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Competency-based education (CBE) is crucial for massage therapy training, but definitions and curriculum hours vary widely. Standardizing essential competencies is a key step toward broader adoption of effective educational models.

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Background:

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  • Entry-level massage therapy curricula exhibit significant variation in required clock hours (500–3000+ hours).
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