MBlex Test Prep Resources & Information from the FSMTB

ABMP is happy to present this webinar featuring Debra Persinger of the Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards (FSMTB) addressing the concerns and feedback of massage and bodywork educators regarding the MBLEx Exam.

MBLEx Resources for Massage and Bodywork Educators

ABMP Exam Coach—ABMP's test-prep program is the best in the profession, featuring practice exams that simulate MBLEx subject weighting, unlimited study quizzes, and student-tracking ability for schools that sign up a full class.

Oh No, You Failed the MBLEx! Don't Panic—ABMP's Director of Education Anne Williams provides helpful tips for students who have failed the MBLEx but are dedicated to passing the next time.

ABMP Student Life—This free program from ABMP guides your students through school, building capacity and teaching healthy study habits. As students get closer to graduation, the messages and resources provided are tailored to passing the MBLEx exam.

How to Write Quiz Questions—This document, referenced in the presentation, gives you an overview of the process of creating quality multiple choice questions like those seen on the MBLEx.

News

Alaska Massage Board Remains Independent and Autonomous

Executive Order No. 129 sought to dissolve the Alaska Board of Massage Therapists and transfer its functions to the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development (DCCED). The executive order was successfully overturned.

Gainful Employment Rules Compliance Updates

Over the past two weeks, the US Department of Education issued updates to the new “Gainful Employment” (GE) regulations for vocational programs published last fall. This web post addresses the updates to prepare school owners and educators ahead of the July 1, 2024, new GE rule effective date.

New Study Reconfirms the Benefits of Touch

A recent study found that touch interventions were effective in helping regulate cortisol levels, reducing feelings of depression in adults, and having other significant benefits.

Blog

Faces of Bodywork: Adriane Maxwell

Massage therapist Adriane Maxwell stands in front of a palm tree.

Adriane Maxwell is the owner of One Healing Touch Reiki & Massage for Women in Charleston, South Carolina. Maxwell was featured in the May/June 2024 issue of Massage & Bodywork magazine in “Faces of Bodywork.”

Benefits

Podcast: Cancer, Clots, and COVID—A Complicated Client

A client was recently treated for colon cancer—and it didn’t go well. She had surgical complications, a bout of sepsis, and more. Is massage therapy safe? We discuss on this episode of “I Have a Client Who . . .” Pathology Conversations with Ruth Werner.

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