WASHINGTON STATE MASSAGE THERAPY
JURISPRUDENCE EXAM 2026 PRACTICE
TEST | VERIFIED Q&A WITH DETAILED
RATIONALES | INSTANT PDF DOWNLOAD
• This practice test contains 200 verified questions covering all topics tested on the
Washington State Massage Therapy Jurisprudence Exam 2026, with detailed
EXPERT RATIONALE to reinforce understanding.
• Use this material by attempting each question independently before checking the
correct answer and EXPERT RATIONALE — this active recall method maximizes
retention and exam readiness.
WASHINGTON STATE MASSAGE THERAPY JURISPRUDENCE EXAM 2026 PRACTICE
TEST — 200 QUESTIONS
1. Under Washington State law, which agency is responsible for licensing
massage therapists?
A. Washington State Medical Commission
B. Washington State Department of Health
C. Washington State Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission
D. Washington State Labor and Industries
E. Washington State Board of Pharmacy
CORRECT ANSWER: B. Washington State Department of Health
EXPERT RATIONALE: The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) is the licensing
authority for massage therapists in Washington State under RCW 18.108. It oversees
applications, renewals, and disciplinary actions.
2. What is the minimum number of hours required for massage therapy
licensure in Washington State?
,A. 500 hours
B. 600 hours
C. 750 hours
D. 1,000 hours
E. 1,200 hours
CORRECT ANSWER: B. 600 hours
EXPERT RATIONALE: Washington State requires a minimum of 600 hours of training
from an approved massage therapy school as outlined in RCW 18.108 and WAC 246-830.
3. Which of the following RCW chapters specifically governs massage therapy
practice in Washington State?
A. RCW 18.57
B. RCW 18.71
C. RCW 18.108
D. RCW 18.130
E. RCW 18.120
CORRECT ANSWER: C. RCW 18.108
EXPERT RATIONALE: RCW 18.108 is the chapter dedicated specifically to massage
therapy licensing and practice standards in Washington State.
4. How often must a Washington State massage therapy license be renewed?
A. Every year
B. Every two years
C. Every three years
D. Every four years
,E. Every five years
CORRECT ANSWER: B. Every two years
EXPERT RATIONALE: Washington State massage therapy licenses expire every two years.
Licensees must complete continuing education requirements and pay the renewal fee to
maintain an active license.
5. How many continuing education (CE) hours are required for massage
therapy license renewal in Washington State?
A. 8 hours
B. 12 hours
C. 16 hours
D. 20 hours
E. 24 hours
CORRECT ANSWER: C. 16 hours
EXPERT RATIONALE: Washington State requires 16 hours of continuing education per
two-year renewal cycle as specified in WAC 246-830-480.
6. Of the required continuing education hours for renewal, how many must
cover HIV/AIDS education?
A. 0 hours
B. 1 hour
C. 2 hours
D. 3 hours
E. 4 hours
CORRECT ANSWER: C. 2 hours
, EXPERT RATIONALE: Washington State mandates that 2 of the 16 CE hours must cover
HIV/AIDS education as part of the renewal requirements under WAC 246-830-480.
7. What is the purpose of the Uniform Disciplinary Act (UDA) in Washington
State?
A. To set massage therapy school curricula
B. To govern the disciplinary process for all licensed health professionals
C. To establish massage therapy fee schedules
D. To regulate only physicians and nurses
E. To create licensing exams for health professionals
CORRECT ANSWER: B. To govern the disciplinary process for all licensed
health professionals
EXPERT RATIONALE: RCW 18.130, the Uniform Disciplinary Act, governs disciplinary
procedures for all licensed health professionals in Washington State, including massage
therapists.
8. Under Washington State law, which of the following is considered
unprofessional conduct for a massage therapist?
