Board of Chiropractic Examiners
4201 Patterson Avenue Baltimore, MD 21215-2299
PHONE: 410-764-4738, FAX: 410-358-2863WEBSITE: www.mdmassage.org
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Q - What abbreviations should I use on business cards, letterhead?
A - If you are a certified massage therapist use CMT and RMP for registered
massage practitioner.
2. Q - I am a RMP. Why didn’t I receive a wall certificate?
A - RMPs are not bona fide health care practitioners and will not receive an
8x11 wall certificate.
3. Q - Can I verify a massage therapist’s certification or registration status
online?
A - No. The Board staff will verify the information on the telephone. If you need an official verification document, there is a $20.00 fee for each individual verification.
4. Q - After I am certified/registered, can I solicit for business by direct mail without restrictions?
A- No. You must follow the guidelines in the Advertising Regulations (10.43.19). It is the practitioner’s responsibility to know the regulations and act accordingly.
5. Q - What medical code should I use for massage therapy?
A - The American Medical Association (AMA) publishes a manual with massage therapy codes. Contact ABMP, AMTA or other professional organizations to get more information.
6. Q - Does the Massage Therapy Regulations require CMTs and RMPs to keep records?
A - Yes. As stipulated in 10.43.18.04(4) –
Maintain legible, organized written records of treatment of any client under the
care of CMT and RMP for at least 5 years after termination of treatment.
7. Q - What is non-therapeutic massage?
A - To practice non-therapeutic massage means to engage professionally
and for compensation in massage that is not in a health care setting
Practicing in a health club, spa or in private practice would be considered a non-health setting.
8. Q - How can I get a copy of the Massage Regulations if I don’t have access
to a computer?
A - A copy of the MD Register is in the public library. The MD Register
includes all the regulations and is updated bi- weekly. Most public libraries also have computers, which the public can use to access information online.
9. Q - What level of CPR should CMTs/RMPs complete to satisfy the CEU requirement?
A - The requirement for a current CPR certificate starts in October 2004. The CPR course should be a basic class that is accredited by American Red Cross, American Heart Association or other reputable organizations.
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