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Admissions of Middle Georgia School of Massage

Application Process

Admissions Procedure

I. Set up an interview and a walk through of the school

II. Each prospective student is responsible for completing the Admissions Packet and turning the packet in before the published deadline. Packets turned in after the published deadline with be considered for the next open term.

III. Once the class is full registration will be closed. Each class has a limit of 8 people.

All INCOMPLETE Admission Packets will be returned.

The Admissions Packet consists of:

  • The Middle School of Georgia Admissions Application (found on the website)

  • A copy of their State issued Driver’s License or State issued Identification card

  • A copy their High School Diploma or recognized equivalent

  • Copy of Birth Certificate, Form N-550 Certificate of Naturalization, Form 560 Certificate of Citizenship or valid unexpired US Passport

  • Signed Acknowledgement that the State of Georgia will perform a criminal background check as part of the State Licensing Procedure

  • Three letters of reference attesting to applicant’s “good moral character” – defined to mean having professional integrity and a lack of any conviction for acts involving moral turpitude where the underlying conduct relates to the applicant’s fitness to practice massage therapy

  • A passport photo (2’ x 2”) taken within six (6) months of Initial Application

  • Signed acknowledgement of the deadline schedule

  • A typed essay describing why the applicant wants to become a Licensed Massage Therapist

IV. Upon Acceptance into the Program

Need to fill out:

  • Client intake form

  • Disclosure Form

  • Enrollment Agreement

  • Payment Balance Sheet – initial form

  • Copy of all checks and cash paid receipts – initial form

  • Uniform, supplies and book receipts

General Eligibility Requirements from the State of Georgia

Points are earnedAll Applicants for the Certified Massage Therapist Program must meet and provide proof of the following requirements:

  • Applicant must be at least eighteen (18) years of age; and

  • Applicant must have a high school diploma or its recognized equivalent; and

  • Applicant must be a citizen of the United States or a permanent resident of the United States; and

  • Applicant agrees to provide the Board with any and all information necessary, and

  • Authorizes the Board or its representatives to perform a criminal background check; and

  • Applicant must provide three (3) written references; and

  • Applicant must provide a passport photo (2” x 2”), taken within six (6) months of Initial Application.k assignments (~20% of each module)

Georgia Code

§ 43-24A-8. Licensure of massage therapists; application and requirements (a) No person may practice massage therapy in this state who is not a licensed massage therapist, or the holder of a valid provisional permit issued by the division director pursuant to this chapter. (b) Any applicant for a license as a massage therapist must submit a completed application upon a form and in such manner as the board prescribes, accompanied by applicable fees, and evidence satisfactory to the board that: (1) The applicant is at least 18 years of age; (2) The applicant has a high school diploma or its recognized equivalent; (3) The applicant is a citizen of the United States or a permanent resident of the United States; (4) The applicant is of good moral character. For purposes of this paragraph, “good moral character” means professional integrity and a lack of any conviction for acts involving moral turpitude where the underlying conduct relates to the applicant’s fitness to practice massage therapy; (5) The applicant has satisfactory results from a fingerprint record check report conducted by the Georgia Crime Information Center and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, as determined by the board. Application for a license under this Code section shall constitute express consent and authorization for the board or its representative to perform a criminal background check. Each applicant who submits an application to the board for licensure by examination agrees to provide the board with any and all information necessary to run a criminal background check, including, but not limited to, classifiable sets of fingerprints. The applicant shall be responsible for all fees associated with the performance of such background check (6) The applicant has completed successfully a board recognized educational program consisting of a minimum of 500 hours of course and clinical work; and (7) The applicant has passed satisfactorily the National Certification Examination for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork, an equivalent test approved by the board, or an examination administered by another state or jurisdiction whose license requirements meet or exceed those of this state. HISTORY: Code 1981, § 43-24A-8, enacted by Ga. L. 2005, p. 1251, § 1/SB 110; Ga. L. 2012, p. 1032, § 1/SB 143.

Scope of Practice for Massage Therapy Students

Rule 345-6-.02: Scope of Practice of Massage Therapy Students

  • A person pursuing a course of study leading to a degree or certificate as a massage therapist in an educational program recognized by the board may engage in the practice, services or activities of massage or massage therapy when such person is:

  • Actively enrolled in a massage therapy program or school approved by the Board

  • Designated by title indicating student status and shall not represent themselves as a massage therapist or massage practitioner

  • Fulfilling uncompensated work experiences required for the attainment of the degree or certificate. For the purpose of this rule “uncompensated” means a person in student status may not intentionally or knowingly agree to accept any compensation, directly or indirectly, overtly or covertly, in cash or in kind, or in form of payments, gifts, tips, remuneration, or rewards to or from any person or entity for services rendered while in student status.

  • The primary responsibility for the services provided for clients by the designated student rests with the licensed massage therapist supervisor or other authorized instructor.

  • Documentation of all services for clients and treatment plans must be reviewed and approved by the licensed massage therapist supervisor.

Transfer of Credit Policy

Middle Georgia School of Massage, LLC does not accept credit for previous education, training, work experience or CLEP.

Credits earned at Middle Georgia School of Massage may not transfer to another School.