Massage Therapy

Admission and Registration

Prerequisite and Admittance

Students will need to be proficient in the English language. Students will be admitted into the program as soon as payment is received on a first-come-first-served basis. There is limited seating for this program.

Technical Requirements

Students must also meet the technical standards,which include:

• Auditory ability sufficient to monitor and assess health needs.
• Mobility sufficient to support and move clients; must be able to perform one-hour massage sessions while standing, bending over clients, reaching for supplies.
• Motor skills and arm strength sufficient to keep uniform pressure on client and adjust based on client response.
• Tactile ability sufficient for physical assessment.
• Visual ability sufficient for observation and assessment necessary in massage therapy setting.
• Ability to work calmly and efficiently while providing massage services to the satisfaction of the client.

Costs

Your startup cost for the program is $315. Registration and payments will be received on a first-come-first-served basis.

This will include the cost of the first course (Introduction to Massage Therapy), liability insurance, and your basic textbooks. The cost of the complete program is approximately $5800. However, students may pay for each course as they approach, which will be approximately $300-600 per month. The length of the program is usually 11 months long to complete prior to licensure. Federal Stafford Loans will not cover these expenses; however, some community based employment and training programs as well as military benefits may be available to cover full or partial cost of tuition. Please contact these particular agencies for details.

Additional Costs
Liability insurance is required for all students and is valid for one academic year for $15. Renewal will be required in September 2009. Additional costs for supplementary texts, handouts, field trips, or other supplies may be incurred during the course of the program.

Registration Procedures

Step 1 :

Attend one of the following mandatory information session listed below. Information sessions are free and no appointment is needed.

Step 2 :

Complete the Massage Therapy Registration Form (PDF). Your minimum payment is $315 to be fully registered.

Step 3 :

Registration and payment are collected at the information sessions. You may also choose to register and pay by credit card by calling the Non-Credit Registration Office at 734-9211. Textbooks will be issued on the first class meeting.

*** Any further questions regarding the program should be directed to Martin Chong, Massage Therapy Program Director, at 734-9540 or through email at martincs@hawaii.edu