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Getting Your Massage Credentials Checklist and Resources
Introduction
The process of taking your credentialing exam and obtaining your state license or registration
can seem daunting. This handout provides you with a checklist and visual reference to demystify
the procedure. Review the diagram on page 2 and then follow the steps by previewing the
resources you can find on the Internet.
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Know Your State
Requirements
Step 1: Review ABMP Massage State
Regulation Guide.
Step 2: Review your Board of Massage
website.
Step 3: Based on state requirements plan to
take the MBLEx or NCB exam.
Make an Appointment
to Take the Test
Download Candidate Handbooks for MBLEx
and/or NCBTMB
Step 4: MBLEx: Schedule the test on
www.fsmtb.org.
Step 4: NCBTMB:
A. Complete and submit application.
C. Schedule the test on www.ncbtmb.org.
Prepare for and Take the
Test
Step 5: Review the content outline in the Candidate Handbook (MBLEx and NCB)
Step 6: Plan study sessions and study.
Step 7: Take sample tests and purchase a
exam guide.
Step 8: Show up on assigned date and take
the test.
Apply to the State
Step 9: Review requirements on state
website.
Step 10: Complete the state application and
submit with a fee.
Step 11: Wait for your license to arrive.
Celebrate!
Credentialing Check List
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STEP 1: Review ABMP’s Massage State Regulation Guide
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On the next two pages you can review ABMP’s Massage State
Regulation Guide. It provides you with a quick overview of your
state’s regulatory requirements for massage therapy. For example,
you can find out if the MBLEx exam, NCBTMB exam, or both
exams are accepted by your state for credentialing. You can also find
out if you need to complete a background check, carry a current
CPR card, take a jurisprudence exam (an exam on the laws of your
state related to massage), or other activity essential to obtain
credentials. Review this card and know your state requirements
before moving on to Step 2.
Use this card to check out each state’s regulatory requirements for massage therapy. To get the most up-to-date information, log in at www.abmp.com and click on the legislative state map member section, or call 800-458-2267. Last update March 2011.
MBLEx: licensing exam offered by the Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards. *CEU: continuing education hours required for renewal of license. NCBTMB offers 2 exams, the NCETMB and NCETM; check with your state to determine which it accepts.
State Liability Insurance Designation Educational hours Renewal
CEU* hrs/year Exam(s) Required Additional Requirements Telephone
Alabama Prior to license License (LMT) 650 16/2 NCBTMB and State Accredited school only 866-873-4664Alaska No state regulation Local requirements apply
Arizona License (LMT) 700 25/2 MBLEx OR NCBTMB (unless grad from AZ USDE accredited school) Background check 602-542-8604
Arkansas License (LMT) 500 18/2 MBLEx TB test, background check 501-683-1448
California Voluntary certifi cationA. Therapist (CMT) B. Practitioner (CMP)
A. 500 B. 250 none/2 MBLEx OR NCBTMB accepted as
alternative to education background check 916-669-5336
Colorado Prior to registration Registration (RMT) 500 none/2 MBLEx OR NCBTMB Background check 303-894-7800
Connecticut License (LMT) 500 24/4 NCBTMB Accredited school only 860-509-7603
Delaware A. License (Therapist-LMT) OR B. Certifi cation (Technician-CMT)
A. 500 B. 300
24/2 OR12/2
A. NCBTMB B. not required CPR, temporary license 302-744-4500
District of Columbia License (LMT) 500 12/2 MBLEx OR NCBTMB Accredited school only, CPR 877-672-2174
Florida License (LMT) 500 24/2 MBLEx OR NCBTMB Medical error prevention course 850-245-4161
Georgia License (LMT) 500 24/2 MBLEx OR NCBTMB 478-207-2440
Hawaii License (LMT) 570 none/2 Hawaii state CPR 808-587-3222
Idaho No state regulation Local requirements apply
Illinois License (LMT) 500 24/2 NCBTMB Background check 217-785-0800
Indiana Prior to Certifi ciation Certifi cation (CMT) 500 TBD MBLEx OR NCBTMB 317-234-2051
Iowa License (LMT) 500 24/2 MBLEx OR NCBTMB CPR 515-281-6959
Kansas No state regulation Local requirements apply
Kentucky License (LMT) 600 24/2 MBLEx OR NCBTMB 502-564-3296
