National Massage Exams: Understanding the NCETMB, NCETM and MBLEx
Trying to navigate your way through the various examinations required to become a licensed massage therapist can feel like wading through alphabet soup. Depending on the state you live in, you may be required to pass the National Certification Examination for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCETMB), the National Certification Examination for Therapeutic Massage (NCETM) or the Massage and Bodywork Licensing Examination (MBLEx).
Although each exam contains questions designed to test minimal competency of the practice of a massage therapist, there are some differences between them. Here is a breakdown of each examination and some helpful information to ensure you pass the exam your state requires.
Full article here. (Source: Massage Magazine, Erika Irby, March 19, 2009).
