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How long is my background check valid for after I complete the MTAC?

Your background check is valid for two years, should you pursue Board Certification within that timeframe. You will not be required to pay the $25 Background Check Fee upon completing your Initial Board Certification Application as long as you apply/pursue the credential within the two-year timeframe.

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Why do I need a background check?

The cost of the MTAC is $135, which includes the assessment and a background check. The background check is valid for two years, should an individual pursue Board Certification within that timeframe. As passing a criminal background check is required for Board Certification, completing it along with your MTAC is another means of proving your…

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Where do I go to take the MTAC?

The MTAC is available to eligible candidates at all Prometric nationwide testing centers. Detailed information will be provided upon review and approval of your MTAC application. The MTAC is available in English, Spanish, and Mandarin.

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What are the eligibility requirements of MTAC?

Eligibility requirements for the MTAC are as follows: Must be 18 years of age or older; AND Pass a criminal background check (performed by NCBTMB)* And one of the following: Proof of current enrollment or graduation from an NCBTMB Assigned School; OR Proof of current enrollment or graduation from a minimum 500-hour entry level massage…

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How much does the MTAC Cost?

The cost of the MTAC is $135, which includes the assessment and a background check (performed by NCBTMB). The background check is valid for two years, should you pursue Board Certification within that timeframe.

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What content areas does the MTAC cover?

The MTAC is composed of 120 multiple-choice questions and is graded in raw score format. The tool assesses various areas reflective of both the Board Certification Exam and core curriculum, including: Massage Modalities, Techniques and Manual Forces, Applied Science (Anatomy, Physiology, Kinesiology, Pathology/Injury, and Pharmacology), Professional Communication, Professionalism and Ethics, Laws and Business Practices, Self…

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