FSMTB Job Task Analysis Survey Now Available

07/07/2017

The Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards’ (FSMTB) 2017 Job Task Analysis and Career Patterns Survey is now available online at www.surveymonkey.com/r/FSMTB_2017. The results of the survey define the domains of relevant knowledge, skills, and abilities needed for competent entry-level practice and inform the content of the Massage & Bodywork Licensing Examination (MBLEx) to ensure that it reflects current practice. The survey will be available via the fsmtb.org website through Friday, August 18.

Access the FSMTB’s website at www.fsmtb.org.

Access the survey directly at www.surveymonkey.com/r/FSMTB_2017.

The FSMTB is an autonomous, not-for-profit organization comprised of state regulatory boards and agencies that regulate the massage therapy profession. All revenue collected by the organization is used to enhance FSMTB programs, maintain and improve the quality of the MBLEx, and provide support to members in fulfilling their responsibility of protecting the public.

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