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So I been out of school going on a week come this Friday and I've already been offered a job. My question is, should you go work under a doc's license somewhere first while you prepair to take your exam? Or should you just go get your license and then work independently? What have you done?

My intentions are to study, take my exam then work independently, but since this offer I'm wondering what to do? Someone told me to go get my feet wet.

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Permalink Reply by Julie Onofrio on February 25, 2010 at 6:13pm

You will need to check with your state board. Most will not let you work without taking the test and getting licensed.

If you can work without your license, then You need to decide for yourself and what best meets your needs. It doesn't hurt to go out and experience different things and get experience too. Will it take away from studying? Will it help you save money that you will need while you start your own business? Will it help you get experience working with clients and doctors?

Julie

Permalink Reply by Mrs. Sumling on February 25, 2010 at 6:47pm

Yes here in Texas you can only work with out your license if you are working under a "licensed doctor", but not outside of his/her practice. I believe I know what I want to do. It's just the offer was very unexpected and kind of confused me a bit. I think I should stay on track on what I got going on.

Thanks for the feed back.

Permalink Reply by Darcy Neibaur on February 26, 2010 at 2:52am

In the state of Florida one can work under a doctor's license as well until the licensing test is taken. Gaining experience would be a high priority for me.

Mrs. Sumling said:

Yes here in Texas you can only work with out your license if you are working under a "licensed doctor", but not outside of his/her practice. I believe I know what I want to do. It's just the offer was very unexpected and kind of confused me a bit. I think I should stay on track on what I got going on.

Thanks for the feed back.

Permalink Reply by Gloria Coppola on February 27, 2010 at 7:08pm

Although you may be able to work without your license, I don't personally think it is a good idea
to work especially in medical setting if you are not fully trained.

Getting your feet wet might sound good, but if you are supposed to be working along with a licensed doctor, I would think
they would prefer you are trained? If not, I surely would not want to be the one you practice on. No offense.

If people are coming to a doctor for specific problems and you are not trained appropriately, you may not do them any service or you may do a disservice and that could hurt you and the massage profession in general.

I always encourage my students to be well qualified and experienced in their trade before they work in a medical setting.

Practicing chair massage might be the solution. You can promote massage, educate your client and do no harm.

I did start out in a chiropractors office after my training. I also previously worked as a business manager for a neurologist. So, the majority of my clients came from medical referrals. I continued my education immediately upon graduating in courses like myofascial release and neuromuscular therapy to name a few.

Good Luck and much success