National Certification represents credibility, integrity and professional commitment. Nationally Certified practitioners pledge to uphold a rigorous Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice. NCBTMB?s programmatic work includes an Approved Provider program for continuing education; an Assigned School Outreach program to provide schools with resources and support; an Ethics & Discipline program to hold certificants to high standards; an Exam Development program with both licensing and credentialing assessments; and a School Compliance program to help ensure the quality of massage programs. NCBTMB also champions the cause to help eliminate Human Trafficking from the massage therapy profession. The mission of the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB) is to define and advance the highest standards in the massage therapy and bodywork profession.