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FSMTB MBLEx Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards (FSMTB) |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Massage & Bodywork Licensing Examination |
| Exam Number: | MBLEx |
| Available Languages: | Spanish, English |
| Passing Score: | Pass/Fail (FSMTB does not publicly disclose a fixed passing score) |
| Real Exam Qty: | 100 |
| Related Certifications: | Massage Therapist License |
| Exam Price: | $265 USD |
| Exam Duration: | 110 minutes |
| Certificate Validity Period: | Varies by state licensing authority |
| Exam Format: | Multiple Choice Questions, Computer Adaptive Test (CAT) |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | In-person examination at Pearson VUE testing centers. |
| Pre Condition: | Applicant must have received education and training in all MBLEx content areas from an approved massage therapy education program, with education verification submitted directly to FSMTB. |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://fsmtb.org/mblex/ |
FSMTB MBLEx Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
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| Topic 1: Client Assessment, Reassessment and Treatment Planning | 17% | - Treatment planning
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| Topic 2: Contraindications, Areas of Caution, Special Populations | 14% | - Special populations
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| Topic 3: Benefits and Physiological Effects of Techniques that Manipulate Soft Tissue | 12% | - Massage effects
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| Topic 4: Ethics, Boundaries, Laws and Regulations | 16% | - Legal requirements
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| Topic 5: Anatomy, Physiology, Kinesiology | 11% | - Anatomy
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| Topic 6: Guidelines for Professional Practice | 15% | - Communication
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| Topic 7: Pathology with Awareness and Understanding of Disease and Injury | 15% | - Injury considerations
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MBLEx Exam FAQ: Before You Book Your Seat
FSMTB Massage & Bodywork Licensing Examination is an official Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards (FSMTB) exam, listed under exam code MBLEx. A passing result earns you the Massage Therapy Licensure certification at the Entry-Level Licensure Examination level. It also ties into Massage Therapist License, extending its value across your certification roadmap. Employers read this credential as verified competence, which is why it keeps appearing in job requirements.
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Passing FSMTB Massage & Bodywork Licensing Examination requires Pass/Fail (FSMTB does not publicly disclose a fixed passing score), and the official registration fee is $265 USD. Retakes charge the full $265 USD again, which is why experienced candidates treat preparation as the cheaper exam fee. Verify your readiness with repeated ActualPDF practice scores above the requirement before you commit to a date.
Applicant must have received education and training in all MBLEx content areas from an approved massage therapy education program, with education verification submitted directly to FSMTB.
Requirements evolve, so confirm the current conditions before registering on the official exam page.
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The FSMTB Massage & Bodywork Licensing Examination syllabus spans 7 domains, led by Anatomy, Physiology, Kinesiology (11%), Client Assessment, Reassessment and Treatment Planning (17%), and Ethics, Boundaries, Laws and Regulations (16%). The complete topic list is published above; candidates who study the map first rarely get lost later.
FSMTB Massage & Bodywork Licensing Examination Sample Questions:
Question 1
What is the technical name for the Adam's Apple?
A. Larangeal prominence
B. Zyqomatic arch
C. Esophagus
D. Hvoid bone
Question 2
What do boundaries clarify?
A. Our personal limits and expectations
B. Our need to protect ourselves
C. Our need to protect our
D. Our needs and desires
Question 3
Which is an example of a triangular muscle?
A. Frontalis
B. Deltoid
C. Soleus
D. Masseter
Question 4
The dynamics between a client and a massage professional are complex, which creates an immediate _______________.
A. power equality
B. friendship
C. relationship
D. power imbalance
Question 5
Metabolic effects of massage therapy upon the body are a combination of reflexive and mechanical effects.
A. FALSE
B. TRUE
Solutions:
| Question 1 Answer: A | Question 2 Answer: A | Question 3 Answer: B | Question 4 Answer: D | Question 5 Answer: A |
