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MBLEx Requirements & Process

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MBLEx Education Policy

Applicants seeking access to the MBLEx will be required to substantiate either:-Enrollment in and having received education and training in all subject areas of the MBLEx Content Outline from an approved massage therapy education program.-Graduation from an approved massage therapy education program

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MBLEx and Licensure FAQs

The MBLEx Candidate Handbook supersedes information addressed in this FAQs section. All applicable rules and circumstances cannot be addressed in this section, so additional FSMTB policies, procedures, and instructions may also apply and may be modified, amended, or canceled by FSMTB at any time, with or without notice.

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MBLEx Identification Video

This video outlines the types of identification required to take the MBLEx.

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MBLEx Study Tools

When it comes to preparing for the MBLEx, FSMTB has you covered!

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MBLEx Candidate Handbook

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.

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Exam Result Transfers

FSMTB transfers exam results to support massage therapists applying for a license to practice or when interviewing for employment.

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MBLEx Content Outline

In 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.

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