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NBCAAM Equine Massage Therapist Certification Exam
Actual EXAM Questions and Correct Answers with
EXPLANATIONS LATEST THIS YEAR
NBCAAM Equine Massage Therapist Certification Exam
Exam Coverage Summary
The National Board of Certification for Animal Acupressure and Massage (NBCAAM) provides
certification exams for equine massage and acupressure, as well as canine massage and acupressure . To
be eligible for the equine massage certification exam, candidates must complete a minimum of 200
hours of education covering specific curriculum topics .
Required Curriculum Components :
• 50 hours of hands-on training including:
o Minimum 40 hours of in-person training demonstrating, observing, and practicing
massage or acupressure
o Ten (10) hours additional in-person training (content determined by instructors within
scope of practice)
• Case Study Requirements: Ten (10) independent sessions documented and instructor-reviewed,
including multiple animals
• Massage Techniques must include: Effleurage, Petrissage, Friction, Vibration, Tapotement,
Compression
• Theory topics: Behavior, Handling, Ethics, Biosecurity, Assessment, Benefits of bodywork,
Contraindications, Practice guidelines
Question 1
What is the minimum number of education hours required to be eligible for the NBCAAM Equine
Massage certification exam?
A) 100 hours
B) 150 hours
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C) 200 hours
D) 250 hours
Correct Answer: C
Summary Rationale: NBCAAM requires a minimum of 200 hours of education in topics related to equine
massage from an approved program or combination of learning experiences .
Question 2
How many hours of hands-on training are required for NBCAAM equine massage certification?
A) 25 hours
B) 40 hours
C) 50 hours
D) 75 hours
Correct Answer: C
*Summary Rationale: Candidates must complete 50 hours of hands-on training, which includes a
minimum of 40 hours of in-person training .*
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Question 3
What is the minimum number of in-person training hours required within the 50-hour hands-on
requirement?
A) 20 hours
B) 30 hours
C) 40 hours
D) 45 hours
Correct Answer: C
*Summary Rationale: The hands-on requirement includes a minimum of 40 hours of in-person training
that must include demonstration, observation, and practice of massage or acupressure .*
Question 4
How many independent case study sessions must be completed and documented for NBCAAM
certification?
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A) 5 sessions
B) 8 sessions
C) 10 sessions
D) 15 sessions
Correct Answer: C
*Summary Rationale: Candidates must complete ten (10) independent sessions that are documented
and instructor-reviewed. Case studies should include multiple animals .*
Question 5
Which of the following massage techniques is NOT listed as a required component of NBCAAM equine
massage training?
A) Effleurage
B) Petrissage
C) Rolfing
D) Tapotement
NBCAAM Equine Massage Therapist Certification Exam
Actual EXAM Questions and Correct Answers with
EXPLANATIONS LATEST THIS YEAR
NBCAAM Equine Massage Therapist Certification Exam
Exam Coverage Summary
The National Board of Certification for Animal Acupressure and Massage (NBCAAM) provides
certification exams for equine massage and acupressure, as well as canine massage and acupressure . To
be eligible for the equine massage certification exam, candidates must complete a minimum of 200
hours of education covering specific curriculum topics .
Required Curriculum Components :
• 50 hours of hands-on training including:
o Minimum 40 hours of in-person training demonstrating, observing, and practicing
massage or acupressure
o Ten (10) hours additional in-person training (content determined by instructors within
scope of practice)
• Case Study Requirements: Ten (10) independent sessions documented and instructor-reviewed,
including multiple animals
• Massage Techniques must include: Effleurage, Petrissage, Friction, Vibration, Tapotement,
Compression
• Theory topics: Behavior, Handling, Ethics, Biosecurity, Assessment, Benefits of bodywork,
Contraindications, Practice guidelines
Question 1
What is the minimum number of education hours required to be eligible for the NBCAAM Equine
Massage certification exam?
A) 100 hours
B) 150 hours
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C) 200 hours
D) 250 hours
Correct Answer: C
Summary Rationale: NBCAAM requires a minimum of 200 hours of education in topics related to equine
massage from an approved program or combination of learning experiences .
Question 2
How many hours of hands-on training are required for NBCAAM equine massage certification?
A) 25 hours
B) 40 hours
C) 50 hours
D) 75 hours
Correct Answer: C
*Summary Rationale: Candidates must complete 50 hours of hands-on training, which includes a
minimum of 40 hours of in-person training .*
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Question 3
What is the minimum number of in-person training hours required within the 50-hour hands-on
requirement?
A) 20 hours
B) 30 hours
C) 40 hours
D) 45 hours
Correct Answer: C
*Summary Rationale: The hands-on requirement includes a minimum of 40 hours of in-person training
that must include demonstration, observation, and practice of massage or acupressure .*
Question 4
How many independent case study sessions must be completed and documented for NBCAAM
certification?
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A) 5 sessions
B) 8 sessions
C) 10 sessions
D) 15 sessions
Correct Answer: C
*Summary Rationale: Candidates must complete ten (10) independent sessions that are documented
and instructor-reviewed. Case studies should include multiple animals .*
Question 5
Which of the following massage techniques is NOT listed as a required component of NBCAAM equine
massage training?
A) Effleurage
B) Petrissage
C) Rolfing
D) Tapotement
