DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

DIRECTOR’S OFFICE

MASSAGE THERAPY - GENERAL RULES

(By authority conferred on the director of the department of licensing and regulatory

affairs by sections 16145, 16148, 16287, 17959, 17961, 17963, and 17965 of the public

health code, 1978 PA 368, MCL 333.16145, 333.16148, 333.16287, 333.17959, 333.17961,

333.17963, and 333.17965, and Executive Reorganization Order Nos. 1991-9, 1996-2, 2003-

1, and 2011-4, MCL 338.3501, 445.2001, 445.2011, and 445.2030)

PART 1. GENERAL RULES

R 338.701 Definitions.

Rule 1. (1) As used in these rules:

(a) "Board" means the Michigan board of massage therapy created under section 17955

of the code, MCL 333.17955.

(b) “Classroom instruction” means 50 to 60 minutes of educational instruction, which

constitutes 1 hour of classroom instruction, earned in compliance with the requirements of

section 17959(3) of the code, MCL 333.17959.

(c) "Code" means the public health code, 1978 PA 368, MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211.

(d) "Department" means the department of licensing and regulatory affairs.

(e) “Members of the public” mean individuals who are not currently enrolled in the

massage therapy student’s supervised curriculum.

(2) Except as otherwise defined in these rules, the terms defined in the code have the

same meaning when used in these rules.

History: 2012 AACS; 2017 AACS; 2019 AACS; AACS 2021.

R 338.702 Telehealth.

Rule 2. (1) Consent for treatment must be obtained before providing a telehealth

service pursuant to section 16284 of the code, MCL 333.16284.

(2) Evidence of consent for treatment must be maintained in a patient’s medical record

and retained in compliance with section 16213 of the code, MCL 333.16213.

(3) A massage therapist providing any telehealth service shall do both of the following:

(a) Act within the scope of his or her practice.

(b) Exercise the same standard of care applicable to a traditional, in-person health care

service.

History: AACS 2021.

R 338.703 Rescinded.

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History: 2012 AACS; 2017 AACS.

R 338.704 Rescinded.

History: 2017 AACS; 2019 AACS.

R 338.705 Rescinded.

History: 2012 AACS; 2017 AACS; 2019 AACS.

R 338.707 Rescinded.

History: 2012 AACS; 2019 AACS.

R 338.709 Rescinded.

History: 2012 AACS; 2017 AACS; 2019 AACS.

R 338.711 Rescinded.

History: 2012 AACS; 2017 AACS; 2019 AACS.

R 338.713 Rescinded.

History: 2012 AACS; 2017 AACS; 2019 AACS.

R 338.715 Rescinded.

History: 2012 AACS; 2017 AACS; 2019 AACS.

R 338.717 Rescinded.

History: 2012 AACS; 2017 AACS; 2019 AACS.

R 338.719 Rescinded.

History: 2012 AACS; 2017 AACS; 2019 AACS.

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R 338.721 Rescinded.

History: 2012 AACS; 2017 AACS.

PART 2. EDUCATION

R 338.722 Supervised curriculum for students enrolled before August 1, 2017; for

students enrolled on or after August 1, 2017 but before January 10, 2020; requirements.

Rule 22. (1) As used in the rule, “supervised curriculum” means a massage therapy

curriculum that meets the requirements of this rule and is taught in a school as defined in

section 17951(1)(e) of the code, MCL 333.17951.

(2) For students enrolled before August 1, 2017, a supervised curriculum must include, at a

minimum, 500 hours of courses or coursework and both of the following:

(a) Classroom instruction including both of the following:

(i) Forty hours performing massage therapy services for members of the public in a

supervised student clinic that meets all of the requirements of R 338.724.

(ii) Two hundred hours of massage and bodywork assessment, theory, and application

instruction.

(b) Classroom instruction including all of the following:

(i) One hundred twenty-five hours of instruction on the body systems that include

anatomy, physiology, and kinesiology.

(ii) Forty hours of pathology.

(iii) Ten hours of business, professional practice, or ethics instruction with a minimum of

6 hours in ethics.

(iv) Eighty-five hours of instruction in an area or related field, as determined by the

school, that completes the massage therapy program of study.

