Course Catalog
Mission Statement
Our mission at Renaissance School of Therapeutic Massage is to provide quality education for students wanting to learn the healing arts and benefits of therapeutic massage. Our commitment is to facilitate growth and development for our students in a nurturing and productive atmosphere.
Goals and Objectives
Our primary purpose in establishing goals and objectives is to support our commitment in our mission statement, to facilitate a nurturing and learning atmosphere that is worthy of massage therapy.
We will accomplish our mission through the following goals and objectives:
·Prepare students for the National Certification Examination through coursework designed to meet this need.
· Fulfill educational requirements to qualify students for licensure as a massage therapist.
·Provide an atmosphere conducive to learning the healing arts and benefits of therapeutic massage and Integrative Craniosacral therapy.
· Encourage and support positive interaction between students and staff, which will build and enable students to develop skills and talents in a safe and constructive environment.
· Create a safe and healing environment for students, staff, and clients.
· Facilitate knowledge and skills that will enable students to build a successful practice.
· Provide students with placement opportunities.
Approvals, Licensures, Memberships
Renaissance School of Therapeutic Massage is registered under the State of Utah Department of Commerce, Division of Consumer Protection and in compliance with the Postsecondary Proprietary School Act (Title 13, Chapter 34, Utah Code). The Postsecondary Proprietary School Act does not mean that the State of Utah supervises, recommends or accredits the institution. It is the student’s responsibility to determine whether credits or certificates from the institution will transfer to other institutions or meet employers’ training requirements. This may be done by calling the prospective school or employer. Renaissance School of Therapeutic Massage is a member of ABMP, NCBTMB, and IFAP (Information for Financial Aid Professionals). Renaissance School of Therapeutic Massage has been approved for Title IV Federal Student Financial Aid, US Department of Education as of September 22, 2004.
Accreditation
Renaissance School of Therapeutic Massage is institutionally accredited by ABHES (Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools) for non-degree programs, 7777 Leesburg Pike, Suite 314 N., Falls Church, VA 22043 Phone Number: 703-917-9503
Professors
Bingham, Cory: Chiropractor, New York Chiropractic College, Seneca, NY, Anatomy & Physiology I, Pathology, Study of the Spine, Nutrition
Bingham, Holly: LMT, Renaissance School of Therapeutic Massage, Bountiful, UT. Integrative Cranial, Meridians
Carter, Morris: LMT, Renaissance School of Therapeutic Massage, Bountiful, UT. Polarity, Integrative Cranial II.
Clegg, Michell: LMT,UCMT, Lindon, Ut, Esthetics School, Skin Science Inst, SLC, Ut. Anatomy & Physiology I, Swedish massage, Deep Tissue, Massage Lab, National Exam
Gardner, Debbie: LMT, Renaissance School of Therapeutic Massage, Bountiful, UT. RN, Weber State University, Ogden UT. Visceral, Integrative Cranial, SER
Greenwood, Dennis: LMT, Renaissance School of Therapeutic Massage, Bountiful, UT. Sacred Lomi Hawaiian Temple Bodywork, LaStone Therapy Tuscan, AZ, University of Southern Colorado, Hot Stone Therapy, Reflexology, Essential Oils
Hallan, Elizabeth: LMT,UVU, Orem, Ut,Swedish Massage
Jenkins, Barbara: Licensed BrainGym Instructor, Touch for Health Certification. Touch for Health
Robbins, Taunya: LMT, Certified Spinal Touch Inst. – Myotherapy Institute, SLC, UT; CCE- Am Academy of CB; Certified CST I- Upledger. Tuina, UT. Anatomy & Physiology I, II.
Silverstein, Robyn: Tai Chi Certification, Master Choi Kam Man School of Tai Chi Chuan Martial Arts, San Francisco, CA. Tai Chi
Wallace, Peggy: LMT ,Natural Valley Health Center, Anchorage, AL, Sports Massage Institute, Encinitas, CA, Ricks College, Rexburg, ID, Weber College, Ogden, UT Instruction, Deep Tissue, Sports Massage, Lymph
Winget, Daneen: LMT, Institution for Integrative HealthCare Studies Healthcare Studies, National Massage Therapy Institute, Philadelphia, PA, Utah State University, National Exam, Segmented, Massage, Muscle Interaction, Trigger Point
Walton, Holly: LMT,Renaissance, Bt. Ut. Cranial
Young, Diana: LMT,Myotherapy, SLC, UT, Uppledger, , CST I & II, SER I, SER II, Ad CST, VMIA, VMIB, VMII, PIVM, AVM, SYMJP, AVMII, The Brain Speaks, Pediatrics Cranial, Certified Bio Mechanics Instructor (Spinal Touch), Member of IMA. Myotherapy Institute, SLC UT, Uplegder Institute. Advanced Integrative Cranial Retreat, Visceral
Young, George: LMT, CSTI, Myotherapy, Uppledger, SLC, UT. Clinic, Business Ethics & Practice, Lite Touch
Young, Heather: LMT, Myotherapy, SLC, UT
Spinal Touch, Specialized Modalities
Young, Nichole: LMT, Renaissance School of Therapeutic Massage, Bountiful, UT, Clinic
Zwick, Ursula: LMT, Shiatsu practitioner, California School of Acupressure, Santa Monica, CA. Shiatsu.
