Admissions Requirements

There is no prerequisite training for admission to the State Registration Program. For the National Program, AHAMB requires enrollment in the full 300 hours of the State Registration Program, a minimum of 250 hours massage therapy training (equivalent to those required by the State of Texas), or registration in Texas as a massage therapist. Enrollment is on a first come, first served basis. The student/teacher ratio shall not exceed 15:1.

Academy for the Healing Arts evaluates each applicant without discrimination regarding age, sex, race, nationality, religion, creed, disability, or marital status. In order to be considered for admission, the student must:

• be at least 18 years of age or older prior to completion of course
  
• have a High school diploma or GED prior to completion of course
  
• be physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially capable of completing the course
  
• furnish a current photo ID
  
• submit a completed application, along with a non-refundable application fee of $25.00

How to Apply and Enroll

Please apply as early as possible. Early application helps you plan your time so that you will have the best chance for success and enjoyment of your studies. You may submit your application by mail or in person along with a $25.00 non-refundable Registration Fee. Application does not guarantee acceptance. You will then need to contact the school to schedule an enrollment consultation.

For each prospective student, we will provide an enrollment consultation, which will include a school tour, time for individual questions and discussion with the admissions staff, and completion of enrollment if applicant is accepted. All applications will be reviewed by the directors prior to the enrollment consultation.

To apply and enroll please follow these steps:

1. Submit your application by mail or in person along with a $25.00 non-refundable Registration Fee.
2. Provided current photo ID and copies of all applicable documents showing proof of education, including High School Diploma, GED, and college transcripts if applicable.
3. Have an enrollment consultation with our admissions staff.
4. Be accepted into the program.
5. Pay a minimum tuition deposit of $400.00
6. Complete all necessary paperwork including Enrollment Agreement, and Installment Contract.

Ineligibility

A student may be ineligible for registration as a massage therapist by the Texas Department of Health if he/she has been convicted of, entered a plea of nolo contendere or guilty to, or received deferred adjudication for crimes or offenses involving prostitution or sexual offenses; or convicted of a violation of the Massage Therapy Act within the past five years. Anyone employed at a sexually oriented business will not be accepted for enrollment at Academy for the Healing Arts.

Late Enrollment

Space permitting, enrollment will be allow if no more than 25 hours of the program has been completed. All hours missed due to late enrollment must be made up. A written time allotment will be arranged for the make up of missing hours at the time of enrollment. If hours are not made up within that time frame, they will be considered absences and the $15.00 per hour fee for make up hours will be applied to any hours not completed.

Previous Education and Training

If a student wishes to receive credit for previous training they have completed, they must submit an official transcript to the Texas Department of Health for evaluation. Upon written confirmation from the State of approval for course work, the written confirmation will be placed in the student's file. If course work is approved, this may result in the program length being shortened and the cost being reduced. All course work to be used for credit must be submitted to the school at least two weeks in advance of the proposed starting date of the program.