What is the NCBTMB massage certification for as opposed to state licensing?!
Question: What is the NCBTMB massage certification for as opposed to state licensing.?
When a state requires NCBTMB or national certification, does this mean they don't require you to complete a massage program in that state (i.e. they automatically license you by virtue of your certificate).? Or do they still require you pass both THEIR exam and that of the NCBTMB.?
What about those states that don't require it.? What exactly does it mean to be nationally certified as a massage therapist.? Is it really important or should I just work on getting a license in the state I intend to work in.?
also, for state licensing, how long do you have to be a resident.? Is there a minimum period of residency.?
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What about those states that don't require it.? What exactly does it mean to be nationally certified as a massage therapist.? Is it really important or should I just work on getting a license in the state I intend to work in.?
also, for state licensing, how long do you have to be a resident.? Is there a minimum period of residency.?
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Each state has it's own rules. However, most states require you to attend a certified school for 500 hours and get a diploma. Then you take the NCBTMB national certification test. The state then accepts your national certification to issue you a license. The good thing about national certification is that it is fairly easy to get a license in all the states that accept it if you ever move.
If your state requires 500 hours of school, you should get nationally certified even if your state doesn't require it in case you ever move. Health Question & Answer
If your state requires 500 hours of school, you should get nationally certified even if your state doesn't require it in case you ever move. Health Question & Answer
No you have to go to massage school and also take the required amount of classes that each state has. Sometimes the state exam is the NCBTMB or the MBLex that is now being offered by the Federation of Massage State Boards.
The certification is meaningless really. You have to go through each different state that you want to be licensed in. Being nationally certified doesn't mean you can work in any state.
Just find out what requirements there are in your state or whatever state you want to work in. If a state doesn't have any requirements than you don't have to take any schooling to become a massage therapist. Some unlicensed states may have some licensing in process.
There aren't any residency requirements.
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The certification is meaningless really. You have to go through each different state that you want to be licensed in. Being nationally certified doesn't mean you can work in any state.
Just find out what requirements there are in your state or whatever state you want to work in. If a state doesn't have any requirements than you don't have to take any schooling to become a massage therapist. Some unlicensed states may have some licensing in process.
There aren't any residency requirements.
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