Is the MBLEx the same as Ncbtmb?
The FSMTB® created the MBLEx® as a licensing exam, with licensure and the needs of regulatory agencies in mind. The NCBTMB’s certification grants recognition, and is a certificate intended to elevate the massage therapy profession by setting and upholding professional standards.
How many questions is the Ncbtmb exam?
You will have 2 hours and fifty minutes to answer 125 questions to complete the exam and receive your results. The NCBTMB exams are administered at the Pearson VUE testing center.
What is Ncbtmb exam?
The National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) offers the National Certification Examination for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCETMB) for national certification purposes.
How do I get Ncbtmb certified?
HOW DO I BECOME BOARD CERTIFIED?
- Verification of current massage therapy state license.
- Passing score on the Board Certification Exam.
- Pass a criminal background check.
- Agree to uphold NCBTMB’s Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics.
How many times can you take the MBLEx?
The FSMTB, who administers the MBLEx, does not limit the number of times you can take the MBLEx. But the FSMTB does limit the number of times you take the exam within a 30-day period. You can verify this information on their FAQ page.
What should I study for MBLEx?
What’s on the MBLEx exam?
- anatomy and physiology.
- kinesiology.
- pathology, contraindications, areas of caution, special populations.
- physiological effects of techniques that manipulate soft tissue.
- overview of massage & bodywork modalities/culture/history.
- ethics, boundaries, laws & regulations.
Is the MBLEx hard to pass?
This massage exam is challenging for many new therapists. Around 30% of massage therapists fail the MBLEx on their first attempt. And for those who have to retake the test, nearly 70% fail the massage exam. It can be a discouraging and expensive experience to fail the MBLEx.
What score do you need to pass MBLEx?
630
What is a Passing MBLEx Score? To be considered as passing for the MBLEx exam, you must receive a score of 630. You will receive a numerical scaled score total as well as diagnostic information indicating your performance in each content area.
How many times can you take MBLEx?
Can you take the MBLEx at home?
Go to www.fsmtb.org/mblex/study-guide/order/. The MBLEx Check online practice exam is available through the Regulatory Education and Competence Hub (REACH). Go to https://reach4ce.org/index. Online courses, such as Cultural Competence courses, required by some states for license renewal, are available through REACH.
How many hours a week should a massage therapist work?
15 hours per week
The average amount of hands-on work for most massage therapists is 15 hours per week (excluding administrative tasks, such as keeping client health records, bookkeeping, marketing, scheduling, maintaining supplies, etc.).