(3) For students enrolled on or after August 1, 2017 but before January 10, 2020, a

supervised curriculum must include, at a minimum, 625 hours of courses or coursework and

both of the following:

(a) Classroom instruction including both of the following:

(i) Forty hours performing massage therapy services for members of the public in a

supervised student clinic that meets all of the requirements of R 338.724.

(ii) Two hundred hours of massage and bodywork assessment, theory, and application

instruction.

(b) Classroom instruction including all of the following:

(i) One hundred twenty-five hours of instruction on the body systems that include

anatomy, physiology, and kinesiology.

(ii) Forty hours of pathology.

(iii) Ten hours of business, professional practice, or ethics instruction with a minimum of

6 hours in ethics.

(iv) Two hundred ten hours of instruction in an area or related field, as determined by the

school, that completes the massage therapy program of study.

History: 2019 AACS; AACS 2021.

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R 338.722a Supervised curriculum for students enrolled on or after January 10,

2020; requirements.

Rule 22a. (1) As used in this rule, “supervised curriculum” means a massage therapy

curriculum that meets the requirements of this rule and is approved by the board pursuant to

R 338.726.

(2) For students enrolled on or after January 10, 2020, a supervised curriculum must

include, at a minimum, 625 hours of courses or coursework and satisfy both of the following:

(a) Classroom instruction including both of the following:

(i) Seventy-five hours performing massage therapy services for members of the

public in a supervised student clinic that meets all of the requirements of R 338.724.

(ii) Two hundred hours of massage and bodywork assessment, theory, and

application instruction.

(b) Classroom instruction including all of the following:

(i) One hundred twenty-five hours of instruction on the body systems that include

anatomy, physiology, and kinesiology.

(ii) Forty hours of pathology.

(iii) Twenty-five hours of business, professional practice, or ethics instruction with a

minimum of 10 hours in ethics.

(iv) One hundred sixty hours of instruction in an area or related field, as determined by

the school, that completes the massage therapy program of study.

History: AACS 2021.

R 338.723 Rescinded.

History: 2012 AACS; 2017 AACS; 2019 AACS.

R 338.725 Rescinded.

History: 2012 AACS; 2017 AACS.

R 338.724 Supervised student clinic; requirements.

Rule 24. (1) A student shall have completed a minimum of 20 hours of courses or

coursework in pathology before participating in a supervised student clinic.

(2) A supervised student clinic must satisfy all of the following requirements:

(a) If a student was enrolled before January 10, 2020, all supervised clinic hours must

be held on school premises. If the student was enrolled on or after January 10, 2020, a

minimum of 55 supervised clinic hours must be held on school premises. A maximum of 20

supervised clinic hours may be held off school premises.

(b) The clinic must be supervised by a licensed massage therapist who is a faculty

member of the school offering the supervised curriculum. The supervising massage therapist

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shall be present on the premises and be readily accessible to the students at all times during

the clinic.

(c) The ratio of students to supervising massage therapists must not exceed 15 students

to 1 supervising massage therapist.

(3) A supervising massage therapist shall ensure that a student possesses the

appropriate education, experience, and skills before allowing the student to provide a

massage to any member of the public during a supervised student clinic.

History: 2019 AACS; AACS 2021.

R 338.726 Educational standards; adoption by reference.

Rule 26. The board approves a massage therapy supervised curriculum that meets the

requirements of R 338.722a and complies with 1 of the following:

(a) Is offered by a National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork

(NCBTMB) assigned school that is researched and approved by the NCBTMB and meets the

NCBTMB’s minimum curriculum requirements.

(b) Is accredited by the accrediting body of the region in which the institution is located

and the accrediting body meets either the recognition standards and criteria of the Council for

Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or the recognition procedures and criteria of the

United States Department of Education. The board adopts by reference the procedures and

criteria for recognizing accrediting agencies of the United States Department of Education,

effective July 1, 2010, as contained in 34 CFR 602 (2010), and the policies and procedures

for recognition of accrediting organizations of the CHEA, effective September 24, 2018.

