TELEPHONE POLICY
Telephone use is to be kept to a minimum and for emergency purposes only. No long distance calls will be permitted.

TUTORIAL STUDENT REVIEW WORKSHOP
This workshop will be available to the students with prior arrangements. The purpose of this workshop will be to review areas where the students may be having problems. There will be a tutorial fee of $30.00 per hour.

A = 90% - I 00%
B = 80% - 89%
C = 70% - 79%
F = 69% or less

CLOCK HOURS  Back To Top
The number of clock hours required for graduation is 505 hours for the 505 Program and 610 for the Advanced Concepts Program. The time frame to achieve the required hours is approximately 12 months (weather and emergencies permitting).

CLASS HOURS  Back To Top
Class hours will be on Monday, and either Tuesday or Wednesday and Thursday  mornings from 9 AM to 12 noon or evenings from 7 PM to IO PM. The required video viewing, tutoring, academic re-tests, chair massage and table massage practical test outs, and make up work must be done during regular business hours Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 7 PM and Saturdays from 9AM to 4PM.

CLIENTS OF THE CLINIC  Back To Top
All clients that are seen for student massages are considered to be the clients of the school and will be scheduled as deemed necessary. A student can only work on a client three times and then they will be automatically scheduled with another student. The only exception to this would be the clients that are generated by the students themselves. They can be scheduled as often as they request but can only be counted three times.

ADDITIONAL CLASS HOURS  Back To Top
Through our additional class hours workshops, we offer teaming experiences which enhance and expand the skills, knowledge and attitudes of practicing Massage Therapists. Please call the Academy of Massage Therapy for an updated list of advanced courses to be offered and a course time schedule. We reserve the right to substitute any educational course and change

ATTENDANCE POLICY  Back To Top
Attendance at all scheduled classes is mandatory. Any classes missed for any reason must be made up as these are clock hours and must be made up as such.

TARDINESS  Back To Top
Students are required to arrive for class on time. Tardiness is defined as missing fifteen (15) minutes or more from a class. Anything beyond fifteen (15) minutes late equals an unexcused absence and a make up class is mandatory. The student is responsible for all information provided in class. Students are expected to arrive on time for all AMT functions and thirty (30) minutes early for student massages and clinical hours. Failure to do so will result in a verbal warning, suspension and then dismissal.

LEAVE OF ABSENCE  Back To Top
Any interruption of course time is discouraged. If emergency situations arise, a leave of absence can be arranged with approval of the Director of Education. Return to class arrangements must be pre-arranged with administration.

MAKE UP POLICY  Back To Top
If you are going to be absent or tardy for a class, please call the school before class time to let us know. If you will be absent for an anatomy class, there may be pre-recorded audiotapes of the classes for you to listen to at the school. Otherwise, it will be your responsibility to make up any missed work/test on your own time. If you miss more than three (3) anatomy or any lecture classes during the year long program, these missed classes will have to be made up with a $30.00 fee per which must be paid prior to making up the missed class. If you miss more than two (2) practical classes, tutoring will be required for the classes missed at a $30.00 tutorial fee per hour. AU classes must be made up within two weeks. If the make up work or retest is not completed within a two-week period, the student will be required to pay a $10.00 late fee. If a class is missed which cannot be made up by listening to an audio tape or rescheduling a practical session, the student will be required to make up the course hours by doing the appropriate number of hours in student massage appointments at the school clinic. These student massage appointments will not be reimbursed.

CONDITIONS FOR DISMISSAL  Back To Top
Students may be suspended or dismissed for any of the following reasons:

1. Failure to fulfill the requirements of academic probation.
2. Failure to keep tuition payments up-to-date.
3 . Attending classes under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
4. Having three (3) unexcused absences.
5 . Behaving in any manner that may be harmful to the learning environment or reputation of the school. Unacceptable behavior includes theft, lying, disrespect of the instructors or fellow students, either physically or verbally. and is not tolerated.
6. Failure to comply with the dress code.
7. Not abiding by the school's Code of Ethics.
8. All students are expected to observe high standards of modesty, personal hygiene, dress, punctuality and respect for others. Failure to do so will result in a verbal warning, suspension and then dismissal.
9. If any student begins doing massage and charging for it away from the school prior to graduation, the school has the right to immediately drop that student from the program.

RE-ENTRANCE  Back To Top
Students who have been dismissed for any of the previous reasons will be allowed to re-enter the school program only at the discretion of the Director of Education.

TEST RETAKE POLICY  Back To Top
If a student fails two tests on the same subject, tutorial will be required before another test can be taken (minimum passing score is 70%). All re-testing must be completed within 2 weeks after failing the test or there will be a $10.00 late fee, which must be paid before the test can be taken. AR re-testing and tutoring must be completed before the mid-term exam or final exam can be taken. If a student fails the mid-term or final, tutorial will be required for the areas that the student did poorly on. Then the student will be re-tested in those areas and is required to score a sum of 70%.

INCOMPLETE STUDENT POLICY  Back To Top
An Incomplete Student (IS) is defined as an enrolled student that has not received their certificate within one month of their last formal class.

If an IS is current on tuition and wishes to finish the curriculum, the following will apply:

1 . If 25% or less of the program is incomplete (i.e. finals, test outs, tests) there will be a $30/hour tutorial fee for testing. If the IS needs further instruction in a certain class, the IS can choose between paying $11/hour to attend a regular ongoing class in that subject or tutorial. A tutorial fee of $30.00

2. By mid-term, all test scores must be a minimum of 70% and all tests must be completed and current. Students with difficulties (less than a 70% on any test) must make tutorial arrangements on an as needed basis prior to the mid-term or they may be dismissed from the program.

