Taking the Massage & Bodywork Licensing Exam (MBLE)?
The Massage & Bodywork Licensing Exam (MBLE) is organized and conducted by the Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards (FSMTB). The exams are conducted at various Pearson VUE computer test centers.
Eligibility
• Candidates must have spent at least 500 hours in training
• Candidates will have to submit transcripts from their schools
• Candidates will have to write to acknowledge that they have read and do agree to FSMTB policies
• Candidates must be approved by the Licensing Board or Agency of their State
Exam Registration
• Candidates can either apply directly to FSMTB or through a their State Agency or Licensing Board
• To apply directly to FSMTB, download and fill the application forms
• Completed forms, along with payment and relevant documents should be mailed to
(U.S. Postal Service)
FSMTB,
P.O. Box 198748,
Nashville, TN 37219
(for courier delivery)
150 Fourth Avenue North, Suite 800,
Nashville, TN 37219
Candidates can fill the online registration forms to register online
Exam Content
• Physiology and Anatomy 14%
• Kinesiology 11%
• Contraindications, Areas of Caution, Pathology and Special Populations 13%
• Physiological Effects and Benefits of Techniques Manipulating Soft Tissue 17%
• Client Reassessment and Assessment, client Treatment Planning 17%
• Overview of Bodywork and Massage History, Culture and Modalities 5%
• Ethics, Boundaries, Regulations & Laws 13%
• Professional Practice Guidelines 10%
Exam Structure
• The exam is computer based with 125 multiple choice questions
• The MBLEX exam is timed for 2 and half hours
• 5 minutes each is allotted for a Security Agreement and Survey section before and after the exam respectively
Other Information
• The application fee for the exam is $195
• Results are sent to the States after 24 hours
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