Copies of the standards and criteria of the CHEA and the United States Department of

Education are available for inspection and distribution at a cost of 10 cents per page from the

Board of Massage Therapy, Bureau of Professional Licensing, Department of Licensing and

Regulatory Affairs, 611 West Ottawa, P.O. Box 30670, Lansing, Michigan 48909. The

CHEA recognition standards may also be obtained at no cost from the council’s website at

http://www.chea.org. The federal recognition criteria may also be obtained at no cost from

the website for the United States Department of Education Office of Postsecondary

Education at http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/OPE/index.html.

History: 2019 AACS; AACS 2021.

R 338.727 Rescinded.

History: 2012 AACS; 2017 AACS; 2019 AACS.

PART 3. LICENSURE

R 338.731 Rescinded.

History: 2017 AACS; 2019 AACS.

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R 338.732

Training standards for identifying victims of human trafficking;

requirements.

Rule 32. (1) Pursuant to sections 16148 and 17060 of the code, MCL 333.16148 and

333.17060, an individual who is licensed or seeking licensure shall have completed training

in identifying victims of human trafficking that meets the following standards:

(a) Training content that covers all of the following:

(i) Understanding the types and venues of human trafficking in the United States.

(ii) Identifying victims of human trafficking in health care settings.

(iii) Identifying the warning signs of human trafficking in health care settings for adults

and minors.

(iv) Identifying resources for reporting the suspected victims of human trafficking.

(b) Acceptable providers or methods of training include any of the following:

(i) Training offered by a nationally recognized or state-recognized health-related

organization.

(ii) Training offered by, or in conjunction with, a state or federal agency.

(iii) Training obtained in an educational program that has been approved by the board for

initial licensure, or by a college or university.

(iv) Reading an article related to the identification of victims of human trafficking that

meets the requirements of subdivision (a) of this subrule and is published in a peer-review

journal, health care journal, or professional or scientific journal.

(c) Acceptable modalities of training include any of the following:

(i) Teleconference or webinar.

(ii) Online presentation.

(iii) Live presentation.

(iv) Printed or electronic media.

(2) The department may select and audit a sample of individuals and request documentation

of proof of completion of training. If audited by the department, an individual shall provide

an acceptable proof of completion of training, including either of the following:

(a) Proof of completion certificate issued by the training provider that includes the date,

provider name, name of training, and individual’s name.

(b) A self-certification statement by an individual. The certification statement must include

the individual’s name and either of the following:

(i) For training completed pursuant to subrule (1)(b)(i) to (iii) of this rule, the date,

training provider name, and name of training.

(ii) For training completed pursuant to subrule (1)(b)(iv) of this rule, the title of article,

author, publication name of the peer-review journal, health care journal, or professional or

scientific journal, and date, volume, and issue of publication, as applicable.

History: 2019 AACS; AACS 2021; 2022 MR 22, Eff. Nov. 21, 2022.

R 338.733 Rescinded.

History: 2017 AACS; 2019 AACS.

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R 338.734 Examinations; passing scores.

Rule 34. An applicant for licensure shall pass either of the following:

(a) The Massage and Bodywork Licensure Examination (MBLEX), or its replacement,

offered by the Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards (FSMTB). The passing score for

the MBLEX is the passing score recommended by the FSMTB.

(b) The National Certification Examination for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork

(NCETMB) offered by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and

Bodywork (NCBTMB), if taken before November 1, 2014. The passing score for the

NCETMB is the passing score recommended by the NCBTMB.

History: 2019 AACS; AACS 2021.

R 338.735 Initial licensure; requirements.

Rule 35. An applicant for a massage therapist license by examination shall submit the

required fee and a completed application on a form provided by the department. In addition

to satisfying the requirements of the code and the rules promulgated under the code, the

applicant shall satisfy both of the following requirements:

(a) Have successfully completed a supervised curriculum that satisfies the requirements

in R 338.722 or R 338.722a, as applicable.

(b) Pass an examination required under R 338.734.

History: 2019 AACS; AACS 2021; 2022 MR 22, Eff. Nov. 21, 2022.

R 338.736 Foreign-trained applicants; licensure; requirements.

