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Good Therapists Can Find Themselves in Trouble…

Good Therapists Can Find Themselves in Trouble…. TOP 10 WAYS TO PROTECT YOURSELF AND YOUR BUSINESS FROM LEGAL DIFFICULTIES. Presented by Karen G. Ford, M.S., LMT Chair, Florida Board of Massage Therapy. #1 Don’t work without a License.

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Good Therapists Can Find Themselves in Trouble…

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  1. Good Therapists Can Find Themselves in Trouble… TOP 10 WAYS TO PROTECT YOURSELF AND YOUR BUSINESS FROM LEGAL DIFFICULTIES Presented by Karen G. Ford, M.S., LMT Chair, Florida Board of Massage Therapy

  2. #1 Don’t work without a License • Only individuals who hold a CLEAR/ACTIVE license can practice massage therapy in Florida • Practicing without an active license is not only a violation of the Practice Act, but also a criminal offense -- it is unlicensed activity

  3. #2 Know the Rules if you plan to operate your own establishment. • Separate licensure is required for Massage Establishments. • Operating an establishment without a license is a criminal offense. • Allowing an unlicensed therapist to work for you is a criminal offense

  4. #3 Don’t work for an unlicensed establishment. • It is a criminal offense to work at an unlicensed establishment • You will be liable for the cost of prosecution as well as the fine for the offense – these costs are significant • Whether you are employed or an independent contractor at a massage establishment -- do not work there unless you have a copy of the MM license before you start work and at EVERY renewal

  5. #4 Proofread any advertisement of your services • Someone else’s error could mean action taken against your license: • Check for accuracy • Make sure it includes correct license numbers

  6. #5 Notify the Board if you move • No current address is a violation of the Practice Act • This can become a crisis at renewal time • Practicing on a delinquent license is a criminal offense

  7. #6 Renew correctly and on time • Renewal date is Aug, 31 every odd numbered year. • 12 CEU’s have to be done in a face-to-face setting, relating to modalities. • Required CEU’s • 2 Florida Laws update • 2 Ethics • 2 Prevention of Medical Errors • HIV/AIDS update • The rest are optional, but still must be approved by the Board

  8. #7 Maintain your CE certificates • CE requirements are Audited • Renewing your license without having proof of completing the CE requirements could be considered fraud

  9. #8 Don’t have sexual relations with clients • Board of Massage Therapy has a Zero Tolerance policy. • Zero Tolerance= Suspension/Revocation of Licensure.

  10. #9 Tell the Board if you have legal issues • Failure to disclose in a criminal offense • Can include: • DUI or drug related charges • Fraud • Theft • Assault • Domestic Violence

  11. #10 Know the laws and rules. • Ignorance of the law is not an excuse • Current statutes and rules can be found on the Board Website • Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.) Rule 64B7 • www.flrules.org • Florida Statutes • http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes • Massage Therapy Practice Act C. 480 • Health Care Regulation C. 456

  12. Board Of Massage Therapy Telephone: 850.245.4161 Fax: 850.921.6184 E-Mail: MQA_MassageTherapy@doh.state.fl.us Website: www.doh.state.fl.us/mqa Interested Party List: E-mail the Board Office or enroll from the Board website.

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