ISSUE  TESTED

WHAT IS INCLUDED

APPROX. # OF QUESTIONS

Professionalism and Legal Issues

Professional Ethics - 4731-1-02
Scope of Practice - 4731-1-05
Legal Issues - 4731.22, 4731.34, 4731.41, 4731.99, Ohio Revised Code

 5

Massage Techniques

Passive Touch/Pressure Touch
Stroking/Effleurage
Friction:  Centripetal/Centrifugal
Kneading/Pretrissage
Fulling
Vibration
Percussion
Joint Movements

25

Effects of Massage

Mechanical/Direct Physical Effects
Metabolic/Biochemical Effects
Reflex/Neurological Effects
Psychological Effects
Effects by Technique

 25

Therapeutic Applications for Massage

Conditions
Disorders
Diagnoses
Applications of Various Techniques

 
30

Contraindications for Massage

Conditions
Disorders
Diagnoses
Contraindication of Various Techniques
Local and General Contraindications

10

Sanitation and Safety

Universal Precautions - Chapter 17, CDC
(http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/hip/guide/overview.htm)
Sanitation

 5

Therapeutic Environment

Client Positioning/Draping and Comfort 
Lubricants

 5

Hydrotherapy

Heat Applications
Cold Applications
Ice Therapy
R.I.C.E. First Aid

 5

 Total

110