Make sure your qualification is eligible for SMA membership.

• Check our list of qualifications we know are definitely eligible
• Read our policy on intensive courses
• Check our list of schools delivering ineligible qualifications
• OR: email us with your qualification certificate & details of where and when you studied if you are in any doubt!

Make sure you have full professional liability insurance.

Applicants eligible for SMA membership can also apply for the SMA's discounted rate of insurance with Balens; Click here for more info!

Think you're ready to go?

Make sure you've got all your documents to hand and then click here to fill out the application form! 

If you hold a Level 3 qualification and are registered on a Level 4 or 5 course and don't intend to work using this qualification, then we recommend joining as a Student member. However, if you plan to work, charging for treatments, then continue applying for the level 3 category with full insurance.

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