Volunteer | Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards

FSMTB is always seeking enthusiastic and qualified volunteers. As FSMTB endeavors to carry out the directives of its members, volunteers are a vital component of our work. Volunteers may serve in a variety of capacities in the areas of continuing education, examination, and governance.

If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, please submit an application using the button below. Your application will be given every consideration; however, its completion does not imply that you will be appointed. For more information, please email volunteer@fsmtb.org.

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Governance

Awards and Recognition

This committee will create new awards and recognition programs, including creating the criteria for award recipients.

Board of Directors (BOD)

Each member of the FSMTB Board of Directors is elected by the membership to govern the Federation, including policy development and enforcement, strategic planning, financial oversight, and appointing committee members.

Exam Policy

This committee provides general oversight of the licensing examination process.

Finance Committee

This committee reviews and proposes the annual budget, reviews the Federation’s investments and audit, and advises the board of directors regarding fiscal policy.

Nominating Committee

This committee seeks nominations from Member Boards and Associate Members and shall present a slate of qualified candidates for election to the board of directors at the annual meeting.

Policy Committee

This committee researches and develops proposed policies, policy changes, and amendments to the FSMTB Bylaws as directed by the board of directors or the Delegate Assembly and reviews, evaluates, and reports to the Delegate Assembly on all resolutions submitted.

Examination

Examination Development Committee (EDC)

The EDC reviews and revises potential examination items.

Examination Item Writers (EIW)

Examination Item Writers write and submit potential MBLEx® items through a secure examination portal.

Practice Test Item Writers (PTIW)

Practice Test Item Writers write questions for MBLEx Check™.

Education

Content Development Advisory Panel (CDAP)

This panel guides the development and monitors the content of FSMTB publications and continuing education courses in the Regulatory Education and Competence Hub (REACH™) and recommends improvements to the program.

Continuing Education Registry Review Panel (RRP)

This panel ensures FSMTB CE Registry™ provider compliance with FSMTB’s continuing education standards and recommends revisions to the standards.

Eligibility Review Panel (ERP)

This panel investigates and recommends actions to protect the integrity of the MBLEx® and licensure process. It reviews candidate and school violations of FSMTB policies regarding MBLEx eligibility, including education discrepancies, non-compliance with the Education Verification Center rules, testing center irregularities, and infringement.

License Renewal Committee (LRC)

This committee reviews industry issues relating to massage therapy licensing renewal, continuing education, and regulatory education requirements. The committee also recommends revisions to the FSMTB’s CE Standards and Registry Guidebook.

Task Force

AI Task Force

This task force will research how AI can be used by regulators and where caution should be applied.

Education Task Force

This task force analyzes emerging issues, prepares recommendations for regulators, and contributes to projects that enhance consistency, quality, and public protection across the profession.