Rule 36. An applicant for a massage therapist license who completed a massage therapy

curriculum outside of the United States shall submit the required fee and a completed

application on a form provided by the department. In addition to satisfying the requirements

of the code and the rules promulgated under the code, the applicant shall satisfy both of the

following requirements:

(a) Have successfully completed a massage therapy curriculum that is substantially

equivalent to a supervised curriculum that meets the requirements in R 338.722 or R

338.722a, as applicable. Evidence of having completed a massage therapy curriculum that is

substantially equivalent to a supervised curriculum includes an evaluation of the applicant’s

education by a recognized and accredited credential evaluation agency that is a member of

the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services.

(b) Pass an examination required under R 338.734.

History: 2019 AACS; AACS 2021; 2022 MR 22, Eff. Nov. 21, 2022.

R 338.737 Licensure by endorsement; requirements.

Rule 37. An applicant for a license by endorsement, pursuant to section 17959(2) of the

code, MCL 333.17959, shall hold an active massage therapist license in good standing in

another state, country, jurisdiction, territory, or province at the time of application. In

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addition to meeting the requirements of the code and the administrative rules promulgated

under the code, the applicant shall submit a completed application on a form provided by the

department together with the required fee and shall satisfy all of the following requirements

as noted by (√) below:

Licensed for less than 3

Licensed 3 years or more.

years.

(a)

Establish that he or she

is of good moral character

as defined and determined

under 1974 PA 381, MCL

338.41 to 338.47.

√

(b)

(c)

Establish that he or she

is at least 18 years of age.

√

Submit fingerprints as

required under section

16174(3) of the code, MCL

333.16174.

Have satisfied 1 of the

following requirements:

(i) Have successfully

completed a supervised

curriculum that satisfies the

requirements in R 338.722

or R 338.722a, as

√

(d)

applicable.

(ii) Have provided

evidence that the applicant

has completed a massage

therapy curriculum that is

substantially equivalent to a

supervised curriculum that

meets the requirements in R

338.722 or R 338.722a, as

applicable. Evidence of

having completed a

massage therapy

curriculum that is

substantially equivalent to a

supervised curriculum

includes an evaluation of

the applicant’s education by

a recognized and accredited

credential evaluation

agency that is a member of

the National Association of

Credential Evaluation

Services.

(e)

Achieve a passing

score on an examination

√

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adopted under R 338.734.

Comply with both of

the following:

(f)

√

(i) Disclose each

license, registration, or

certification in a health

profession or specialty

issued by another state, the

United States military, the

federal government, or

another country on the

application form.

(ii) Satisfy the

requirements of section

16174(2) of the code, MCL

333.16174, including

verification from the

issuing entity showing that

disciplinary proceedings

are not pending against the

applicant and sanctions are

not in force at the time of

application.

History: 2019 AACS; AACS 2021; 2022 MR 22, Eff. Nov. 21, 2022.

R 338.738 Relicensure.

Rule 38. (1) An applicant whose license has lapsed may be relicensed under section

16201(3) or (4) of the code, MCL 333.16201, as applicable, if the applicant meets the

requirements of the code, the administrative rules promulgated under the code, and satisfies

the following requirements as noted by a (√) below:

(a) For a massage therapist who has let his or

her Michigan license lapse and is not currently

licensed in another state, country, jurisdiction,

territory, or province:

Lapsed

less than

3 years

Lapsed 3

years but less years or more

than 7 years

Lapsed 7

Submit a completed application

√

(i)

on

a

form provided by the

department, together with the

required fee.

Establish that he or she is of

good moral character as defined and

determined under 1974 PA 381,

MCL 338.41 to 338.47.

√

(ii)

(iii)

Submit fingerprints as required

under section 16174(3) of the code,

MCL 333.16174.

√

Submit

proof

of

having

√

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(iv)

completed 18 hours of continuing

education that satisfy the

requirements of R 338.739 and R

338.741 in courses and programs

approved by the board and earned

within the 3-year period immediately

preceding the application for

relicensure.

Pass the examination approved

pursuant to R 338.734 within the 3-

year period immediately preceding

the application for relicensure.

An applicant who is or has ever

been licensed, registered, or certified

in a health profession or specialty by

another state, the United States

military, the federal government, or

another country, shall do both of the

following:

√

(v)

√

(vi)

(A) Disclose each license,

registration, or certification on the

application form.

