Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 345 - RULES OF GEORGIA BOARD OF MASSAGE THERAPY
Chapter 345-6 - PROFESSIONAL AND UNPROFESSIONAL CONDUCT
Rule 345-6-.02 - Scope of Practice of Massage Therapy Students
Universal Citation: GA Rules and Regs r 345-6-.02
Current through Rules and Regulations filed through March 20, 2024
(1) A person pursuing a course of study leading to a degree or certificate as a massage therapist in an educational program recognized by the board may engage in the practice, services, or activities of massage or massage therapy when such person is:
(a) Actively enrolled in a massage therapy
program or school approved by the Board;
(b) Designated by title indicating student
status and shall not represent themselves as a massage therapist or massage
practitioner;
(c) Fulfilling
uncompensated work experiences required for the attainment of the degree or
certificate. For the purpose of this rule "uncompensated" means a person in
student status may not intentionally or knowingly agree to accept any
compensation, directly or indirectly, overtly or covertly, in cash or in kind,
in the form of payments, gifts, tips, remuneration, recompense, or rewards to
or from any person or entity for services rendered while in student
status;
(2) The primary responsibility for the services provided for clients by the designated student rests with the licensed massage therapist supervisor or other authorized instructor.
(3) Documentation of all services for clients and treatment plans must be reviewed and approved by the licensed massage therapist supervisor.
O.G.G.A. §§ 43-1-25, 43-24A-19(2), 43-24A-3(4).
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