage therapist. See Utah Code 58-47b-102
Massage therapy supervisor: means :

(a)	a massage therapist who has at least three years of experience as a massage therapist and has engaged in the lawful practice of massage therapy for at least 3,000 hours;

(b)	a physical therapist licensed under Chapter 24b, Physical Therapy Practice Act;

(c)	a physician licensed under Chapter 67, Utah Medical Practice Act;

(d)	an osteopathic physician licensed under Chapter 68, Utah Osteopathic Medical Practice Act;

(e)	an acupuncturist licensed under Chapter 72, Acupuncture Licensing Act; or

(f)

a chiropractic physician licensed under Chapter 73, Chiropractic Physician Practice Act. See Utah Code 58-47b-102

Practice of massage therapy: means :

(a)	the examination, assessment, and evaluation of the soft tissue structures of the body for the purpose of devising a treatment plan to promote homeostasis;

(b)

the systematic manual or mechanical manipulation of the soft tissue of the body for the purpose of promoting the therapeutic health and well-being of a client, enhancing the circulation of the blood and lymph, relaxing and lengthening muscles, relieving pain, restoring metabolic balance, or achieving homeostasis, or for any other purpose;

(c)	the use of the hands or a mechanical or electrical apparatus in connection with this Subsection (10);

(d)	the use of rehabilitative procedures involving the soft tissue of the body;

(e)	range of motion or movements without spinal adjustment as set forth in Section 58-73-102;

(f)	the use of oil rubs, heat lamps, salt glows, hot and cold packs, or tub, shower, steam, and cabinet baths;

(g)	manual traction and stretching exercise;

(h)	correction of muscular distortion by treatment of the soft tissues of the body;

(i)	counseling, education, and other advisory services to reduce the incidence and severity of physical disability, movement dysfunction, and pain;

(j)	activities and modality techniques similar or related to the activities and techniques described in this Subsection (10);

(k)

a practice described in this Subsection (10) on an animal to the extent permitted by:

(i)	Subsection 58-28-307(12);

(ii)	the provisions of this chapter; and

(iii)

division rule made in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act; or

(l)	providing, offering, or advertising a paid service using the term massage or a derivative of the word massage, regardless of whether the service includes physical contact. See Utah Code 58-47b-102 State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes a state, district, or territory of the United States. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
(a)	massage therapist;

(b)	massage apprentice;

(c)	massage assistant; and

(d)	massage assistant in-training.

(2)

An applicant for licensure as a massage therapist shall:

(a)	submit an application in a form prescribed by the division;

(b)	pay a fee determined by the department under Section 63J-1-504;

(c)	be 18 years old or older;

(d)

have either:

(i)

(A)	graduated from a school of massage having a curriculum that meets standards established by division rule made in collaboration with the board and in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act; or

(B)	completed equivalent education and training in compliance with division rule made in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act; or

(ii)

completed a massage apprenticeship program consisting of a minimum of 1,000 hours of supervised training over a minimum of 12 months and in accordance with standards established by division rule made in collaboration with the board and in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act; and

(e)

pass:

(i)	the Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards Massage and Bodywork Licensing Examination; or

(ii)	any other examination established by division rule made in collaboration with the board and in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act.

(3)

An applicant for licensure as a massage apprentice shall:

(a)	submit an application in a form prescribed by the division;

(b)	pay a fee determined by the department under Section 63J-1-504;

(c)	be 18 years old or older;

(d)

provide satisfactory evidence to the division that the applicant will practice as a massage apprentice only under the direct supervision of a licensed massage therapist in good standing who, for at least 6,000 hours, has engaged in the lawful practice of massage therapy as a licensed massage therapist; and

(e)	pass an examination as required by division rule made in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act.

(4)

(a)

An applicant for licensure as a massage assistant shall:

(i)	submit an application in a form prescribed by the division;

(ii)	pay a fee determined by the department in accordance with Section 63J-1-504;

(iii)

be 18 years old or older;

(iv)	subject to Subsection (4)(b), complete at least 300 hours of education and training approved by division rule made accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act;

(v)	provide satisfactory evidence to the division that the applicant will practice as a massage assistant only under the indirect supervision of a massage therapy supervisor; and

(vi)	pass an examination as required by division rule made in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act.

(b)

The 300-hour education and training requirement described in Subsection (4)(a) shall include:

(i)

at least 150 hours of education and training while the applicant is:

(A)	enrolled in massage school; or

(B)	licensed as a massage assistant in-training and under the direct supervision of a massage therapist in good standing who, for at least 6,000 hours, has engaged in the lawful practice of massage therapy; and

(ii)

at least 150 hours of education and training while the applicant is:

(A)	enrolled in massage school; or

(B)	licensed as a massage assistant in-training and under the indirect supervision of a massage therapist in good standing who, for at least 6,000 hours, has engaged in the lawful practice of massage therapy.

(5)

An applicant for licensure as a massage assistant in-training shall:

(a)	submit an application in a form prescribed by the division;

(b)	pay a fee determined by the department in accordance with Section 63J-1-504;

(c)	be 18 years old or older; and

(d)

provide satisfactory evidence to the division that the applicant will practice as a massage assistant in-training under the supervision of a massage therapist for a period of no more than six months for the purpose of satisfying the requirements described in Subsections (4)(a)(iv) and (4)(b) for licensure as a massage assistant.

(6)

(a)	A massage therapist may supervise at one time up to six individuals licensed as a massage apprentice or massage assistant in-training.

(b)	A massage therapy supervisor may supervise at one time up to six individuals licensed as a massage assistant.

(7)

A new massage therapist, massage apprentice, massage assistant, or massage assistant in-training applicant shall submit to and pass a criminal background check in accordance with Section 58-47b-302.1 and any requirements established by division rule made in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act.

Amended by Chapter 225, 2023 General Session

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