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Certificants
Practitioners know that NCBTMB certification is much more than a credential. It’s the cornerstone of a successful career, distinguishing you as a dedicated professional with the knowledge and skills to uphold high standards of excellence. And the benefits are immeasurable, national certification:
  • Represents the highest credential in the field
  • Communicates a commitment to safe, ethical practice
  • Provides a competitive edge
  • Gains visibility and credibility
  • Increases employment opportunities within/between states
  • Allows reimbursement by some insurance companies
  • Reassures clients and employers
  • Includes a listing in NCBTMB’s practitioner locator service
  • Establishes practitioners as healthcare providers on par with other professionals requiring certification
The next step in a practitioner’s career is recertification. This process allows massage therapists and bodyworkers to build upon their knowledge and skills through continuing education and hands-on work experience. Recertification also provides the opportunity for practitioners to demonstrate their continued commitment to ethics and excellence. To find out how you can become recertified, click here.

  
What it means to be certified
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Recertification
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