847 IAC 1-5-2 "Continuing education activities" defined

Sec. 2. (a) Continuing education subject matter for massage therapists should be educational and relating directly to the theory or clinical application of massage therapy and bodywork for the betterment of performance and public safety. The continuing education hours may be from the following topics: (1) Massage and bodywork techniques. (2) Use of thermal modalities, topical preparations, and mechanical assistive devices/appliances. (3) Stretching and gymnastics that lengthen and shorten soft tissues. (4) Posture and movement assessment. (5) Anatomy and physiology of the human body. (6) Kinesiology of the human body. (7) Pathology of the human body. (8) Cultural competency. (9) Body mechanics. (10) Somatic education. (11) CPR/first aid. (12) Sanitation, communicable disease control, and universal and standard precaution. (13) Medication. (14) Research in the field of the massage therapy profession. (15) Professional ethics, boundaries, safety, or communication. (16) Indiana state law and rules as it pertains to the massage therapy profession. (17) Management, administration, or supervision of a business practice, which: (A) relates directly to the operation of a massage therapy business. (B) does not include instruction on computer skills; and (C) is limited to three (3) hours per quadrennium. (18) Any other subject approved by the board. (b) The board may approve continuing education activities if it determines that the activity: (1) contributes directly to professional education; (2) relates directly to the practice, management, or education of massage therapy practitioners; and (3) is conducted by individuals who have demonstrated expertise in the subject matter of the program. (c) As used in this rule, "continuing education activities" must be at least one (1) hour in length, be relevant to the practice of massage therapy, and include the following: (1) Formally organized courses. (2) Workshops. (3) Seminars. (4) Symposia. (5) Home study correspondence course programs, or distance learning, including approved computer, audio, and video instructional programs, such as webinars and streamed programs, designed by board-approved organizations and subject to board verification and approval procedures. (6) Approved for credit courses that are related to the practice of massage therapy from an approved organization as defined in IC 25-1-4-0.2. (d) The following conversion will be used for continuing education credit: (1) One (1) semester hour equals fifteen (15) continuing education hours. (2) One (1) quarter hour equals ten (10) continuing education hours. (3) One (1) trimester hour equals twelve and one-half (12 1/2) continuing education hours.