Professional Massage Therapy

Instructional Program (CIP)

Description

A.    Course Objective: To prepare students to administer a professional massage in a clinical or spa environment.
Description: This 700-hour Massage Therapy program provides students with rigorous, comprehensive training in the art and science of massage therapy. Complemented by Milady’s Theory & Practice of Therapeutic Massage textbook, coursework includes human anatomy and physiology, kinesiology, pathology, medical terminology, business and ethics, integrative assessment and documentation, and various massage modalities. The curriculum furnishes a solid foundation to master many different bodywork techniques. Additionally, students will apply their broad theoretical knowledge and developing skills through hands-on experience practicing on clients at the student clinic.

B.    Total Cost of Program (include all costs to student including testing, licensure):  $14,000.00

C.    Provide a list of all books required for the program (even if cost of books is included in tuition):
Theory & Practice of Therapeutic Massage 6th Ed. by Mark F. beck - Cengage Learning, 2020

D.    Provide a list of all supplies required for the program (even if costs are included in tuition):
Massage tables, bolsters, linens, towels, oils/creams/lotions, basalt stones, hot stone roasters, hot towel cabinets 

E.    WIOA Contact for Enrollment Status /Credential Verification: 
Name: Kaelen Johnson
Email: kaelen@pureaesthetics.edu
Phone number: 520-514-7873

F.    Direct Website link to the program: www.pureaesthetics.edu

G.    Additional information: 
•    Background check requirements for licensing and background restrictions for working in the occupation:
Arizona Board for Massage Therapy requires a full set of fingerprints on a standard FD-258 fingerprint card for the purpose of obtaining a federal and state criminal records check.
•    The following requirements set forth by the Arizona Revised Statute R.S. § 32-4222 Qualifications for Licensure:
1.        An applicant for a license as a massage therapist shall:
2.    Within five years preceding the date of the application, not have been convicted of:
 (a) A class 1, 2 or 3 felony.
 (b) A class 4, 5 or 6 felony offense involving moral turpitude that has a reasonable relationship to the practice of massage therapy.
 (c) A misdemeanor involving prostitution or solicitation or other similar offense involving moral turpitude that has a reasonable relationship to the practice of massage therapy.
1.    Within the past five years, not have voluntarily surrendered a license under section 32-4254 or not have had a license to practice massage therapy or another similar license revoked by a political subdivision of this state or a regulatory agency in another jurisdiction in the United States for an act that occurred in that jurisdiction and that would be subject to discipline pursuant to this chapter.
•    Other requirements needed:
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR PROFESSIONAL MASSAGE THERAPY PROGRAM
•    Applicants must be at least 18 years old to apply and must provide government-issued photo identification with proof of age. *
•    Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED to be accepted for enrollment.
•    Applicants must be of good moral character. **
•    Applicants must be in good health and be physically, mentally, and emotionally capable of performing massage therapy.
•    Applicants must be fully able to participate in required classroom activities, including giving and receiving massage and/or bodywork treatments at all times.
•    Applicants must pay a $200 registration fee
•    Applicants must complete Application for Admission
•    Applicants must complete and sign Enrollment Contract
•    Applicants must consent to a background check.
•    Applicants must complete an Arizona Statement of Citizenship or provide Alien Status for State Public Benefits
•    Applicants must provide evidence of U.S. Citizenship, U.S. National status, or Alien status
•    Applicants must provide Social Security card
 
H.    Refund Policy (provide a summary if Refund policy is not listed on school website): See school catalog

I.    Credentials: (The following questions must be answered along with a supporting explanation for each)
•    Industry Recognized: (Developed and offered by, or endorsed by a nationally-recognized industry association or organization representing a sizeable portion of the industry sector)
Yes or No: YES
Nationally Recognized Industry Association or Organization: 
NCBTMB
•    Stackable: (Part of a sequence of credentials)
Yes or No: NO
Career Pathway:
•    Portable: (Recognized in other geographical areas; by other educational institutions; or by other industries/companies)
 Yes or No (Explain): YES It is accepted by employing companies; it may also be accepted by other 
states' jurisdictions in order to grant Massage Therapy license by reciprocity
•    Accredited Curriculum:  (This is referring to the course being accredited,  not the test or school)
Yes or No: NO Accreditation approval of this new program by ACCET is pending
 Accrediting Agency and link to website:
Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training (ACCET)
www.accet.org

J.    Credential Attainment Rate: Percentage of students in the last 24 months who obtained a postsecondary credential, or secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent, during participation or within one year after exit from the training program. 
N/A
 

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