CLT exam prep — worth certifying if you already do MRT protocols in practice?

Failed my first attempt by 4 points. Phase 2 reintroduction protocol details tripped me up — know the timing and how to interpret ambiguous reactions during food reintroduction. More specific than you'd expect.

Passed on my first attempt after about 3 weeks of prep. The immunology section is conceptual but not deep — know your cytokines and innate vs adaptive responses as they relate to food sensitivity and you'll be fine.

Took it 8 months ago. Definitely more application than pure biochemistry. You need MRT result interpretation cold — which foods are reactive at different levels and why that changes Phase 1 choices.

My biggest surprise was how much they test patient communication and case management, not just the science. About 15–20% of questions felt like counseling scenarios.

Honestly, you're in a better position than most going in. I was in a similar spot, I'd been doing MRT with clients for about a year before I sat for the exam, and I thought the clinical stuff would carry me through. It did help, but there were gaps I didn't expect, mainly around the theoretical foundations and the specific protocol terminology they test on. I studied part-time over about six weeks, mostly early mornings before my kids woke up and during lunch breaks. The clt foundational techniques protocols practice questions were probably the most useful thing I used because they matched how the exam actually phrases things, which isn't always how we talk about it in practice.

If you've been doing MRT for two years you're not starting from zero, but don't skip the review just because you feel comfortable clinically. The exam asks you to justify the "why" behind protocol decisions in a pretty specific way. Carve out maybe 30-45 minutes a few times a week and you'll be fine.