While reading the responses to NCBTMB’s distance education (DE) posts it seems that some individuals assumed that hands on course work can be completed via DE for certification. This is not true. Only “non-kinesthetic” (non-hands on courses such as business, ethics, etc.) will be accepted via DE for certification.

That being said, what “non-kinesthetic (non-hands on) courses lend themselves to beng taught in a DE environment and what “non-kinesthetic” courses should remain in the face-to-face environment?

Recertifying your credential as a nationally certified massage therapist or bodyworker is a personal choice. Some individuals recertify without question while others struggle with why they need to do this. What do you feel is the value of recertification and what can NCBTMB do to increase the value of recertification for you?