R156-47b-302. Qualifications for Licensure as a Massage Therapist - Massage School Curriculum Standards

  In accordance with Subsection 58-47b-302(2)(e)(i)(A), an applicant must graduate from a school of massage with a curriculum, which at the time of graduation, meets the standards set forth in this section.

  (1) Curricula shall:

  (a) be registered with the Utah Department of Commerce, Division of Consumer Protection; or

  (b) be registered with an accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education.

  (2) Curricula shall be a minimum of 600 hours and shall include the following:

  (a) anatomy, physiology and kinesiology - 125 hours;

  (b) pathology - 40 hours;

  (c) massage theory, massage techniques including the five basic Swedish massage strokes, and hands on instruction - 285 hours;

  (d) professional standards, ethics and business practices - 35 hours;

  (e) sanitation and universal precautions including CPR and first aid - 15 hours;

  (f) clinic - 100 hours; and

  (g) other related massage subjects as approved by the Division in collaboration with the Board.

  (3) The Division, in collaboration with the Board, may consider supplemental coursework of an applicant who has completed the minimum 600 curricula hours, but has incidental deficiencies in one or more of the categories specified in R156-47b-302(2)(a) through (f).