(B) Satisfy the requirements of

section 16174(2) of the code, MCL

333.16174, including verification

from the issuing entity showing that

disciplinary proceedings are not

pending against the applicant and

sanctions are not in force at the time

of application.

(b) For a massage therapist who has let his or

her Michigan license lapse and is currently

licensed in another state, country, jurisdiction,

territory, or province:

Lapsed

less than

3 years

Lapsed 3

years but less years or more

than 7 years

Lapsed 7

Submit a completed application

√

(i)

on

a

form provided by the

department, together with the

required fee.

Establish that he or she is of good

moral character as defined and

determined under 1974 PA 381,

MCL 338.41 to 338.47.

√

(ii)

Submit fingerprints as required

under section 16174(3) of the code,

MCL 333.16174.

√

(iii)

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Submit

completed 18 hours of continuing

education that satisfy the

proof

of

having

√

(iv)

requirements of R 338.739 and R

338.741 in courses and programs

approved by the board and earned

within the 3-year period immediately

preceding the application for

relicensure.

An applicant who is or has ever

been licensed, registered, or certified

in a health profession or specialty by

another state, the United States

military, the federal government, or

another country, shall do both of the

following:

√

(v)

(A) Disclose each license,

registration, or certification on the

application form.

(B) Satisfy the requirements of

section 16174(2) of the code, MCL

333.16174, including verification

from the issuing entity showing that

disciplinary proceedings are not

pending against the applicant and

sanctions are not in force at the time

of application.

(2) If relicensure is granted and it is determined that a sanction has been imposed by

another state, the United States military, the federal government, or another country, the

disciplinary subcommittee may impose appropriate sanctions under section 16174(5) of the

code, MCL 333.16174.

History: 2019 AACS; AACS 2021; 2022 MR 22, Eff. Nov. 21, 2022.

R 338.739 License renewals; massage therapist; requirements; applicability.

Rule 39. (1) An applicant for license renewal shall satisfy the requirements of R

338.7001 to R 338.7005, and shall accumulate not less than 18 hours of continuing education

in activities approved by the board under these rules during each license cycle.

(2) Submission of an application for renewal constitutes the applicant’s certification of

compliance with the requirements of this rule. A licensee shall retain documentation of

meeting the requirements of this rule for a period of 5 years from the date of application for

license renewal. Failure to comply with this rule is a violation of section 16221(h) of the

code, MCL 333.16221.

(3) The requirements of this rule do not apply if a licensee has been licensed for less

than 3 years.

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(4) A request for a waiver pursuant to section 16205 of the code, MCL 333.16205, must

be received by the department before the expiration date of the license.

(5) The department may select and audit a sample of licensees who have renewed their

licenses and request proof of compliance with subrule (1) of this rule.

History: 2019 AACS; AACS 2021; 2022 MR 22, Eff. Nov. 21, 2022.

PART 4. CONTINUING EDUCATION

R 338.741 Acceptable continuing education; requirements; limitations.

Rule 41. (1) A licensee may not earn more than 12 hours of continuing education during

a 24-hour period.

(2) A licensee may not earn credit for a continuing education program or activity that is

identical or substantially identical to a program or activity the licensee has already earned

credit for during that license cycle.

(3) The continuing education credit hours earned during 1 license cycle may not be

carried forward to the next license cycle.

(4) A licensee may not earn credit for continuing education programs or activities that

primarily focus on practices excluded from licensure under section 17957 of the code, MCL

333.17957.

(5) A licensee shall earn at least 1 hour of continuing education in the area of pain and

symptom management. Continuing education hours in pain and symptom management may

include, but are not limited to, courses in behavior management, behavior modification,

stress management, and clinical applications, as they relate to professional practice.

(6) A licensee shall earn at least 2 hours of continuing education in the area of

professional ethics or boundaries.