CERTIFICATION PROGRAM  Back To Top
This is a certification program. Upon the student's satisfactory completion of all academic, practical, and video requirements (505 clock hours) and payment of all tuition fees an Institute of Health & Healing graduation certificate will be issued.

JOB OPPORTUNITIES/PLACEMENT ASSISTANCE  Back To Top
Academy of Massage Therapy cannot guarantee employment for its graduates. A listing of job opportunities for Certified Massage Therapists will be posted on the bulletin board in the school. Every effort will be made to keep this listing up-to-date, and we will assist in every way we can to help our students obtain employment.

TUITION FEES  Back To Top
The tuition fees for the Academy of Massage Therapy is $11 per credit hour.
The initial $50.00 application fee is separate and is non-refundable. There will also be additional costs for the following:
Books and supplies will constitute approximately $300.00 additional.

CANCELLATION REFUND POLICY    Back To Top
If a student wishes to cancel their enrollment either prior to or after classes have begun, they MUST SEND a notice of cancellation by registered mail to the Director of Admissions of the Academy of Massage Therapy.  The effective date of cancellation will be the last class day the student attended.

REFUND POLICY: OF TUITION AND FINANCE FEES 
A full refund of all monies paid except the fifty ($50.00) enrollment fee will be made to any student who cancels prior to beginning of classes.

The minimum refund policy for schools which financially obligate the student for the entire amount of tuition, and fees for the program or course shall be as follows:

1 . A student who enters the school but withdraws or is terminated during the first one-fourth of the program shall be entitled to a minimum refund amounting to seventy-five percent (75%) of the cost of the program.

2. A student who withdraws or is terminated during the second one-fourth of the program shall be entitled to a minimum refund amounting to fifty percent (50%) of the cost of the program.

3. A student who withdraws or is terminated during the third one-fourth of the program shall be entitled to a minimum refund amounting to twenty-five percent (25%) of the cost of the program.

4. A student who withdraws after completing three-fourths (75%) of the program shall not be entitled to a refund.

Cancellation shall be considered to have occurred after the last date of actual class attendance but will not be enforced until the end of a seven (7) day waiting period.

Refunds will be TOTALLY CONSUMMATED within 45 days after the effective date of termination.

DRESS CODE  Back To Top
The intention of the administration is to present the subcontractors and students of the Institute of Health & Healing as students and professional health care therapists with the appearance to match the title.

When performing massage sessions the following dress code is required: Loose fitting dress slacks and a IHH logo collared polo short sleeve shirt or professional scrubs. No shorts are permitted when doing massage.

Our dress code policy will require the following for classroom attire:

*NO JEANS ALLOWED.

*NO TIGHT SPANDEX PANTS OR LEGGINGS.

*SHORTS AND SKIRTS MUST BE NO SHORTER THAN 2 INCHES ABOVE THE  KNEE.

*SHIRTS WITH A COLLAR OR LADIES BLOUSE (sport shirts, golf shirt, turtleneck, etc.) ARE PREFERRED.  A POLO SHIRT IS MANDATORY FOR THE MASSAGE CLASSES.

*NO T-SHIRTS OF ANY KIND ALLOWED.

*SHOES MUST BE WORN IN THE RECEPTION AREA. YOU MAY REMOVE YOUR SHOES IN THE MASSAGE ROOM BUT THEY MUST BE WORN IN THE FRONT OFFICE.

*FINGERNAILS MUST BE SHORT AND SMOOTH TO PREVENT CLIENT INJURY OR PAIN.

EATING POLICY  Back To Top
Eating in class time is permitted only during the breaks.

SMOKING POLICY  Back To Top
Smoking will be permitted ONLY in the one designated area outside. The entire school building and Alternative Therapy Clinic is a NO SMOKING AREA. First impressions are everything. You are a professional!!! Good hygiene and a thorough washing of hands prior to working are a must. If you smoke, remember that smoke stays on your clothes, hands and breath. Take the time to eliminate these odors.

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INSTITUTE OF HEALTH & HEALING CODE OF ETHICS
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This Code of Ethics is a summary statement of the standards by which all massage therapists agree to conduct their practices and is a declaration of the general principles of acceptable, ethical, professional behavior. Massage therapists shall:

Have a sincere commitment to provide the highest quality care to those who seek their professional service.

Perform only those services for which they are qualified and represent their education, certification, professional affiliations and other qualifications honestly. Acknowledge the inherent worth and individuality of each person and, therefore, do not unjustly discriminate against clients or colleagues and work to eliminate prejudices in the profession.

Strive for professional excellence through regular assessment of personal strength, limitations and effectiveness and by continued education and training. Actively support the profession through participation in local, state, and national organizations which promote high standards of practice of massage therapy. Work in their communities toward the understanding and acceptance of massage therapy as a valuable health service, abide by all laws governing massage practice and work for the repeal or revision of laws detrimental to the legitimate practice of massage therapy.

Acknowledge the confidential nature of the professional relationship with a client and respect each client's right to privacy.

Respect all ethical health care practitioners and work together amicably to promote health and natural healing.

Conduct their business and professional activities with honesty and integrity and project a professional image in all aspects of their practices.

Accept the responsibility to self, clients and associates to maintain physical, mental and emotional well being.

Respect the integrity of each person, and, therefore, do not engage in any sexual conduct or sexual activities involving their clients.

(Adopted from AMTA Code of Ethics)

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The Institute of Health & Healing reserves the right to make any changes necessary in scheduling, policies and procedures which would increase the quality and effectiveness of our school.