(All instructors are under independent contract to instruct at Renaissance. Our staff can change each session. For a complete and current instructor list, please contact the office.)
Admission Requirements & Resources
Renaissance is a non-discriminate school as to color, race or physically challenged. Admission applicants must meet the following criteria in order to be considered for admission:
1. Admissions Interview: Applicants are required to meet with the Director or the Director’s designee.
2. Applicants are required to be physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially capable of completing the program.
3. Applicants should be free of contagious disease. Any questions regarding this requirement should be discussed with the Director at the time the application is made.
4. Licensure requires that therapists are free from any criminal felony conviction. So as not to mislead our students, we require that applicants be free of any criminal felony conviction.
5. Provide a copy of one of the following:
· High School diploma is required
· G.E.D. certificate
· Post-secondary school diploma or transcript.
6. Current photo I.D.: Current driver’s license, ID card
7. Applicants are required to read the current catalog and submit a completed enrollment agreement and non-refundable application fee of $100.00.
8. Federal Student Financial Aid is available for qualified individuals. Please make an appointment with the Financial Aid Administrator for further information.
9. Renaissance is approved for the GI Bill. Please contact your military to find out what you qualify for tuition.
10. Transfer of credits is only accepted by accredited schools. For each hour taken at another school, Renaissance will apply a $10.00 tuition credit for 1 hour. (Not to exceed 25% of our Massage Program).
11. You are required to attend orientation meeting which is held on Thursday, at 6:00 P.M., before the first quarter begins.
12. Upon graduation from Renaissance, it is recommended that you make immediate application for National Licensure.
Change of Contact Information
After a student is accepted into school, if at any time the address and phone number are changed, or the student gets married and has a last name change, a form must be completed in the office.
Nondiscrimination Statement
Renaissance School of Therapeutic Massage accepts students without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or disabilities. Acceptance into Renaissance is based upon student’s personal abilities.
Program Overview
Renaissance offers a residential learning program on our campus, consisting of lecture and hands on instruction. Our Massage Therapy program is designed for ten months or 41 weeks in the field of massage therapy with a curriculum designed to meet the requirements of the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) and the Utah State License Board. Renaissance’s Academic Year is 36 Weeks 30 Credits. Renaissance’s Program is a Non-Term Credit Program, 41 weeks and 42 Credits. A total of 900 Hours or A Quarter is 10 Weeks and 10 Credits. (10 credits=200 clock hours). Four quarters = 42 Credits. Third & Fourth Quarters are 11 Credits and the 41 week is 50 hours or 3 Credits. Our current curriculum is available for day or evening instruction. This allows our students flexibility in relation to their family, employment, and other obligations. All courses include lecture, demonstration, hands-on practice and videos. It is our belief that a student who has successfully completed the massage program will be prepared to sit for the National Certification Examination for Therapeutic Massage, and have tools necessary to succeed as a Licensed Massage Therapist.
Definitions: “Session” and “Quarter” The program is divided into four, ten week Quarters. There are five Sessions available and session starts are as follows:
Winter Session: January – March
Spring Session: March – May
Summer Session: May – July
Mid Summer Session: August – October
Fall Session: October – December
The students’ level of progress in the program is indicated by Quarters: First, Second, Third, and Fourth.
Description of Course Schedule
Courses are held Monday through Friday for day courses, 8:00am – 12:00pm and for night courses 6:00pm – 10:00pm. Courses meet for two hours (Tai Chi being the exception with a one-hour class time each). Third and Fourth Quarter Students participate in the Student Clinic. Hours for the Student Clinic are offered daily, allowing our students as many opportunities as possible to experience hands-on training.
Course availability each session is dependent upon enrollment and instructor availability.
Exams
Midterm examinations for all anatomy physiology courses are administered the fifth week of the quarter and final examinations are administered the tenth week of the quarter. For courses in which both written and hands-on examinations are administered, written finals are administered the ninth week of the quarter and practical examinations are administered the tenth week of the quarter.
General, Core and Adjunctive Knowledge Requirements
The following outlines the General, Core and Adjunctive Knowledge requirements of 900 Clock Hours for Title IV Funding. Each Quarter is 200 Hours except 3rd & 4th quarters which are 220 and 280 Hours. Our Program is 900 Hours.