(7) The board approves any of the following as acceptable continuing education:

ACCEPTABLE CONTINUING EDUCATION ACTIVITIES

Activity and Proof Required

Number of continuing

education hours earned

per activity

(a)

Attendance at or participation in a continuing

education program or activity related to the practice of

massage therapy, or any non-clinical subject relevant to

massage therapy practice, education, administration,

The number of

continuing education

hours earned is the

number of hours

management, or science, which includes, but is not limited approved by the sponsor

to, live, in-person programs; interactive or monitored or the approving

teleconference, audio-conference, or web-based programs; organization for the

online programs; and journal articles or other self-study

programs approved or offered by any of the following:

The NCBTMB, or a sponsor approved by the

NCBTMB.

specific program or

activity. A maximum of

18 hours of continuing

education may be earned

for this activity in each

renewal period.

The FSMTB, or a sponsor approved by the FSMTB.

A massage therapy school or program approved

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pursuant to R 338.726.

If audited, the licensee shall submit a copy of a letter

or certificate of completion showing the licensee’s name,

number of continuing education hours earned, sponsor

name or the name of the organization that approved the

program or activity for continuing education credit, and

the date on which the program was held or activity

completed.

(b)

Initial presentation of a continuing education program

related to the practice of massage therapy provided to a

state, regional, national, or international massage therapy

organization.

Two hours of

continuing education are

earned for each 50 to 60

minutes of presentation.

No additional credit is

To receive credit, the presentation must not be a part of earned for preparation of

the licensee’s regular job description and must be a presentation. A

approved or offered for continuing education credit by any maximum of 6 hours of

of the following:

The NCBTMB, or a sponsor approved by the

NCBTMB.

continuing education may

be earned for this activity

in each renewal period.

The FSMTB, or a sponsor approved by the FSMTB.

A massage therapy school or program approved

pursuant to R 338.726.

If audited, the licensee shall submit a copy of the

presentation notice or advertisement showing the date of

the presentation, the licensee’s name listed as a presenter,

and the name of the organization that approved or offered

the presentation for continuing education credit.

Initial presentation of a scientific exhibit, poster,

scientific paper, or clinical demonstration to a massage

therapy organization.

(c)

Two hours of

continuing education are

earned for each 50 to 60

minutes of presentation.

No additional credit is

earned for preparation of

a presentation. A

To receive credit, the presentation must not be part of

the licensee’s regular job description or performed in the

normal course of the licensee’s employment.

maximum of 6 hours of

continuing education may

be earned for this activity

in each renewal period.

If audited, the licensee shall submit a copy of the

document presented with evidence of presentation or a

letter from the program sponsor verifying the length and

date of the presentation.

(d)

Initial publication of an article related to the practice of

massage therapy in a non-peer reviewed journal or

newsletter.

One hour of

continuing education is

earned for each article. A

maximum of 6 hours of

continuing education may

If audited, the licensee shall submit a copy of the

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publication that identifies the licensee as the author or a

publication acceptance letter.

be earned for this activity

in each renewal period.

(e)

Initial publication of a chapter related to the practice of

massage therapy in either of the following:

A professional or health care textbook.

A peer-reviewed textbook.

Five hours of

continuing education are

earned for serving as the

primary author. Two

hours of continuing

education are earned for

serving as the secondary

author.

If audited, the licensee shall submit a copy of the

publication that identifies the licensee as the author or a

publication acceptance letter.

(f)

Identifying, researching, and resolving an event or

issue related to clinical or professional practice.

One hour of

continuing education is

earned for each 50 to 60

minutes spent identifying,

researching, and

resolving the issue or

event. A maximum of 5

hours of continuing

education may be earned

for this activity in each

renewal period.

If audited, the licensee shall submit a completed

experiential activity form provided by the department for

each issue or event.

(g)

Participating on a state or national committee, board,

council, or association related to the field of massage

therapy. A committee, board, council, or association is

considered acceptable by the board if it enhances the

participant’s knowledge and understanding of the field of

massage therapy.

Five hours of

continuing education are

earned for each

committee, board,

council, or association. A

maximum of 10 hours of

continuing education may

be earned for this activity

If audited, the licensee shall submit documentation

verifying the licensee’s participation in at least 50% of the in each renewal period.

regularly scheduled meetings of the committee, board,

council, or association.

(h)

Participating on any of the following:

A peer review committee dealing with quality patient

care as it relates to the practice of massage therapy.