A. Maintaining proper draping during sessions
B. Performing massage outside the scope of practice
C. Completing required continuing education
D. Maintaining client records for the required period
E. Referring clients to other healthcare providers when appropriate
CORRECT ANSWER: B. Performing massage outside the scope of practice
JURISPRUDENCE EXAM 2026 PRACTICE
TEST | VERIFIED Q&A WITH DETAILED
RATIONALES | INSTANT PDF DOWNLOAD
• This practice test contains 200 verified questions covering all topics tested on the
Washington State Massage Therapy Jurisprudence Exam 2026, with detailed
EXPERT RATIONALE to reinforce understanding.
• Use this material by attempting each question independently before checking the
correct answer and EXPERT RATIONALE — this active recall method maximizes
retention and exam readiness.
WASHINGTON STATE MASSAGE THERAPY JURISPRUDENCE EXAM 2026 PRACTICE
TEST — 200 QUESTIONS
1. Under Washington State law, which agency is responsible for licensing
massage therapists?
A. Washington State Medical Commission
B. Washington State Department of Health
C. Washington State Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission
D. Washington State Labor and Industries
E. Washington State Board of Pharmacy
CORRECT ANSWER: B. Washington State Department of Health
EXPERT RATIONALE: The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) is the licensing
authority for massage therapists in Washington State under RCW 18.108. It oversees
applications, renewals, and disciplinary actions.
2. What is the minimum number of hours required for massage therapy
licensure in Washington State?
,A. 500 hours
B. 600 hours
C. 750 hours
D. 1,000 hours
E. 1,200 hours
CORRECT ANSWER: B. 600 hours
EXPERT RATIONALE: Washington State requires a minimum of 600 hours of training
from an approved massage therapy school as outlined in RCW 18.108 and WAC 246-830.
3. Which of the following RCW chapters specifically governs massage therapy
practice in Washington State?
A. RCW 18.57
B. RCW 18.71
C. RCW 18.108
D. RCW 18.130
E. RCW 18.120
CORRECT ANSWER: C. RCW 18.108
EXPERT RATIONALE: RCW 18.108 is the chapter dedicated specifically to massage
therapy licensing and practice standards in Washington State.
4. How often must a Washington State massage therapy license be renewed?
A. Every year
B. Every two years
C. Every three years
D. Every four years
,E. Every five years
CORRECT ANSWER: B. Every two years
EXPERT RATIONALE: Washington State massage therapy licenses expire every two years.
Licensees must complete continuing education requirements and pay the renewal fee to
maintain an active license.
5. How many continuing education (CE) hours are required for massage
therapy license renewal in Washington State?
A. 8 hours
B. 12 hours
C. 16 hours
D. 20 hours
E. 24 hours
CORRECT ANSWER: C. 16 hours
EXPERT RATIONALE: Washington State requires 16 hours of continuing education per
two-year renewal cycle as specified in WAC 246-830-480.
6. Of the required continuing education hours for renewal, how many must
cover HIV/AIDS education?
A. 0 hours
B. 1 hour
C. 2 hours
D. 3 hours
E. 4 hours
CORRECT ANSWER: C. 2 hours
, EXPERT RATIONALE: Washington State mandates that 2 of the 16 CE hours must cover
HIV/AIDS education as part of the renewal requirements under WAC 246-830-480.
7. What is the purpose of the Uniform Disciplinary Act (UDA) in Washington
State?
A. To set massage therapy school curricula
B. To govern the disciplinary process for all licensed health professionals
C. To establish massage therapy fee schedules
D. To regulate only physicians and nurses
E. To create licensing exams for health professionals
CORRECT ANSWER: B. To govern the disciplinary process for all licensed
health professionals
EXPERT RATIONALE: RCW 18.130, the Uniform Disciplinary Act, governs disciplinary
procedures for all licensed health professionals in Washington State, including massage
therapists.
8. Under Washington State law, which of the following is considered
unprofessional conduct for a massage therapist?
A. Maintaining proper draping during sessions
B. Performing massage outside the scope of practice
C. Completing required continuing education
D. Maintaining client records for the required period
E. Referring clients to other healthcare providers when appropriate
CORRECT ANSWER: B. Performing massage outside the scope of practice
