Hawaii massage therapist licensing guidelines are overseen by the Hawaii State Board of Massage Therapy, which is a division of the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Massage therapy is a popular career choice, especially for escorts who wish to expand their abilities. Here are some of the guidelines a massage therapist must meet in order to become licensed in Hawaii:
No applications will be approved for licensing if the applicant is under the age of 18 years old.
An application will be denied if the applicant is not a U.S. citizen or an alien approved for work.
Massage therapists must complete a board-approved massage therapy program that incorporates at least 570 hours of course and clinical work into its curriculum.
50 hours must include courses covering subjects such as physiology, anatomy and kinesiology.
100 hours should teach students about procedure and techniques, hygiene, record keeping, draping and massage theory.
420 hours must provide practical massage training for students.
Massage therapists must obtain adult and infant CPR certification.
Applicants must pass the state examination with a passing grade of at least 75 percent or greater in order to become licensed.
All applicants must complete an application form which asks for details about one's contact information and identification details, along with self-disclosure of criminal history.
A massage therapist is in violation of state laws if he or she advertises massage therapy services with escort or dating services.
Individuals who advertise massage therapy services without a license may be convicted of a misdemeanor or fined.
Massage therapy licenses may be revoked if:
Fraud is committed in any patient records or license applications or renewal applications.
Massage therapist is convicted of a crime of moral turpitude.
Massage therapist practices while impaired by alcohol, drugs or physical or mental impairment.
Massage therapist fails to display license.
Each massage therapy business or establishment must be licensed.
