After graduating from massage school, students go on to take the Massage & Bodywork Licensing Examination (MBLEx). Since practicing as a massage therapist depends on passing the examination, it can be one of the most dauting hurdles for most students. But with enough time studying and applying what you’ve learned in school, there’s nothing to fear. Here are the best MBLEx study tools to help you take the test with confidence.
1. MBLEx Test Prep by David Merlino, LMT
If you like to do your studying without the distraction of the internet, a test prep workbook like David Merlino’s study guide is a must. This comprehensive volume reviews pathology, anatomy, and physiology as well as business and ethics. There are more than 700 practice questions, crossword puzzles, and matching assignments to help you prepare. Students with test anxiety will also benefit from the study skills and test-taking techniques covered in this workbook.
2. MBLEx PocketPrep
This MBLEx app is built for the busy student. If you need to squeeze in studying between your job and school, PocketPrep will be your go-to tool. The well-designed app has quick questions of the day when you only have a few seconds to spare, 10 question quizzes, and timed quizzes. You can even review missed questions or focus on your weakest subjects.
3. ABMP Exam Coach
Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals has one of the best MBLEx study guides for visual learners. ABMP Exam Coach will take you through test prep questions, but if you struggle with origins and insertions until you actually see how they work, it’s worth investing in Exam Coach Plus for the Five-Minute Muscles web app.
