Massage Program

Phase 1 – Essentials of Massage Basics (Number of Hours)

• 5 Theory – Tactics for Success
• 5 Theory – Health  Hygiene
• 4 Theory, 16 Lab – Swedish Massage
• 2 Theory – History of Massage
• 10 Theory – Ethics
• 8 Theory – Intro to Anatomy & Physiology

Phase 2 – Essentials of Massage Therapy  (Number of Hours)

• 6 Theory,  24 Lab – Swedish Massage
• 25 Theory – Anatomy & Physiology
• 4 Theory,  6 Lab – Body Mechanics
• 5 Theory,  25 Lab – Aromatherapy
• 1- Theory – Pathology
• 15 Theory – Contraindications
• 5 Theory,  25 Lab – Massage for Special Populations
• 5 Theory,  25 Lab – Reflexology
• 20 Theory- Assessment & Documentation
• 5 Theory,  5 Lab – Passive Joint Movement
• 2 Theory,  13 Lab – Chair Massage
• 25 Theory,  5 Lab – Kinesiology
• 10 Theory,  35 Lab – Spa Services
• 5 Theory,  40 Lab – Deep Tissue Massage
• 5 Theory,  35 Lab – Sports Massage
• 5 Theory,  40Lab – Stone Massage
• 15 Theory – Business Practices
• 15 Theory – Career Development
• 15 Theory -MBLEX Prep

Phase 3 – Essentials of Therapeutic Practices  (Number of Hours)

• 75 Hours – Clinical Internship

Student Clinic Hours no more than 75 of the total practical hours: Shall include:

Hands on treatments of paying and non paying public clients or other students, setting up tearing down  cleaning massage are: reviewing intake forms.  Interviewing clients , providing and receiving client feedback, and recording SOAP notes,  greeting customers at reception, handling payments, answering and returning calls for appointments, placing confirmation calls and managing client files.

SECTION SEVEN: INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAM INFORMATION Cont’d International School of Beauty, Inc

MASSAGE THERAPY

• To successfully master training requirements needed to make application to the Massage Therapy Organization for certification
• To develop professional skills and attitudes in the interest of safety and sanitation for oneself as well as others, as relative to having a successful career as a Massage Practitioner or Massage Therapist
• To graduate from this institution possessing those skills and knowledge necessary to secure employment

MASSAGE THERAPY PROFORMANCE OBJECTIVES:

• To successfully acquire the knowledge of current laws and regulations at the state and local city level
• To successfully acquire knowledge of health, safety and sanitation measures as related to all phases of massage to the human body
• To successfully acquire knowledge of the general theory relative to massage, including anatomy, physiology, contraindications, health and hygiene and business and ethics relative to practical procedures performed
• To successfully acquire business management techniques which are common to the massage profession

THE SUCCESSFUL GRADUATE WILL HAVE DEVELOPED THE FOLLOWING SKILLS:

• Learn the proper use of implements relative to all massage services
• Acquire the knowledge of a analyzing the client’s physical condition before services to determine any disorders
• Learn the procedures and the terminology used in performing all services relating to massage

ATTITUDES AND GOALS:

• To be able to appreciate good workmanship which is common to the massage field
• To possess a positive attitude toward the public and fellow workers
• To appreciate honesty and integrity in oneself and others
• To have an improved personality while dealing with patrons and colleagues.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS:

The student shall have completed “Technical and Practical” requirements as needed at the 300 hours for Massage Practitioner or 600 hours for Massage Therapist with an average grade of 70% or better. A student shall complete all required classroom and practical/laboratory education and training; shall have paid all tuition due, will have a completed SAP evaluation and will have had an exit interview with administration.  The student shall receive a diploma of completion of the chosen program upon graduation from the school.

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Effective September 1. 2009 students who have graduated from this institution and have reached the age 18 years of age or older will be advised of the steps necessary to make written application to the California Massage Therapy Council of California. (CMTC)

Students will be required to include with their written application the current required fee and to provide the Massage Therapy Council with fingerprints that will be subject to review by the Dept of Justice as well as a required passing of a CAMTC approved exam Upon approval, and payment of applicable fee, certification will be issued and must be renewed every two years thereafter.

Book:  Theory and Practice of Therapeutic Massage by Mark Beck: Del Mar Publishing

Trail Guides to the Body: Andre Beil

Grading:

• Students will be tested and receive a letter grade after the completion of each theory course module
• In most instances, tests will be graded during class, immediately after the completion of the test, and after recording the results on student’s individual grade sheet, the test will be returned to student.
• Students will be tested on their Basic Practical Operations at the end of the freshmen class hours and upon evaluation by the Freshmen Class Instructor, will be approved to graduate to work on the clinic floor.
• Cosmetology & Barbering Students will be assessed at 25%, 50%, 75% and 100% and Esthetics, Massage Therapy & Manicuring/Nail Care will be assessed at 50% and 100% of their class attendance (depending upon class clock hours) and receive a grade as outlined in the S.A.P. (see page 11 of this catalog)
• Students will receive a copy of their progress report upon the completion of each evaluation period.
• Overall Grades are determined on the basis of the student’s attitude and his/her ability to perform elements of the course curriculum. Approximately 25 percent of the grade will be based upon written tests, 50 percent, upon attendance and the remaining 25 percent is based upon practical performance skills.

Letter Grades are determined as follows:

90% to 100%                        “A”   Excellent

80% to   89%                        “B”   Good

70% to   79%                         “C”   Average

60% to   69%                         “D”   Needs to Retake Test

Students need to retake tests scored below 70%.  70% is the minimum requirement

All students must maintain a “C” average for successful progression and graduation.  Students who meet the minimum requirements for attendance and academic progress shall be considered to be making SATISFACTORY PROGRESS until the next scheduled evaluation.  Students who do not meet such requirements shall be deemed to be either (1) On Probation, or (2) Not Making Satisfactory Progress.

STUDENTS WILL BE EVALUATED AT THE END OF EACH TIME PERIOD TO DETERMINE WHETHER THIS MINIMUM STANDARD IS BEING MET.  Students receiving Federal Student Aid can lose eligibility by failing to meet satisfactory progress.