Acupressure Institute - Certification

850-Hour Program Description

Program Description Professional Development Program Policies

The 850-hour Acupressure Therapy Program enables you to be proficient in several areas of study including advanced acupressure, traditional Asian modalities and related bodywork therapies. Based on your professional goals and interests, you individualize your program by selecting from a variety of bodywork and holistic therapy classes. This career training program also prepares students who wish to become recognized professionals in the field of acupressure to take the National Asian Bodywork Exam.
The 850-hour program enables you to practice as a professional Acupressure Therapist and work with other health care practitioners. If you decide to relocate, this program may fulfill other state requirements for practicing massage therapy elsewhere in the United States.

To enroll in the 850 hour Acupressure Therapy Program: Download & complete the following forms. Mail completed forms with $650 downpayment (includes $100 registration fee) or full payment of $8,750 (you receive $200 off for paying entire amount.)

Prerequisite: Students must complete our Basic 150-hour training or equivalent.
Entrance Exam: Students are required to take an entrance exam prior to being accepted into this program to establish their basic understanding of acupressure concepts and practices.

Previous Massage Training: Massage school graduates who want to enroll into our 850-hour program are required to take our three core basic training classes (Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced Acupressure). These classes prepare massage therapists to pass the entrance examination.

850-Hour Program Requirements
Prerequisites
Basic Training Certificate or Equivalent Entrance Exam
Coursework	Hours
Advanced Training 30 classes selected from Advanced Classes	360
Anatomy & Kinesiology Classes	105
Apprenticeship Trainings (3 classes)	30
Self Development Includes 25 hours of Tai Chi at the Institute plus 25 additional hours of internal healing arts such as Tai Chi, Chi Gung, or meditation taken at other institutions	50
Professional Development (see Professional Development above for more information)
Project and/or Teacher Training	150
Documented Clinical Practice	110
Advanced Clinical Practice Sessions - Advanced (minimum of 40 hours)	40
4 Private Instructor Consultations	4
Evaluation	1
TOTAL HOURS	850

850-Hour Program Fees
Downpayment (includes $100 non-refundable registration fee)	$650
TOTAL*	$8,950

*Receive a $200 discount if paid in full in advance.

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