Which organization accredits Massage Therapy?

• A. CACREP
• B. National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB)
• C. American Music Therapy Association (AMTA)
• D. CAAEP

Answer: (B)

Understanding how massage therapy credentials are established helps here. The organization that plays the central role for massage therapy qualifications is the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork, which administers the national certification that practitioners obtain to demonstrate their competency. This certification is widely recognized by licensing boards and employers in the field. The other options relate to different areas or types of credentialing: CACREP is tied to counseling program accreditation, the American Music Therapy Association is specific to music therapy, and the remaining choice does not serve as the recognized accrediting body for massage therapy education. So the organization associated with massage therapy credentials is the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork.