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NEW YORK MASSAGE THERAPIST
LICENSING ACTUAL EXAM 2026/2027
COMPLETE ACCURATE EXAM REAL
QUESTIONS WITH WELL ELABORATED
ANSWERS. (100% CORRECT VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS)
1. In New York State, which government body issues
massage therapy licenses?
A) NYS Department of Health
B) NYS Education Department, State Board for Massage
Therapy
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C) NYS Division of Licensing Services
D) County Board of Health
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: NYS Education Law Article 155 gives authority to the
NYS Education Department, which oversees the State Board for
Massage Therapy.
2. How many continuing education (CE) hours must a NYS
licensed massage therapist (LMT) complete per triennial
registration period?
A) 12 hours
B) 24 hours
C) 36 hours
D) 48 hours
Correct Answer: D
*Rationale: NYS requires 48 CE hours every 3 years. At least
24 must be hands-on. Ethics is required each cycle.*
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3. A massage therapist’s license in NY expires every:
A) 1 year
B) 2 years
C) 3 years
D) 5 years
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Licenses are valid for 3 years and must be renewed
through the NYS Education Department.
4. True or False: In NYS, a massage therapist may diagnose
a medical condition if they have additional training.
A) True
B) False
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Massage therapists are prohibited from diagnosing
under NYS law. Diagnosis is the practice of medicine.
5. A client reports sharp chest pain radiating to the left arm.
What should the LMT do?
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A) Begin massage on the back to relieve tension
B) Recommend aspirin and monitor
C) Stop all treatment, call 911, and stay with client
D) Apply cold packs to the chest
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: This is a myocardial infarction warning sign. Massage
is contraindicated; emergency medical care is required.
6. Which of the following is NOT required for initial NYS
massage licensure?
A) Completion of a 1,000-hour approved program
B) Passing the MBLEx or NYS practical exam
C) 100 hours of supervised clinical internship
D) High school diploma or equivalent
Correct Answer: C
*Rationale: NYS requires 1,000 hours total, but does not
mandate a specific “100-hour clinical internship” as a
separate category.*
NEW YORK MASSAGE THERAPIST
LICENSING ACTUAL EXAM 2026/2027
COMPLETE ACCURATE EXAM REAL
QUESTIONS WITH WELL ELABORATED
ANSWERS. (100% CORRECT VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS)
1. In New York State, which government body issues
massage therapy licenses?
A) NYS Department of Health
B) NYS Education Department, State Board for Massage
Therapy
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C) NYS Division of Licensing Services
D) County Board of Health
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: NYS Education Law Article 155 gives authority to the
NYS Education Department, which oversees the State Board for
Massage Therapy.
2. How many continuing education (CE) hours must a NYS
licensed massage therapist (LMT) complete per triennial
registration period?
A) 12 hours
B) 24 hours
C) 36 hours
D) 48 hours
Correct Answer: D
*Rationale: NYS requires 48 CE hours every 3 years. At least
24 must be hands-on. Ethics is required each cycle.*
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3. A massage therapist’s license in NY expires every:
A) 1 year
B) 2 years
C) 3 years
D) 5 years
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Licenses are valid for 3 years and must be renewed
through the NYS Education Department.
4. True or False: In NYS, a massage therapist may diagnose
a medical condition if they have additional training.
A) True
B) False
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Massage therapists are prohibited from diagnosing
under NYS law. Diagnosis is the practice of medicine.
5. A client reports sharp chest pain radiating to the left arm.
What should the LMT do?
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A) Begin massage on the back to relieve tension
B) Recommend aspirin and monitor
C) Stop all treatment, call 911, and stay with client
D) Apply cold packs to the chest
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: This is a myocardial infarction warning sign. Massage
is contraindicated; emergency medical care is required.
6. Which of the following is NOT required for initial NYS
massage licensure?
A) Completion of a 1,000-hour approved program
B) Passing the MBLEx or NYS practical exam
C) 100 hours of supervised clinical internship
D) High school diploma or equivalent
Correct Answer: C
*Rationale: NYS requires 1,000 hours total, but does not
mandate a specific “100-hour clinical internship” as a
separate category.*
