Section R156-47b-102 - DefinitionsTerms used in this rule are defined in Title 58, Chapter 1, Division of Professional Licensing Act, and Title 58, Chapter 47b, Massage Therapy Practice Act. In addition:
(1) "Accrediting agency" means an organization, association, or commission recognized by the United States Department of Education as a reliable authority in assessing the quality of education or training provided by a school or institution.(2) "Acute" injury under Subsection 58-47b-102(9)(b) means a sudden onset injury, such as a sprain, strain, or contusion.(3) "Body wrap" means a body treatment that: (a) may include one or more therapeutic preparations;(b) is not for cosmetic purposes; and(c) maintains modesty by fully or partially draping the body.(4) "Clinic" means performing on the public, in a supervised student setting, the techniques and skills learned under the curriculum of a registered school.(5) "Distance learning" means the acquisition of theory-based knowledge and non hands-on skills through information and education provided without the teacher being physically present with the student, massage apprentice, or massage assistant in-training, using various technologies to facilitate communication such as internet and audio or visual recordings.(6) "FSMTB" means the Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards.(7) "Hands-on instruction" means direct experience with or application of the education or training in a school of massage therapy, massage apprenticeship curriculum, or massage assistant in-training curriculum.(8) "Lymphatic massage" means a method using light pressure applied by the hands to the skin in specific maneuvers to promote drainage of lymphatic fluid from the tissue.(9) "Manipulation" as used in Subsections 58-47b-102(9)(a)(i) and 58-47b-102(10)(b), means contact with movement, involving touching the clothed or unclothed body.(10) "Massage client services" means practicing on the public the techniques and skills learned as a massage apprentice or massage assistant in-training, while under the supervision of a supervising massage therapist pursuant to Subsection 58-47b-302(3)(d) and Section R156-47b-302c or Subsection 58-47b-302(4)(b)(ii)(B) and Section R156-47b-302d.(11) "Recognized school" means a school located in another state, district, or territory of the United States, whose students upon graduation are recognized by that jurisdiction as having completed the educational requirements for licensure in that jurisdiction.(12) "Registered school" means a school of massage with a curriculum that is registered with an accrediting agency or with the Utah Department of Commerce, Division of Consumer Protection, in accordance with Subsection R156-47b-302(1).(13) "Subacute injury" under Subsection 58-47b-102(9)(b) means an injury that:(a) happened less than eight weeks ago and is beyond an acute injury stage, but the tissue becomes sensitive to pain when there is tissue resistance; and(b) is managed uniquely compared to more chronic or persistent issues.(14) "Unprofessional conduct" is further defined, in accordance with Subsection 58-1-203(1)(e) and Section 58-47b-502, in Section R156-47b-502.Utah Admin. Code R156-47b-102
Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2015-10, effective 4/21/2015Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2018-21, effective 10/11/2018Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2022-01, effective 12/27/2021Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2024-01, effective 12/28/2023