Hawaii Massage Therapy Laws & Rules
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HAR Answer: Hawaii Administrative Rules
HRS Answer: Hawaii Revised Statutes
Can an apprentice practice massage without the direct supervision of a
sponsoring massage therapist? Answer: no - HAR 16-84-2
How many years must a massage therapist be licensed in Hawaii before they
can become a 'sponsoring massage therapist'? Answer: 3 - HAR 16-84-2
Is a massage apprentice allowed to be sent on outcalls? Answer: no - HAR 16-
84-15 (i)
How many items must be submitted to the massage licensing board before a
massage apprentice can begin training under a sponsoring massage therapist?
Answer: 4 - HAR 16-84-8
How many hours does a principal massage therapist have to report any changes
in their personnel to the massage board? Answer: 48 - HAR 16-84-11 (a)
Is a principal massage therapist responsible for any lascivious conduct,
lewdness, or any sexual act conducted by any massage therapist under their
supervision? Answer: yes - HAR 16-84-11 (c)
Is a principal massage therapist required to notify customers when they will be
massaged by an apprentice? Answer: yes - HAR 16-84-11 (g)
How many days does an establishment have to report a disassociation with
their principal massage therapist? Answer: 5 - HAR 16-84-15 (b)
Where should the licenses and permits of all persons employed by a massage
establishment be displayed? Answer: In a conspicuous place - HAR 16-84-15 (c)
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Can a principal massage therapist be charged with another massage therapist's
violation of the law or rules of the massage board? Answer: yes - HAR 16-84-15
(e)
What is the maximum ratio of apprentices to each massage therapist in any
establishment? Answer: 10-to-1 - HAR 16-84-15 (h)
When can an establishment be inspected by any member of the department of
health or the massage board and their authorized agents? Answer: during any
business hours - HAR 16-84-15 (j)
Is the use of any locks on the doors of massage rooms permissible? Answer: no
- HAR 16-84-15 (l)
Can a massage therapist's license be revoked if they prescribe, administer, or
make recommendations as to medication or injection therapy? Answer: yes -
HAR 16-84-19 (6)
How many hours of academic training must an apprentice have before starting
the practical portion of their training? Answer: 150 - HAR 16-84-23 (a)
How long shall an apprenticeship program last? Answer: not less than 6 months
and no more than 12 months - HAR 16-84-23 (f)
Is an apprentice required to learn contraindications of massage for specific
techniques according to conditions? Answer: yes - HAR 16-84-23 (2) (F)
Is an apprentice required to have CPR certification? Answer: yes - HAR 16-84-
23 (3) (n)
Which organizations must an applicant be certified with CPR? Answer:
American Red Cross or American Heart Association - HAR 16-84-23 (3) (n)
What is considered a passing grade for a massage license to be issued? Answer:
75 - HAR 16-84-27 (2)