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CL ASSROOM TO CLIENT F r e e S O A P n o t e s w i t h M a s s a g e B o o k f o r A B M P m e m b e r s : a b m p . u s / M a s s a g e b o o k 41 4. GET ABMP EXAM COACH ABMP Exam Coach is a new online exam preparation product developed to help you pass the MBLEx. It saves you study time because it has definitions and audio pronunciations of approximately 2,400 terms, automated flash cards, quizzes, and full-length practice examinations that mimic the MBLEx. And, when you purchase ABMP Exam Coach, you are also able to receive your first year of professional membership with ABMP at the great rate of $75. ABMP membership includes liability insurance, which you will need to protect yourself and your practice, and which is required by many employers. ABMP Exam Coach is perhaps the most efficient way you can study for the MBLEx. Try out the free demo at www.abmp.com/examcoach. 5. MAKE A STUDY PLAN A study plan is an organized schedule you create that outlines study times and learning goals. Write a four-week study plan focused on the areas of weakness identified by the information provided on your MBLEx score, then stick to it. 6. LEARN THE LANGUAGE One of the primary reasons people fail the MBLEx is that they haven't mastered health-care and anatomical terminology. If you don't have ABMP Exam Coach to help you with this process, use your textbook and identify topics that appear similar to the MBLEx topics where you performed poorly. Mark the pages related to this content with paperclips. Now skim through a chapter and highlight every TIP! Overprepare. Use active learning methods in every study session; reading the text and looking over lecture notes is not sufficient. Instead, make flash cards, recite term definitions out loud, and write practice quizzes to predict what type of information you might see on the MBLEx. If you haven't developed good study habits during school, you may want to invest in a program like ABMP Exam Coach to prepare. This carefully designed web-based program has thoughtfully organized and prepared study materials to save you time. MBLEx FAQ • What do I need to take with me? Remember, you must bring two forms of acceptable identification to the test site. The primary identification must include a photograph and signature and not be expired. Common forms of primary identification include a US driver's license, US state ID, US passport or US Certificate of Naturalization, military ID, or alien registration card (green card or permanent resident visa). A temporary driver's license, learner's permit, or expired driver's license with renewal paperwork are not acceptable. The secondary form of identification must include a signature and not be expired. Common forms of secondary identification include any ID on the primary list, US social security card, school ID, employee ID or work badge, or bank-issued credit card, ATM, or debit card. • When should I arrive? Plan to arrive at least 30 minutes before your reporting time. If you arrive after your scheduled reporting time, you will not be admitted to the test site and will forfeit all fees and have to begin the application process again. • Will I get a break during the test? You have two hours to complete a 100-question exam, 10 minutes of which is used to complete the necessary security and confidentially agreements. In the event you need to take a break to run to the restroom or to eat a snack, the clock will not stop. You must take these breaks as part of the two hours allotted to your examination. In most cases, you should be able to take one break if you need it and still complete the exam on time. • When will I know if I passed? You will receive your official score report at the test center when you finish the examination. The results will be reported as a PASS with your numerical score or a FAIL with your numerical score. The numerical-scaled scoring system ranges from 300 (the lowest score anyone can get) to 900 (the highest score anyone can get). To pass, you need a score of 630 or higher.

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