I miraculously passed the certification exam to practice as a massage therapist in July 2003. I'm not sure how, it was impossibly difficult! The certification lasts four years... so it lapsed last year because I didn't think I could afford the Continuing Education and recertification fees. I had resigned myself to the fact that I would never practice again outside my family and friends (not that I don't love you... I just want to have the option of practicing again in the future). Well, The NCBTMB (National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork) sent me an e-mail in May offering to drop the lapse fee and allow me to re-certify with no further consequences if I completed the requirements and applied by August 15th. To make a long story short, I knew this would be the last chance for me to renew my certification and ever have a chance of practicing again. I knew there was no way in heck I could ever pass that exam again. I did what I needed to do -- ordered, paid for (ouch!), completed, and passed 5 home study courses and submitted all the required paperwork and documentaion, and paid some more (ouch again!). I just received this via e-mail:
Congratulations Megan! The NCBTMB is pleased to inform you that your certification has been extended through: 07/22/11 00:00:00. Your new certificate should be arriving in the mail within the next couple of weeks. If you do not receive your new certificate within four (4) weeks, please contact us so that we can research the cause of the issue. The NCBTMB wishes to thank you for helping to maintain and keep the profession safer through your continued commitment to professionalism and ethical practice.
4 comments:
That's awesome! I know my parents have had April from the Stake come over a few times and for massages. That's some good money there.
Congratulations!! That is awesome!!!
Yeah for you! That is wonderful! Congrats!
Congrats, Megs!!! That makes me so happy to hear. I know that means so much to you. You still got it, Baby! :)
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