The National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) sets standards for massage and bodywork practitioners across the country by way of the National Certification Exam (NCE). National certification from NCBTMB protects the consumer, the profession and employers by ensuring that individuals who obtain this credential have skills consistent with specific national standards and criteria. To become eligible for certification, practitioners must possess certain levels of education, experience and training, demonstrate mastery of core skills, abilities and knowledge, and pass a certification exam. NCBTMB also requires continuing education to keep practitioners current with advances in the field.
Graduates of MTTI-WellSpring's massage therapy program are eligible to take the NCE. And MTTI-WellSpring is very proud to report that graduates sitting for the National Certification Exam enjoy a pass rate of 81%! The national average is only 68%. MTTI's high pass rate reflects our comprehensive curriculum and excellent instruction.
Licensing Requirements for Massage Therapists
In most states, licensing as a Massage Therapy Practitioner is governed at the state level. MTTI-WellSpring's 750-hour curriculum exceeds the minimum requirements established by all but a few states. Currently, 38 states, including Missouri, require national certification for licensure. In Kansas, licensing is governed by individual municipalities. MTTI-WellSpring's curriculum prepares graduates to meet licensing requirements in all local cities.
Currently, in Missouri and Kansas, there are no licensing requirements for personal trainers, wellness counselors or energy practitioners.
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