Cost

The total tuition amount is $4,000 plus a non-refundable $100 application fee. Tuition includes handout materials and a startup kit of lotions and supplies.

All tuition payments are due on the first day of each month. A late fee of $29 will be assessed if payment is not received or postmarked by the 10th of the month. Two consecutively missed payments will result in immediate withdrawal from the school. Students may be reinstated once tuition is current, unless the date of completion has lapsed. Students who are not current on tuition payments will not receive any credit for classes until all financial obligations to the University have been met.

Textbooks - Not Included in Tuition

Required

• Mosby's Fundamentals of Therapeutic Massage, 4th Ed by Sandy Fritz

• Hole's Human Anatomy and Physiology, 11th Ed by Shier, Butler, Lewis

Supplemental

• Massage, a Career at Your Fingertips by Martin Ashley

• Business Mastery by Cherie Sohnen-Moe

• The Business of Massage published by American Massage Therapy Association

• Illustrated Essentials of Musculoskeletal Anatomy by Sieg & Adams

• Trail Guide to the Body, 2nd Ed. by Andrew Biel

• Mosby's Musculoskeletal Anatomy Coloring Book by Joseph E. Muscolino

Equipment and Supplies

Massage tables, skeletons, library books and videos are provided for student usage in the classroom. Students are encouraged to buy a massage table to practice massage at home as soon as feasible. The cost of a professional table is around $300 to $500 and varies depending on the quality and construction. Earthlite massage tables and accessories are offered at a discount to all students of AUOHA.

All students are required to purchase at least two sets of twin sheets, a pillowcase cover, hand towel and full body towel for hands-on classroom techniques. We recommend that linen thread count be at least 200 tpi.

Massage services, Biotone massage lubricants and other accessories may be purchased at the Healing Arts Center at a discount to all current students.

State and National Board and Certification Examinations

State and National licensing and/or certification examinations are the individual student's responsibility.  Students should be aware that all test fees are in addition to the tuition paid to the school and are the student's responsibility to pay to the sponsoring organization.  The school makes every attempt to provide accurate information on test dates and fees for Federation and National Board examinations.  American University of Healing Arts highly suggests that student research other municipal requirements depending on the city or state they are interested in working.

In order to be licensed in Arkansas as a Licensed Massage Therapist one must meet curriculum requirements:

     One hundred and seventy five (175) hours of anatomy, physiology, pathology, and contraindications to massage therapy;
     Two hundred and twenty five (225) hours of technique;
     Twenty five (25) hours of hydrotherapy, electrotherapy and heliotherapy;
     Twenty five (25) hours of hygiene and infection control;
     Twenty five (25) hours of massage therapy law, business management, and professional ethics;
     and
     Twenty five (25) hours of related subjects approved by the board.

The National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork eligibility requirements if enrolled in a program after June 1, 2005.

A minimum of 500 hours of in-class, supervised instruction, broken down as follows:

     125 hours of in-class, supervised instruction in the body's systems and anatomy, physiology and kinesiology;
     200 hours of in-class, supervised instruction in massage and bodywork assessment, theory and application;
     40 hours of in-class, supervised instruction in pathology;
     10 hours of in-class instruction in business and ethics (a minimum of 6 hours in ethics);
     125 hours of additional in-class, supervised instruction in an area or related field that theoretically completes your massage program of study.

Graduated from an established school that is approved as a state-licensed training institute to provide massage therapy and/or bodywork in the state in which it is located and meets NCBTMB's criteria to receive a school code.

American University of Healing Arts holds an official school code issued by the NCBTMB. For more information on acquiring national certification you may contact them at NCBTMB 1901 S. Meyers Road, Suite 240, Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181 (800)296-0664. www.ncbtmb.com.

In order to be eligible to sit for the Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards Examination;

Must submit an application to FSMTB or directly through a State Licensing Board or Agency;
Completed a 500 hour program in massage therapy;
Passport-size photo;
Verification of education and training in content subject area;
Agree in writing to abide by FSMTB policies; and
Pay required fees.

For additional information consult the Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards at www.fsmtb.org or call the toll-free number 1-800-9MB-EXAM.

Exam Fees

Graduates who inted to practice within the state of Arkansas must obtain a license from the Arkansas State Board of Massage Therapy by sitting for the Federation of State Exam (MBLex), the fees and registration for this test is currently $195.  Graduates will also need to take the Arkansas State Law test; the fees and registration for this test is currently $180.

Graduates considering practicing in another state are encouraged to take the National Certification Board of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork exam. The approximate examination fee is $225.  More information is available by calling the National Certification Board at 1-800-296-0664 or checking their website at www.ncbtmb.com.  Each state has different regulations on massage therapy practices.