A committee dealing with utilization review as it

relates to the practice of massage therapy.

A health care organization committee dealing with

patient care issues related to the practice of massage

therapy.

Five hours of

continuing education are

earned for participating

on a committee. A

maximum of 10 hours of

continuing education may

be earned for this activity

in each renewal period.

If audited, the licensee shall submit a letter from an

organization official verifying the licensee’s participation

on the committee.

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(i)

Participating in peer supervision or consultation with

professional colleagues.

One hour of

continuing education is

earned for each 50 to 60

minutes of participation.

A maximum of 6 hours of

If audited, the licensee shall submit an affidavit from

the colleague that was involved in the peer supervision or

consultation. The affidavit must attest to the licensee’s role continuing education may

and the number of hours the licensee spent participating in be earned for this activity

these activities.

in each renewal period.

(j)

Participating in case conferences, including

One hour of

multidisciplinary conferences, for training purposes.

continuing education is

earned for each 50 to 60

minutes of participation.

If audited, the licensee shall submit a letter from the

administrative or clinical supervisor verifying the types of A maximum of 4 hours of

conferences and the number of hours the licensee spent

participating in the conferences.

continuing education may

be earned for this activity

in each renewal period.

One hour of

(k)

Providing individual supervision for a student in

supervised curriculum beyond the hours required by R

338.722. Supervision provided as part of a disciplinary

sanction may be included under this activity.

continuing education is

earned for each 50 to 60

minutes of supervision

provided beyond the

hours of supervision

required per month. A

maximum of 6 hours of

continuing education may

be earned for this activity

in each renewal period.

One hour of

If audited, the licensee shall submit an affidavit from

the student who received the supervision. The affidavit

must attest to the licensee’s role as a supervisor and the

number of hours the licensee spent providing supervision

to the student.

(l)

Participation in a panel discussion relevant to the

practice of massage therapy in an approved continuing

education program or an organized health care setting.

continuing education is

earned for each 50 to 60

minutes spent

If audited, the licensee shall submit documentation

from the organizer of the panel discussion verifying the

topic of the panel discussion and the number of hours the

licensee spent participating in the discussion.

participating in the panel

discussion. A maximum

of 4 hours of continuing

education may be earned

for this activity in each

renewal period.

(m)

Obtaining a new or participation in training to maintain

cardiopulmonary resuscitation or bloodborne pathogen

certification.

One hour of

continuing education is

earned for each 50 to 60

minutes of participation.

A maximum of 4 hours of

continuing education may

be earned for this activity

in each renewal period.

If audited, the licensee shall submit a copy of a

certificate of completion showing the licensee’s name,

number of continuing education hours earned, sponsor

name, and the date on which the program was held or

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activity completed.

History: 2019 AACS; AACS 2021.

PART 5. PROFESSIONAL ETHICS

R 338.751 Professional ethics.

Rule 51. A licensee shall maintain professional boundaries and exercise professional

ethics in all interactions including, but not limited to, the following:

(a) The licensee shall provide high quality care within the boundaries of the licensee’s

professional competence, based on education, training, and experience. This includes, but is

not limited to, the licensee only providing massage therapy services that ensure the safety of

and benefit to the client. The licensee shall refer the client to other healthcare professionals

when appropriate for the client’s health and well-being.

(b) The licensee shall respect the client’s right to modify or discontinue any massage

therapy treatment at any time.

(c) The licensee shall not engage in harassment or discrimination based on age, gender,

gender identity, race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or any

basis proscribed by law.

(d) The licensee shall terminate a massage therapy session with a client who suggests or

requests that the licensee engage in conduct that is inappropriate, unsafe, or unethical.

(e) The licensee shall not solicit or engage in sexual conduct with a current client,

supervisee, or student.

(f) The licensee shall not exploit a current or former client, supervisee, or student to

further the licensee’s personal, religious, political, business, or financial interests.

(g) The licensee shall keep and maintain an understandable record for each client in

compliance with the requirements of section 16213 of the code, MCL 333.16213.

History: 2019 AACS; AACS 2021.

R 338.752 Rescinded.

History: 2019 AACS; AACS 2021.

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