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Latest Activity: Apr 15, 2013
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Hello new student here. 4 Replies
Hello AllI am a new student set to start classes in about two weeks. I am also a LPN. I am not making a career change just adding to. I was wondering if anyone had any good study tips or resources…Continue
Started by kia Campbell. Last reply by Katie Mills Oct 11, 2012.
announcement 5 Replies
Erin, I proudly announce that I just passed my licensing exam with an 85. In about a month I'll receive my license to practice.However, that does not mean I'll no longer be a student. I will be a…Continue
Started by Gary W Addis, LMT. Last reply by Laura Garza Aug 27, 2012.
Have you taken the MBlex or NCB exam? 7 Replies
Hi Massage Students, As many of you have been on this page for a while now, I wanted to check in and see who, if any among you, are currently in (or just past) the credentialing process. Have you…Continue
Started by Erin Romanin. Last reply by Aaron J Witz Aug 13, 2012.
What are you NOT learning in massage school? 27 Replies
Hey Friends, One of our fellow members, Jane Johnson, posted a compelling question and I would like to ask for your opinions.Do you feel that your massage program is thorough, and prepares you…Continue
Started by Erin Romanin. Last reply by Gary W Addis, LMT Aug 6, 2012.
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Comment by Gary W Addis, LMT on August 6, 2012 at 3:52pm
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Thanks, Mathew. Judging by practice tests I've taken, the MBLEX is more difficult than the National. More intensive questions about actual treatments
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Comment by Matthew Taylor on August 6, 2012 at 2:28pm
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also got confirmation from a classmate that it took him 2 - 3 weeks to get his license in the mail even though the application says 4 - 6, so really half the time they claim. so excited and can't freaking wait!
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actually i do remember 1 - 2 questions giving an explanation of a type of treatment and asked if it was shiatsu or ayurvedic and another asking "what is _____?" but other than that most of the questions on my test were asking about client care and the actions of the muscles which muscles to contract if pain in what other muscles. for me, it seemed to focus a lot on anatomy and client care. several questions on business and what not, but almost no brainer to some stuff that requires some thinking. a friend of mine says she got a lot of contraindication questions. hope that helps.
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Mathew, my school promised to pay for the national if we first took the MBLEX, so I take the MBLEX on the 13th.
Did yours contain a lot of Eastern questions? and if so, more shiatsu or more ayurvedic, etc? any clues you can provide will be appreciated.
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Laura, the school somehow flubbed things. I completed the documented body and hours count for internship half way through last quarter--about 8 weeks now and was just notified I can test.
But quarter before that, the interns received the test about a week after their records were submitted.
After passing, there will be another 4-6 weeks before the license arrives. One week to go for me! On that day, the waiting beforehand won't matter.
But...if I had been scheduled for the test when i should have been b now I would have the license and be building my practice already.
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Laura, if you mean the state licensing exam like the Mblex, you should be able to take it even before you finish your hours. I took mine a week before my class graduated. I failed by 5 points sadly enough, but I retook it and passed with a 705 over passing score of 630. The test seems easy enough so long as you know your material, but if you get nervous or anxious, thats what will hold you back which it did me.
In general - But happily at the moment, I have finished all my hours in school, it took me a few extra months to finish my intern hours since my school didn't get a lot of clients due to being new after having to transfer from old school shutting down. I am now in the process of getting my license. Shipped in all the paperwork, but they say it will take 4 - 6 weeks to receive it in the mail. :( I can't wait this long!
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Comment by Laura Garza on August 6, 2012 at 12:19pm
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Gary - how long did it take to get the OK to test? I'm hearing different things. I'd like to take it as soon as possible, now I'm waiting all the info from our school. Our grades were just posted.
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Congratulations, Laura. This is halfway through my last quarter to earn the degree, but I completed the requirements for the testing several weeks ago, should have my license in hand before now. Some glitch somewhere held up the test scheduling of I and my fellow interns: the earliest I could take my test is the 13th of Aug--still another week. Frankly, I would have scored higher on the license exam a year ago (11 months ago I scored 93 on an online practice exam). I'll still pass it, I'm sure. But I've forgotten some things.
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Just had my finals on Saturday so I'm all done with school. Woo hoo!! Now to start on the next phasing, waiting for the grades to be posted and apply to take the NCBTM...
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Comment by Sue Heldenbrand on March 19, 2012 at 5:31pm
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As an instructor for massage therapists, teaching subtle body energy, I'd like to invite you to be listed in my holistic directory when you are licensed. A good way to start networking. The basic listing is free. You can sign up by using the link below.
http://www.synergisticcenter.com/freelistingdirectory.html
Blessings,
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