645—132.1(152C) Definitions.
“Approved curriculum” means that the massage therapy education course of study meets the criteria specified in this chapter and has been approved by the board of massage therapy.
“Board” means the board of massage therapy.
“Clinical practicum” means hands-on massage therapy provided to members of the public by a student who is enrolled at a massage therapy school and is under the supervision of an instructor who is an Iowa-licensed massage therapist, is physically present on the premises and is available for advice and assistance. “Clinical practicum” does not include classroom practice.
“Course of study” means a series of classroom courses, not including continuing education, which is approved by the board as having a unified purpose in training individuals toward a certificate, degree or diploma in the practice of massage therapy.
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