Massage Therapy Training Program

Instructional Program (CIP)

Description

A.    Course Objective:
Description: Massage Therapy Training Certificate Program
Competencies to be achieved:

B.    Total Cost of Program (include all costs to student including testing, licensure):
$2,999 Tuition,
$308 Books,
$50 Enrollment Fee,
$265 MBLEx Exam,
$67 Level One Clearance Card Fee,
$219.50 Initial Application Fee for AZ Massage Therapy License,
range $5-$29 (2 sets) F-258 Fingerprint Card.

C.    Provide a list of all books required for the program (even if cost of books is included in tuition):
•    Title: Tappan’s Handbook of Healing Massage Techniques, Edition: 6e, Author: Patricia J. Benjamin, Ph.D. (Published by Pearson Publishing)
•    Title: Trail Guide to the Body 6th Edition and Trial Guide to the Body Digital Workbook 6th Edition. (Published by Books of Discovery)
•    Title: Trail Guide to Movement, 2nd Edition, Author: Andrew Biel (Published by Books of Discovery)
•    Title: Essential of Human Anatomy & Physiology 13th Edition Author:  Elaine Marieb and Suzanne Keller

D.    Provide a list of all supplies required for the program (even if costs are included in tuition):

E.    WIOA Contact for Enrollment Status /Credential Verification:
Name: Jessica DeWeese
Email: Director@valoried.com
Phone number: 520-382-8888

F.    Direct Website link to the program:
www.valoried.com

G.    Additional information:
•    Background check requirements for licensing and background restrictions for working in the occupation:
•    Eligible to receive a Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card from DPS
•    Within the past five years, has 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.
•    Not currently under investigation, suspension or restriction 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. (If the applicant is under investigation by a regulatory agency in another jurisdiction, the board shall suspend the application process and may not issue or deny a license to the applicant until the investigation is resolved).
•    Not currently incarcerated in a local, state or federal penal institution or on community supervision.
•    Within five years preceding the date of the school application, has not 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.
(d)    Convicted of an act involving dishonesty, fraud, misrepresentation or gross negligence.

•    Other requirements needed:
o    High School Diploma, GED, or Ability to Benefit Exam
o    TOEFL or TOEIC examination for English is not their native language
o    Must be at least 18 years or age

H. Refund Policy (provide a summary if Refund policy is not listed on school website):

CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICY 
If for any reason an applicant is not accepted by the school, the applicant is entitled to a refund of all monies paid. 
Three-Day Cancellation: An applicant who provides written notice of cancellation within three days 
(excluding Saturday, Sunday and federal and state holidays) of signing an enrollment agreement is entitled to a refund of all monies paid. No later than 30 days of receiving the notice of cancellation, the school shall provide the 100% refund. 
Other Cancellations: An applicant requesting cancellation more than three days after signing an enrollment agreement and making an initial payment, but prior to entering the school, is entitled to a refund of all monies paid, less an administration/cancellation fee of $50. 
Refund after the commencement of classes: 

1.    Procedure for withdrawal/withdrawal date:
A.    A student choosing to withdraw from the school after the commencement of classes is to provide written notice to the Director of the school. The notice is to indicate the expected last date of attendance and be signed and dated by the student.
B.    For a student who is on authorized Leave of Absence (LOA), the withdraw date is the date the student was scheduled to return from the LOA and failed to do so.
C.    A student will be determined to be withdrawn from the institution if the student has not attended or completed work for 14 days.
D.    All refunds will be issued within 30 days of the determination of the withdrawal date.
2.    Tuition charges/refunds:
A.    Before the beginning of classes, the student is entitled to a refund of 100% of the tuition. The administrative/cancellation fee of $50 will be deducted after the tuition refund calculation.
B.    After the commencement of classes, the paid tuition refund amount shall be determined as follows:

The percentage of the clock hours attempted is determined by dividing the total number of clock hours elapsed from the student’s start date to the student’s last day of attendance, by the total number of clock hours in the program. 
After the completion of the refund calculation, the school will deduct the administrative cancellation fee of $50. 
Books, supplies and resources: The Required Texts, Resources, and Supplies fee of $308 is non- refundable after the start date. 
Refunds will be issued within 30 days of the date of student notification, or date of school determination (withdrawn due to absences or other criteria as specified in the school catalog), or in the case of a student not returning from an authorized Leave of Absence (LOA), within 30 days of the date the student was scheduled to return from the LOA and did not return. 

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:
Nationally Recognized Industry Association or Organization:
•    Stackable: (Part of a sequence of credentials)
Yes or No:
Career Pathway:
•    Portable: (Recognized in other geographical areas; by other educational institutions; or by other industries/companies)
Yes or No (Explain):
•    Accredited Curriculum: (This is referring to the course being accredited, not the test or school)
Yes or No: We are in the accreditation process with COMTA and expect to be approved by October 1st, 2024. Accrediting Agency and link to website:
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. 67%

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