Exam Prep Resources and Online Practice Exam
NCBTMB is proud to offer its voluntary Online Practice Exam to better prepare you for your upcoming exam. Please note that the use of this product does not guarantee a passing exam score.
The NCBTMB Online Practice Exam includes Level 1 Questions to help you study for your entry-level licensure exam and Level 2 Questions to help you study for the Board Certification exam.
Online Practice Exam Highlights
- Over 2,600+ practice questions
- Prepares you for both entry-level licensure and BCETMB exams
- Realistic exam questions from each exam category
- Personalized reports to analyze your strengths and weaknesses
- Created by massage therapy professionals
Online Practice Exam Costs
- $29.97 for a one-month subscription
- $49.97 for a three-month subscription
- $79.97 for a six-month subscription
Exam Prep Resources
Brick by Brick Article and Webinar Series
First appearing in Massage Magazine as a series, these articles provide insight into how the categories covered in the exam help your practice. These articles also provide insight into what you need to know to prepare for the exam.
with Portia Resnick, PH.D., ATC, BCTMB, LMT
with Douglas Nelson, BCTMB, LMT
with Christopher Jones, MS, BCTMB, LMT
with Matthew Gavzy, PTA, BCTMB, LMT
with Nancy Porambo, MS, CMNT, BCTMB, LMT
Online Practice Exam FAQs
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What is the Online Practice Exam?
Custom-designed by massage therapy educators to provide students, teachers, and administrators with an innovative one-stop exam prep resource, the Online Practice Exam is a voluntary study tool created by NCBTMB.
Better yet, the Online Practice Exam contains Level 1 questions that will help you to prepare for any entry-level licensing examination. Level 2 questions will best prepare you for the Board Certification (BCETMB) exam.
Click here to purchase the Online Practice Exam.
Please note: Use of this tool does not guarantee a passing exam score.
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How was the Online Practice Exam created?
NCBTMB’s Online Practice Exam was custom designed by a dedicated group of massage therapy educators to assist students, teachers, and administrators in preparation for Board Certification, as well as entry level licensing exams.
Please note: The OPE is a voluntary tool. Using this tool does not guarantee a passing exam score.
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Why should I purchase the Online Practice Exam?
The Online Practice Exam is a voluntary study tool to help you prepare for your both entry-level state licensure exam, as well as the Board Certification exam.
The Online Practice Exam was designed with students, teachers, and current practitioners in mind. Depending on your use of the Online Practice Exam, you may experience various benefits.
A few benefits of NCBTMB’s Online Practice Exam:
- Over 2,600 practice exam questions were custom-designed by expert leaders throughout the massage and bodywork profession.
- Realistic exam questions from each of the relevant exam categories.
- Detailed, personalized reports to help you analyze your strengths and weaknesses.
- Peace of mind and a feeling of preparedness when sitting for a licensure or NCBTMB’s Board Certification exam.
Student Benefits:
- Gain affordable access to thousands of entry-level questions that will prepare you for any entry-level licensure examination, as well as the BCETMB.
- Save on costs with discounted rates when your school purchases subscriptions in bulk.
- Practice with questions that are similar to those on the actual examinations.
- Compare scores of your last three practice exams to see how you have improved.
Instructor Benefits:
- Get customizable testing and automated scoring.
- Receive valuable real-time assessments of student performance.
- See improvement on overall student performance.
- Deep discounted savings when your school purchases subscriptions in bulk.
Please note: Use of this tool does not guarantee a passing exam score.
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What does the Online Practice Exam consist of?
The Online Practice Exam consists of over 2,600 practice exam questions designed by expert massage therapy educators throughout the profession. Additionally, the Online Practice Exam contains specific and realistic exam questions from each of the relevant exam categories you need to know for any entry-level licensing exam, as well as for the Board Certification exam.
Please note: The OPE is a voluntary tool. Using this tool does not guarantee a passing exam score.
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How does the Online Practice Exam best prepare me for the Board Certification Exam?
NCBTMB’s Online Practice Exam is a voluntary study tool for the Board Certification Exam with over 2,000 practice exams.
Please note: Use of this tool does not guarantee a passing exam score.
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Am I guaranteed to pass the Board Certification exam if I purchase the Online Practice Exam?
While NCBTMB’s Online Practice Exam is a voluntary tool meant to help prepare you for the exam, the use of this product does not guarantee a passing exam score. Additionally, it is far more important to understand the meaning behind the questions and answers—simply memorizing answers will not provide an adequate exam score or a deeper understanding of the subject matter.
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How much does the Online Practice Exam cost?
Several affordable pricing options are available:
- $29.97 for one-month subscription
- $49.97 for three-month subscription
- $79.97 for six-month subscription
To purchase the Online Practice Exam, click here.
Please note: The OPE is a voluntary tool. Using this tool does not guarantee a passing exam score.
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How do I purchase the Online Practice Exam?
Please purchase the Online Practice Exam by visiting our partner, TestRun, and registering at the following link: https://testrun.com/NCBTMB.
If you are first-time user, please click the “Register” button and follow the appropriate instructions.
Please note: The OPE is a voluntary tool. Using this tool does not guarantee a passing exam score.
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How do I access the Online Practice Exam?
Once you complete your subscription purchase, you are given direct access to login. You will also receive an email with subscription/login information. You can access the Online Practice Exam at https://testrun.com/NCBTMB.
The Online Practice Exam is available 24/7, 365 days a year—so you can practice on your own time and at your own pace.
Please note: The OPE is a voluntary tool. Using this tool does not guarantee a passing exam score.
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Can I purchase the Online Practice Exam if I am not yet registered to take a licensing or Board Certification exam?
Yes. Please visit https://testrun.com/NCBTMB and click “Register.” Follow the appropriate instructions to purchase your desired subscription.
Please note: The OPE is a voluntary tool. Using this tool does not guarantee a passing exam score.
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What are some tips for making the most of the Online Practice Exam?
Purchasing the Online Practice Exam is only one voluntary step towards best preparing yourself for your entry-level licensing exam or Board Certification exam. Here are a few tips on how you can make the most of your study time with the Online Practice Exam:
- Keep books near you. Look up terms you don’t understand rather than skip over them.
- Don’t just memorize questions and answers—truly work on understanding the concepts so you can apply your new knowledge to other relevant exam questions.
- Don’t skip over words or terminology you don’t know. Look them up.
Most importantly: There are no tools that guarantee that you will pass any test. This tool will show you similar questions and answers that will be on entry level licensure exams and the Board Certification exam. Understanding the terminology of the tests and how the exam questions are written will give you the confidence and knowledge you need to pass a test. As stated above, you must understand every word and digest the material.
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How far in advance should I purchase the Online Practice Exam?
In short, it all depends on your learning style. From the day you sign up to take the NCBTMB Board Certification exam, you have three months to take the exam. That may be the perfect opportunity to purchase a three-month subscription. Ask yourself what will be best for you and make your decision based on that. There is no right or wrong time to purchase the Online Practice Exam.
Please note: The OPE is a voluntary product. Use of this product does not guarantee a passing exam score.
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