Most states require massage therapists to obtain a license or certification prior to practicing massage therapy. While most states use the MBLEx national exam, some states use their own state tests or a combination of national exam and state exam. Find out how to register for a massage license and pass the massage exam in your state using the below list, with state specific information on qualifications, application procedures and exam details.
Massage Therapist License Exams by State
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Passing the MBLEx is one of the last steps to attain a license as a professional massage therapist in many states. The Actual MBLEx is 100 questions with a 1 hour and 50 minute (110 minutes) time limit. Additionally, 5 minutes is allotted for a security agreement and another 5 minutes for a brief survey for a total of 2 hours (120 minutes).
Actual MBLEx Content Outline (source: The FSMTB Handbook):
Anatomy & Physiology
11-13 Questions (12%)
Benefits & Physiological Effects of Techniques that Manipulate Soft Tissue
13-16 Questions (14%)
Client Assessment, Reassessment & Treatment Planning
16-18 Questions (17%)
Ethics, Boundaries, Regulations, Laws
14-17 Questions (15%)
Kinesiology
10-12 Questions (11%)
Massage Overview & Bodywork History / Culture / Modalities
4-6 Questions (5%)
Pathology, Contraindications, Special Populations, Areas of Caution
12-15 Questions (13%)
Professional Practice Guidelines
12-15 Questions (13%)