08 – FSMTB – MBLEx Process & Requirements - Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards

Create an FSMTB Examination Account

All applicants will have access to a personal FSMTB Examination Account. The first time you access the Examination Account, you will have to create a login and password. Once the account is set up, you can login with your password as many times as you want.

Through your Examination Account you can apply for the MBLEx, check the status of your application, or request that your exam results be sent to a state licensing board.

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Read Before Applying

FSMTB strongly recommends that you read through the entire MBLEx Candidate Handbook and familiarize yourself with the MBLEx Content Outline before you apply for the examination. The MBLEx Candidate handbook is the most important source of information for those applying for the examination. In the handbook you will find information on eligibility requirements, application procedures, fees, scheduling, exam content, and results.

MBLEx Candidate Handbook Manuel Del Contenido MBLEx Content Outline: What’s on the examination?

MBLEX Process

How to apply? Follow these steps:

1 Login to your FSMTB Examination Account

Through your Examination Account you can apply for the MBLEx, check the status of your application, or request that your exam results be sent to a state licensing board.

2 Submit Application and Payment

When you submit your application, you acknowledge and agree to comply with all FSMTB examination policies and procedures and attest that the information contained in the application is true and accurate. All MBLEx application fees are non-refundable and non-transferable. This policy applies to all applicants and all circumstances. FSMTB accepts Visa or Mastercard for online payments for fees, products, or services.
Veterans Affairs Reimbursement
Veterans taking the MBLEx can be reimbursed for the cost of the exam.

Visit the Veterans Affairs (VA) website to learn more about how the reimbursement process works and search for approved tests online. You will find the MBLEx by searching for “Massage Therapist.” Payment is issued only after you have submitted the required information to the Department of Veterans Affairs. You can find the application here or on the Veterans Affairs Website.

If you have questions about reimbursement for the MBLEx, you can access the Veterans Affairs website or call 888-442-4551. For those who are hearing impaired, call 1-800-829-4833.

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Education Verification Requirements

Important Information

it is your responsibility to ensure that FSMTB receives your #verification.
Contact your education program and let them know that you applied for the MBLEx so that they can verify your education. If you have questions about education verification, please check the MBLEx FAQs.
If your school is no longer open please review the MBLEx FAQ for information on how to submit your education verification.

MBLEx FAQ’s

Authorization To Test (ATT) Letter

Once FSMTB has received your application, payment, and education verification and has reviewed all documents, FSMTB will send you an ATT electronically. Your ATT will expire if you do not test within the time frame listed on your ATT. You will be required toreapply and comply with all examination policies and fees in place at that time. FSMTB will not extend the expiration date of an ATT. Do not delay in contacting FSMTB if your education has been verified and you have not received electronic communication from us within five business days.

Schedule the MBLEx

FSMTB works with Pearson Vue Professional Testing Centers to proctor the examination. To schedule online you will need to create an account on their website (separate from the FSMTB Examination Account). You may also schedule your examination by calling Pearson Vue at 888- 790-4892.

What to Expect When Taking the MBLEx Video:

Schedule Confirmation

You should receive an email from Pearson Vue confirming the date and location of your examination appointment.

If you do not receive a confirmation of your examination appointment after making your appointment online, call Pearson Vue at 888-790-4892.

Results and Next Steps

After taking the MBLEx, the proctor will hand you a copy of your unofficial examination results. Please keep that result for your records. If the proctor does not give you a copy of your results, contact Pearson Vue at 888-790-4892 to put in a case number with them and Pearson Vue will email you your unofficial results within 7-10 business days.

1 Unofficial results vs Official results

Examination results are reported as PASS or FAIL. Unofficial MBLEx results are your copy of your results. If you fail, you will be given a diagnostic report of your performance in each MBLEx content area. The indicators on the diagnostic summary are provided to assist in future study.

Official MBLEx results are results that FSMTB sends directly to the state regulatory board or agency that you indicated on your MBLEx application. FSMTB will send your official examination result within five business days.

Passing results are used to support an application for licensure to practice massage/bodywork in a regulated jurisdiction. Passing the MBLEx does not result in a certification or credential of any kind, nor does submitting your MBLEx result to your state regulatory board or agency begin the licensing process. Before you can practice, you must apply for a license through your state regulatory board or agency and meet all your state’s requirements. Click the button below to find your regulated state licensing board/agency and make sure to apply for your license.

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