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MASSAGE & BODYWORK LICENSING EXAMINATION CONTENT OUTLINE
ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY (14%) A. System structure  Circulation  Digestive  Endocrine  Integumentary  Lymphatic  Muscular  Nervous Reproduction  Respiratory  Skeletal  Special Senses  Urinary B. System function  Circulation  Digestive  Endocrine  Integumentary  Lymphatic  Muscular  Nervous  Reproduction  Respiratory Skeletal  Special Senses Urinary  C. Healthcare related and medical terminology D. Tissue injury and repair E. Concepts of energetic anatomy PATHOLOGY, CONTRAINDICATIONS, AREAS OF CAUTION, SPECIALPOPULATIONS (13%) A. Common pathologies B. Contraindications  Site specific  Pathology related  Special populations  Tools  Special applications C. Areas of caution D. Special populations E. Classesof medications OVERVIEW OF MASSAGE & BODYWORK HISTORY/CULTURE/ MODALITIES (5%) A. History of massage & bodywork B. Overview of the different skill sets used in contemporary massage/bodyworkenvironments C. Overview of massage/bodywork modalities

BENEFITS AND PHYSIOLOGICAL EFFECTS OF TECHNIQUES THAT MANIPULATE SOFT TISSUE (17%) A. Identification of the physiological effects of soft tissuemanipulation B. Psychological aspects and benefits of touch C. Benefits of soft tissue manipulation for specific client populations D. Soft tissue techniques  Types of strokes  Sequence of application E.Hot/cold applications

ETHICS, BOUNDARIES, LAWS, REGULATIONS (13%) A. Ethical behavior B. Professional boundaries C. Code of ethics violations D. The therapeutic relationship E. Dual relationshipsF. Sexual misconduct G. Massage/bodywork-related laws and regulations H. Scope of practice I. Professional communication J. Confidentiality K. Principles

KINESIOLOGY (11%) A. Components andcharacteristics of muscles B. Concepts of muscle contractions C. Proprioceptors D. Locations, attachments (origins, insertions), actions and fiber directions of muscles E. Joint structure and function F....