Board Certification in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (BCTMB®)
Earners of the Board Certification in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (BCTMB®) badge have attained the highest credential within the massage and bodywork profession. They know and can demonstrate advanced assessment and critical thinking abilities. Earners of this badge have advanced skills and knowledge in all aspects of massage therapy and bodywork.
- Type Certification
- Level Advanced
- Time Years
- Cost Paid
Skills
- Client Assessment and Treatment
- Complementary Therapies
- Deep Tissue Massage
- Integrative Health
- Lymphatic Massage
- Massage Business Practices
- Massage Licensure Laws
- Massage Techniques
- Massage Therapy Certification
- Myofascial Release
- Neuromuscular Therapy
- Non-pharmacological Pain Management
- Pain Management
- Professionalism and Ethics
- Relaxation Massage
- Therapeutic Massage
Earning Criteria
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Pass a proctored exam on massage therapy and bodywork complete with identity verification at an NCBTMB contracted testing site: Exam tests therapist's skills and knowledge in the following areas: (1) Massage Modalities, Techniques, and Manual Forces, (2) Applied Science: Anatomy, Physiology, Kinesiology, Pathology/Injury, And Pharmacology, (3) Professional Communication, (4) Professionalism & Ethics, (5) Laws & Business Practices, (6) Assessment And Customized Treatment Plans.
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Pass an extensive criminal background check.
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Verification of current massage therapy state license (if practicing in a state requiring licensure.)
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Agree to uphold NCBTMB’s Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics.
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In a state without massage licensure, applicant must graduate from an NCBTMB Assigned School.