Louisiana License (LMT) 500 12/1 MBLEx OR NCBTMB AND Verbal Provisional license available 225-771-4090
Maine License (LMT) 500 none/1 yr MBLEx OR NCBTMB alternative to education CPR, background check 207-624-8603
Maryland A. License (LMT) or B. Registration (RMT)
A. 500 and 60 college credit OR B. 500 24/2 NCBTMB OR NCCAOM Accredited school only, CPR, jurisprudence exam 410-764-4665
Massachusetts Prior to license License (LMT) 650 TBD/1 not required 617-727-1747
Michigan Licensing law passed; not yet implemented. 500 Local requirements apply 517-335-0918
Minnesota No state regulation Local requirements apply
Massage State Regulation Guide
State Liability Insurance Designation Educational hours Renewal
CEU hrs/year Exam(s) Required Additional Requirements Telephone
Mississippi License (LMT) 700 24/2 MBLEx OR NCBTMB CPR, state exam 601-732-6038
Missouri Prior to license License (LMT) 500 12/2y MBLEx OR NCBTMB OR NCCAOM Background check, state exam, provisional license 573-522-6277
Montana License (LMT) 500 12/2yr MBLEx OR NCBTMB grandfathering will end July 1, 2012 406-841-2305
Nebraska License (LMT) 1000 24/2 MBLEx OR NCBTMB 402-471-2115
Nevada License (LMT) 500 12/1 MBLEx OR NCBTMB Background check, temporary license 775-688-1888
New Hampshire License (LMT) 750 12/2 MBLEx OR NCBTMB CPR, first aid 603-271-0277
New Jersey Certification (CMT) 500 20/2 NCETMB accepted as alternative to education Background check, CPR 973-504-6430
New Mexico License (LMT) 650 16/2 MBLEx OR NCBTMB Jurisprudence exam, first aid, CPR 505-476-4870
New York License (LMT) 1000 none/3 NY state CPR 518-474-3817
North Carolina License (LMT) 500 24/2 MBLEx OR NCBTMB OR OBTE OR NCCAOM Background check 919-546-0050
North Dakota License (LMT) 750 32/2 NCBTMB physical exam, no contagious disease, CPR 701-872-4895
Ohio License (LMT) 750 none/ 2 OH state Background check 614-466-3934
Oklahoma No state regulation Local requirements apply
Oregon License (LMT) 500 25/2 MBLEx OR NCBTMB Practical exam, jurisprudence exam, CPR, background check 503-365-8657
Pennsylvania License (LMT) 600 24/2 MBLEx OR NCBTMB grandfathering will end December 2011 717-783-7155
Puerto Rico License (LMT) 1000 TBD/3 TBD CPR, health certificate, background check 787-725-8538
Rhode Island License (LMT) 500 none/1 MBLEx OR NCBTMB Health certificate, background check 401-222-2827
South Carolina License (LMT) 500 12/2 MBLEx OR NCBTMB 803-896-4490
South Dakota Prior to license License (LMT) 500 8/1 MBLEx OR NCBTMB 605-271-7103
Tennessee License (LMT) 500 25/2 MBLEx OR NCBTMB Background check, jurisprudence exam 615-253-3202
Texas License (LMT) 500 12/2 MBLEx OR NCBTMB Background check 512-834-6616
Utah License (LMT) 600 none/2 MBLEx OR NCBTMB Background check, jurisprudence exam, temp. license avail. 801-530-6628
Vermont No state regulation Local requirements apply
Virginia Certification (CMT) 500 24/2 NCBTMB Provisional certification available 804-662-9909
Washington License (LMP) 500 24/2 MBLEx OR NCBTMB HIV - AIDS training, jurisprudence exam, CPR/first aid, background check 360-236-4700
West Virginia License (LMT) 500 24/2 MBLEx OR NCBTMB 304-558-1060
Wisconsin Prior to license License (LMT) 600 TBD/2 MBLEX OR NCBTMB OR NCCAOM AED/CPR/first aid, jurisprudence exam 608-266-2112
Wyoming No state regulation Contact your city clerk to find local requirements.
MBLEx licensing exam offered by the Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards. * CEU - Continuing education hours required for renewal of license. NCBTMB offers 2 exams - NCETMB and NCETM. check your state to determine which it accepts.
STEP 2:Review Your Board of Massage Website
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Most states that regulate massage have Internet resources for
massage therapists. You want to review this website now to better
understand the requirements for your state. ABMP has quick
links to each board of massage website. Review the visual guides
on upcoming pages and go to www.massagetherapy.com. Simply
follow the directions on the screen shot of
www.massagetherapy.com to find a direct link to the resources
related to your state.
Go to www.massagetherapy.com
1.
2.
Click “Become a Massage Therapist”
3. Click “State Boards & Requirements”
Step 2: Review Your
Board of Massage
Website
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Click on the state and details will
pop up including the board of
massage contact information.
