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Examination
The Massage & Bodywork Licensing Examination (MBLEx) provides consistent and nationally recognized entry-level standards that assist state regulators in evaluating an individual’s ability to practice massage safely and competently. Examination
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Education
FSMTB plays a crucial role in supporting schools and promoting continuing education within the field of massage therapy. FSMTB recognizes the importance of maintaining high standards in massage education to ensure that practitioners are well-prepared and equipped with the necessary skills. Education
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Regulation
FSMTB membership is comprised of the massage therapy regulatory boards and agencies in the United States and its territories. Through the provision of education, legislative policy expertise, and regulatory programs and services, FSMTB supports our members in their work to ensure that the practice of massage therapy is provided to the public safely and competently. Regulation
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News & Events
Stay up-to-date on industry news with updates from FSMTB. Network with fellow regulators and other industry professionals at FSMTB hosted events. News & Events
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Resource Center
The FSMTB wants to ensure that consumers of massage and bodywork services have adequate knowledge about what they can expect from a massage and bodywork practitioner. Most importantly, FSMTB wants to ensure that the public is aware of the requirements for licensure for each state and that resources are available to check the license status of practitioners. Resource Center

 

When developing the Massage & Bodywork Licensing Examination (MBLEx), every effort is made to respect and include the various forms of massage and bodywork practiced in the United States. There is continuous involvement from the regulatory community, as well as testing and psychometric professionals, at every step of the exam development process. A fundamental requirement for best practices in testing is to conduct a formal Job Task Analysis (JTA) every five to seven years to ensure the examination reflects current practice.

Exam Content Outline MBLEx Content Outline (Español)

FSMTB Job Task Analysis

The Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards (FSMTB) conducted a Job Task Analysis (JTA) in 2022 to validate that the MBLEx is testing entry level practitioners on content related to current practice. Over 5,000 massage therapy professionals participated in the 2022 JTA survey.

The survey results were reviewed by massage and bodywork professionals and subject matter experts, under the guidance of a psychometric team.

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Job Task Analysis Report Results