Passing the massage therapy certification exam is necessary to obtain a massage therapy license. This is the final hurdle before a therapist can practice massage in the U.S. However, many massage school graduates struggle in passing the exam. The MBLEx (Massage and Bodywork Licensure Examination) is a certification exam governed by the FSMTB body (Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards). Here are a few simple but effective tips that can be helpful in achieving a passing grade and becoming a licensed massage therapist.
Take MBLEx Soon After Graduating School
Schedule to take the MBLEx certification exam soon after graduating massage therapy school. The old saying “if you don’t use it you lose it” applies to this as well. Unlike when you’re in massage school studying A & P, muscle groups and bones, after being out of school you’re not applying everything you’ve learned in massage school . You’re not sifting through notes and books and applying your brain and apply it to a massage.
Continue To Read Massage School Books
No matter how painful or unnecessary it may seem – continue to go back and review old notes and books you studied in school. This will keep you engaged and keep your brain from forgetting all that you have learned. The information can leave you fairly quick when not applied or keeping yourself engaged.
Use A Study Guide When All Else Fails
Some people have been out of massage school for several months or even years. And some for whatever reason simply find themselves having a difficult time in passing the exam. Some people are just bad exam takers on exam day. If you fall in one of the categories you may want to purchase a study guide. These can be very helpful by giving you the correct information to study. There are many types of study aides like flash cards, study books and even online study guides.
Online study guides can be very beneficial due to the fact the certification test is taken on a computer. Online study guides have simulated practice exams and questions that gives you that same familiar feel you’ll face on exam day. I would highly recommend an online study guide and choose a day to simulate taking the exam. These simple but effective keys can help you pass as well as save you needless amount of time, money and unnecessary grief.
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