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FSMTB MBLEx®Massage & Bodywork Licensing Examination
The Massage & Bodywork Licensing Examination (MBLEx) is administered by the Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards (FSMTB) and accepted by 46 of 49 regulated US jurisdictions as the qualifying exam for massage therapy licensure. Hawaii and New York administer their own state exams.
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Exam facts
Everything you need to know about the FSMTB MBLEx® exam.
- Passing score
- 630 / 900 (scaled)
- Format & length
- 100 multiple-choice questions · 110 minutes
- Voucher cost
- $265 USD per attempt
- Prerequisites
- Completion of an accepted massage therapy education program (state-specific hour requirements, typically 500-1000 hours)
- Validity
- MBLEx pass is permanent record; state license renewals vary (typically 2 years with 12-24 hours of CE)
What’s tested
Key topics on the FSMTB MBLEx® exam.
The Cert Climb question bank is mapped to every domain on the official FSMTB MBLEx® exam blueprint, so what you study is what the test asks.
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Kinesiology
- Pathology, Contraindications, Areas of Caution & Special Populations
- Benefits & Physiological Effects of Techniques That Manipulate Soft Tissue
- Client Assessment, Reassessment & Treatment Planning
- Ethics, Boundaries, Laws & Regulations
- Guidelines for Professional Practice
Who it’s for
Built for the people taking this exam.
Massage school graduates pursuing initial state licensure as a Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT). The MBLEx is the only national exam most state boards accept.
Why it matters in 2026
The career signal.
MBLEx is the single most widely accepted massage licensure exam in the US — passing it unlocks LMT licensure in 46 jurisdictions. Without it, most states do not allow paid hands-on practice. First-time pass rate is around 70%, and retake rates drop sharply, so prep quality directly impacts time-to-licensure.
What you get
Everything you need to actually pass.
Full question bank
1,500 questions covering every objective on the official FSMTB MBLEx® exam blueprint, with detailed explanations on every option — right and wrong.
Quiz modes
Timed exam simulation, missed-only review, topic drills, and a daily question of the day. Practice the way you study best.
Flashcards
Spaced-repetition flashcards generated from each topic. Pull them up on a phone in the gap between meetings.
Progress tracking
See per-topic accuracy and answered counts. Find weak areas before they cost you on test day.
Per-category premium
Unlocking FSMTB MBLEx® unlocks every other Medical exam in the Cert Climb catalog — pay once, stack credentials.
No-fluff explanations
Every wrong answer comes with a 2-3 sentence explanation of why it’s wrong, not just “the correct answer is X.” Pattern recognition is the whole game.
Read while you study
FSMTB MBLEx® articles & study guides
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about FSMTB MBLEx®
How many questions does the FSMTB MBLEx® bank have?
1,500 questions, organized into 7 subject areas mapped to the official exam objectives.
Is the free trial really free?
Yes. 30 questions, no credit card, no email-trap, no “activate by Friday or pay” spam. You either upgrade because the bank’s good, or you don’t.
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Premium is sold per category and unlocks every Medical exam in the Cert Climb catalog. Plans are 1-month, 3-month, or 12-month — see the upgrade modal for current pricing.
How current is the FSMTB MBLEx® content?
We track exam version updates and refresh the bank within weeks of new objectives. Where the version of an exam matters (e.g. CompTIA SY0-701 vs. SY0-601), question explanations call it out.
Can I cancel my subscription anytime?
Yes. Cancellation is one click from your profile. Your access continues through the end of the period you’ve already paid for.
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