R156-47b-302e. Standards for an Apprentice

In accordance with Subsection 58-47b-302(2)(e)(ii), an apprentice shall:

(1) not begin an apprenticeship program until:

(a) the apprentice is licensed; and

(b) the supervisor is approved by the Division;

(2) obtain training from an approved apprentice supervisor in the areas of:

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

(b) pathology - 40 hours;

(c) massage theory - 50 hours;

(d) massage techniques including the five basic Swedish massage strokes - 120 hours;

(e) massage client service - 300 hours;

(f) hands on instruction - 310 hours;

(g) professional standards, ethics and business practices - 40 hours; and

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

(3) follow the approved curriculum content outline:

(a) submitted with the apprentice application including the list of the resource materials to be used; or

(b) previously submitted by the approved supervisor meeting current requirements including the list of the resource materials to be used;

(4) display a conspicuous sign near the work station of the apprentice stating "Apprentice in Training";

(5) keep a daily record which shall include:

(a) the number of hours of instruction and training completed;

(b) the number of hours of client services performed; and

(c) the number of hours of training completed;

(6) make available to the Division, upon request, the training records;

(7) verify the completion of the apprenticeship program on forms available from the Division;

(8) notify the Division within ten working days if the apprenticeship program is terminated; and

(9) perform the massage client services required in Subsection (2)(d) only on the public under direct supervision; all other hands on instruction or practice must be performed by the apprentice on an apprentice or supervisor.