Examination Blueprint

NEW YORK STATE

MASSAGE THERAPY EXAMINATION BLUEPRINT

This examination blueprint has been prepared from the Massage Therapy job analysis conducted in 2021.

1. Assessment & Evaluation (15% of examination--21 items)
   1. Intake Interview
   2. Physical Examination - Evaluation of clients for treatment; gathering information about client's condition; performing passive, active, and resisted movements
2. Development of a Treatment Plan (27% of examination--37 items)
   1. Definition of scope of treatment
   2. Areas of knowledge, including anatomy, physiology, and pathology in exploring client's condition
   3. Selection of appropriate modes of treatment; re-evaluation of initial treatment plan
3. Application of Treatment Skills (28% of examination--39 items)
   1. Preparation
   2. Application of Massage Therapy techniques
   3. Application of accessory therapeutic techniques
   4. Patient education
4. Treatment of clients affected by specific conditions (16% of examination--23 items)
5. Professional Responsibilities, Business Practice and Professional Ethics (14% of examination--20 items)
   1. Knowledge of State laws and regulations governing practice of Massage Therapy
   2. Client-record keeping
   3. Safety and First Aid

   
   Total Number of Items: 140
   Number of Items Requiring Knowledge of Eastern methods: 20 (14% of examination)
   
   Note: This test blueprint is effective beginning with the examination of March 2025.