The National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB) is an independent, private, nonprofit organization founded in 1992 to establish a certification program that would uphold a national standard of excellence in the field. Today, there are nearly 80,000 nationally certified massage therapists and bodyworkers safely and responsibly serving millions of Americans each year.
National Certification Program
Our certification program consists of a series of carefully established requirements. Practitioners must meet the necessary eligibility criteria for the certificate, pass an examination, adhere to our Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice, and fulfill the continuing education and recertification conditions.
In brief, to become nationally certified, practitioners must:
Complete a minimum of 500 hours of instruction
Demonstrate mastery of core skills, abilities and knowledge
Pass a standardized NCBTMB exam
Uphold NCBTMB’s Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics
Board Certification Credential (available 1st quarter 2013)
At NCBTMB, our goals are to:
* Elevate the profession by recognizing and encouraging excellence in schools, continuing education, therapist competency and high standards.
* Establish certification as a recognized credential of professional and ethical standards
* Promote the worth of national certification to health, therapeutic massage and bodywork professionals, public policy makers and the general public
* Assure and maintain the integrity, stability and quality of the national certification program
* Periodically update the program to reflect state-of-the-art practices in therapeutic massage and bodywork
WHY CERTIFIED PRACTITIONERS?
What’s the most important reason to choose a NCBTMB certified professional? You are.
Whether you’re visiting a massage therapist or bodyworker for relaxation, rehabilitation or rejuvenation, you deserve to be treated by a practitioner who is skilled, knowledgeable, and committed to excellence in their chosen profession. That’s what the NCBTMB credential stands for – a commitment to excellence.
Certified Therapists Meet Rigorous Qualifications
When you choose a certified practitioner, you can be confident you’ve selected a dedicated professional. To become nationally certified, a practitioner must demonstrate mastery of core skills and knowledge related to their profession, pass an NCBTMB standardized exam, uphold the organization’s Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics, and take part in continued education to ensure they remain at the top of their profession.
Today, there are nearly 80,000 certified practitioners nationwide – and you can find them throughout the country in physicians’ offices, private practices, spas, rehab facilities, health clubs and hospitals. |