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What is Everyone thinking about everyone thinking about the new advanced certification ?
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Permalink Reply by Faye Scott Tackett on
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I am not for it as another test. I believe advanced certification should be left with the CEU providers. What the National could do is set a certain number ofr hours of study in a field of study the MT chooses to pursue that qualifies you for an advanced certification. There is no way a single test could test you on the many focuses of massage.therapy and the complementary therapies reflected in our field.
Thanks! Faye Tackett MA, NCTMB
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Permalink Reply by Beulah on
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I tend to agree . From what I have seen over the years LMT's seem to find there notch into what area of the field they really want to practice in. The two main areas being Medical or Spa. Before I became a LMT I was an oncology nurse (I still am) but I had decided before I went back to school to be a LMT that I wanted to specialize in medical & relaxation techniques that would be benificial to the patients I saw at the hospital in after care. I am in study mode 24/7 and find myself thirsty for anything I can find to help my clients and my business is pretty successful considering I came straight out of school and opened up.I know other MT's that have no interest in the type of study I do and stay with spa tx . I Think the MBLEX is a great exam and can be expanded as the profession grows to reflect the growing profession I do not think another costly exam will make a huge difference people who can take exams easily (which is not me ) can take the exam and have it with there credentials and at the end of thhe day there hands on work is not to the same level. I
have worked with many nurses over the years who are in the same situation they are very book smart and have there masters BSN etc and they really suck as nurses. The same goes for Massage this test may even give an impression to potential employers that the people who have the advanced test are so much better when there are a lot of MT's out there who are Great hands on therapists and can learn the important techniques needed to help there clients but tests are just not there thing . Oh well good luck to everyone in which ever path you choose . I love being a LMT just as much if not more than nursing you see the effect of your work from start to Finnish and it is so rewarding. Nursing has changed over the years and has moved away from the bedside and the personal touch that was once there can be regained with massage touch is a sacred art and should be treasured.
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Permalink Reply by Julie Onofrio on
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I don't think it is necessary. There wasn't any study to see if it was needed. The only questionairres I ever saw already made the assumption that it was needed. That is how the whole thing started in the first place - without any evidence it was needed. I think they need to go back to the drawing board and do some research as to what is needed.
Julie
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Permalink Reply by Matthew D. Stewart on
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I'm not sure that entry-level licensing and certification nation-wide is robust enough yet so launching into a program of 'advanced certification' is premature. Whether the advanced certification is even needed is another question, which Julie has raised.
As for the proposal of leaving advanced certification to CEU providers, my opinion is that would result in a real mess. I think the variable quality of CE offerings is highlighted by the NCBTMB starting to review the CE Provider and course approval process. That certainly needs a clean-up first.
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Permalink Reply by BodyWork'Er on
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its a crock !!!!
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Permalink Reply by Ravensara Travillian on
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Yes, I think you are spot-on on both points. Entry-level is so ill-defined in the States that anything that builds on it cannot rely on it as a firm foundation. And if everyone invents their own "advanced certification", it will be like the story of the Tower of BabeI.
I think it is needed in the long term, but that is only my opinion--as Julie points out, the study this was based on just went ahead and assumed it. But even though I think it is needed, if done incorrectly, it will only amplify existing problems.
Matthew Stewart said:I'm not sure that entry-level licensing and certification nation-wide is robust enough yet so launching into a program of 'advanced certification' is premature. Whether the advanced certification is even needed is another question, which Julie has raised.
As for the proposal of leaving advanced certification to CEU providers, my opinion is that would result in a real mess. I think the variable quality of CE offerings is highlighted by the NCBTMB starting to review the CE Provider and course approval process. That certainly needs a clean-up first.
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Since the MBLEX came out and took the states by storm the NCBTMB has kept trying to reinvent itself and branch out, probably to get back the massive amount of revenue it has lost due to the MBLEX being so effective and popular, this just seems to be it's latest attempt.
I agree with many that in the long run it can be a good thing but I do not think we are at a point where we need it, or it would do much good. I would much rather have a specialist or an organization devoted to a specific type of massage say I am advanced in their technique then an overall certification board that is not specialized.
With the NCBMTB's latest announcement that I saw about advanced certification it makes me wonder if they are going to divide their CEU approval status into two tiers and the only way to be in the higher tier as a provider is for you to have passed it as well as the only students who can take the higher tier classes, are those who have passed it.
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Permalink Reply by K on
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In Nebraska we had to get 1000 hours. I have 1200 hours and I think the more education you have, the more IDEAS you will have. I do know I wish more hands on training was taught in college. Massage knowledge is endless.
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Permalink Reply by Laura Allen on
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I am going to be the first person to take it (really, they're letting me be numero uno). And I will of course let everyone know what I think of it after I do.
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Laura Allen said:I am going to be the first person to take it (really, they're letting me be numero uno). And I will of course let everyone know what I think of it after I do.
That sounds good I am looking forward to your opinion Laura .
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Permalink Reply by Billie Baker- A Feather's Touch on
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We only have to have 500 hours Accredited CPR certified and take the MBLEx In Tennessee . CEU's is the best place for any advanced anything.
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Permalink Reply by Laura Jakopak on
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I don't like the idea at all. I think it's another way for an organization to take our money without really doing much for us in return. Boo. I say booooooo!
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