Step 2: Review
Your Board of
Massage Website
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4.
Review Your Board of Massage Website
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This is the board of massage website for Maine. Notice that links on
this page describe everything you need to know to practice massage in
the state of Maine. Explore all the links on your board of massage
website to better understand practice requirements in your state.
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MBLEx NCBTMB
STEP 3: Based on state requirements plan to take the MBLEx or NCBTMB exam
In some states you will not have an option as to which test you take. You will take the test
required by your state. For example, Virginia only accepts the MBLEx and would not accept
your application if you submitted results from the NCBTMB exam. In other states you have a
choice. Carefully review the fees, application process, and testing process for both tests and
then make a decision about which exam you want to take to obtain your massage credentials.
STEP 4: Make an Appointment to Take the Test
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Let’s look at the process to take the MBLEx first. The MBLEx
does not require an application to test because taking a test and
passing it are not sufficient to obtain state massage credentials.
Anyone can take the test but only a person who has graduated
from a state-approved massage school and submitted the test
results along with other required documentation would receive
massage credentials. For this reason the process to schedule an
appointment to take the MBLEx is easy. You simply log on to
www.fsmtb.org and click the link to schedule the test as shown
on the upcoming visual guide.
Use one of these
links to
download the
Candidate
Handbook and
schedule the test.
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Explore these links to schedule a test and find out
more information. 11
STEP 4: Make an Appointment to Take the Test
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The process to make an appointment for the NCBTMB exam is
more complicated than the MBLEx but not difficult. In this case
you want to download the Candidate Handbook and follow the
directions. You will need to complete an application and then
wait for a letter which gives you approval to test and directions
for your next steps. When you have the letter you schedule a
test date and time on www.ncbtmb.org as shown on the
upcoming visual guide.
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Click “Applicants”
and then use the
links to find more
information.
Prepare for and Take the Test
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STEP 5: Both the MBLEx and the NCBTMB provide Candidate
Handbooks which include content outlines. Content outlines tell
you the subject areas covered by the test so that you know which
topics to study. Both tests require a solid understanding of
anatomy, physiology, and kinesiology. Use ABMP’s Exam
Preparation Form to plan study sessions.
STEP 6: Use the content outlines to plan study sessions. Review
the Single Topic Study Sheet on the next page. Make up study
sheets for all of the topics and sub-topics you need to study. Place
the sheets in a notebook and review them regularly. Also plan to
study with friends from your massage program. It can be very
helpful to talk through information in discussion groups.
Prepare for and Take the Test
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STEP 7: Both the MBLEx and the NCBTMB provide online practice tests you can use as part of your preparation. This is very useful because you get a feel for the testing environment and better understand the way in which questions will be asked and answered. A number of massage textbook publishers offer exam preparation guides. The purchase of one of these guides (available on www.amazon.com) is also helpful. The following pages show you where to find the practice tests and provide one example of an exam guide.
STEP 8: Review the Candidate Handbook and make sure to bring the required testing documentation. For example, a picture ID is required. Show up early on the day of your test and make sure to have a snack before your test time. Warm up with practice quizzes and keep breathing!
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The location of the practice test for the MBLEx is located
under the heading, CBT Tutorial. When you click on that link it
will take you to a new website as shown on the next page.
Single Topic Study Sheet
Class: Exam Date:
Quiz Questions
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Memory Cue Notes
Condensed Notes
Exam Preparation Form
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Chapters:
Size:
Format:
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Study Session #2
Study Session #3
Study Session #4
Study Session #5
Key Topics Check Off
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Pearson Vue is the
group that provides
the test platform for
the MBLEx. You
simply download
the test to your
computer.
18
The practice test for the NCBTMB exam costs $20. Click on the
“Applicants” link and then find the title “Study aids” in the drop
down list. On the Study aids page click on the “Online Practice
Exam” link and it will take you through a payment process and give
you directions for taking the practice test.
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Here is an
example of an
exam
preparation
guide. This one is
great because it
comes with
online practice
exams.
5. Apply to the State
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STEP 9: After you have taken and passed your test you want
to review the requirements for your state on the state board
of massage website.
STEP 10: Usually, you must complete an application and
submit it along with a fee and other documentation to your
state. Each state is different and so it is important to read the
information on your state board of massage website carefully
and follow the directions. The next page provides an
example.
Each state board of massage website is different. Review all of the links on
the website for your state now to understand how the website is
organized and to prepare for graduation. This is the Washington site and
you can see that it is well organized. It is easy to find the application form
and the requirements for practice in the state.
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Celebrate! You did it!
For more information or for additional resources visit
www.abmp.com 22