Therapeutic Massage Program Requirements
Anatomy and Physiology, Kinesiology
Requirements: 180 supervised in class hours of general education are required in this section. Courses required are as follows:
Anatomy: Bones & Muscles (40 hours)
Anatomy: Systems (40 hours)
Anatomy: Study of the Spine (20 hours)
Anatomy: Muscle Interaction (20 hours)
Pathology: Bones & Muscles (20 hours)
Pathology: Systems (20 hours)
Touch for Health (20 hours)
Core Knowledge Requirements: 235 supervised in class/clinic hours of core knowledge are required plus an additional 110 clinic hours. Courses required are as follows:
Business Ethics (20 hours)
Airborne Pathogens (5 hours)
Lite Touch (15)/ Tai Chi (5)
Lymphatic Massage (20 hours)
Clinic/Instruction (20 hours)
Trigger Point (20 hours)
Specialized Modalities (20 hours)
Segmented – (20 hours)
Massage Prevention of Medical Errors
Sports Massage (20 hours)
Deep Tissue (30 hours
Swedish Massage (40 hours)
Adjunctive Knowledge Requirements: 380 supervised in-class hours of adjunctive knowledge with the following courses:
Advanced Cranial Retreat (50 hours)
Business Ethics (20 hours)
CPR (5 hours)
Essential Oils (20 hours)
Integrative Advanced Cranial & SER (40 hours)
Integrative Cranial I (20 hours)
Integrative Cranial II (20 hours)
National Exam (20 hours)
Nutrition (20 hours)
Meridians (20 hours)
Polarity (20 hours)
Reflexology (20 hours)
Rock Therapy (20 hours)
Shiatsu (20 hours)
Spinal Touch (20 hours)
Tuina (20 hours)
Visceral (20 hours)
Course Descriptions
Class size at Renaissance is small, allowing students optimal access to their instructors and opportunities to practice modalities. Our program is comprised of a multi-faceted structure of knowledge, techniques, and modalities that are mutually dependent on each other for the overall benefit and healing of the human body. Each quarter, students build on the knowledge needed for the next quarter. All courses are 20 Hours unless otherwise indicated.
Airborne Pathogens: A nurse from the state gives information about all pathogens and how they are transmitted. This course is taught on a Saturday for 5 hours.
Anatomy: Bones & Muscles: Basic structure and function placed on the musculoskeletal systems including origin, insertion, and action of the muscles with nerve patterns.
Anatomy: Systems Students will understand the structure and the function of the Central, Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Lymphatic, Digestive, Reproductive and Urinary systems. These systems are essential to the health and well-being of the human body.
Medical terminology will be introduced as well as a survey course of the major systems of the human body. Anatomical positions and physiological functions will be discussed. Integumentary, Sensory, Nervous, and Endocrine will be studied. Study of the Spine Students will study the segments of the spinal cord and the nerve interaction with the spinal cord. Different curvatures will be studied.
Muscle Interaction: Each group of muscles will be studied relative to action and movement of the body. Advanced Cranial Retreat: This course is designed to aid students in the development of their cranial skills. The course is held at a cabin in Heber for 5 days. Students will be learning advanced cranial moves and learning to work as a head facilitator with other students assisting on one person. All Cranial Courses (50 Hours)
Business Law: This course is designed to aid students in the development of business skills that will enable them to set up and run an effective practice. This course will include business ethics, as well as state law regulating therapeutic massage in Utah.
Clinic Instruction: For 3rd and 4th Quarter level students only. A minimum of 105 hours of hands-on work is required. Students are required to participate in clinic 5 hours per week. Prerequisite: Swedish Massage, Business Law, Anatomy: Bones & Muscles, Massage Lab (10 Hours each Quarter, Total of 20 Hours)
Clinic/Intern: This course is taught 3rd and 4th quarters. Massage techniques will be continued and instruction on different massage moves will be covered. Massage questions will be covered as well as what to do and what not to do. Prerequisite: Swedish and Massage Lab (110 Hours)
CPR: Course taught by Save-a-Heart which covers First Aid and Cardio-Pulmonary Recitation. This course is required for graduating students. (5 Hours)
Deep Tissue: A study of how to use the body mechanics to get deeper into the body. Extensive moves are taught and accessing the body structure of the client to know where changes in the body need to occure. (30 Hours)
Essential Oils: A study of how the oils are made, qualities of each, where they are derived from, and how they are used for healing purposes. We will be teaching how to use the oils to relieve back pain, oil therapy, and many other aspects of their uses.
Integrative Craniosacral Therapy: Our integrative craniosacral therapy course is uniquely designed to assist the students in learning to feel the energy and follow the craniosacral rhythm and motion.
Integrative Cranial I: Students learn to recognize movement in the diaphragms and how to release unorganized tissue in the diaphragms. Students will learn the different cranial bones and moves to help release stuck tissue and energy restrictions.
Integrative Cranial II: Students will be able to understand the process of the avenue of expression and understand how to find an energy cyst on a client’s body. Students will understand what moves can be done on an infant and which cannot. Prerequisites: Cranial I
Integrative Advanced Cranial: Students focus on opening the avenue of expression and learning advanced cranial moves, including group cranial work and learning to be the head facilitator or assistants. Prerequisites: Cranial I, Cranial II, SER
Lite Touch Therapy:/Tai Chi: The energy techniques of Tai Chi will help to incorporate balance and posture for the practicing massage therapist, enabling the practitioner to prevent injury during the massage. Students will learn the basic principles for assessing and treating the physical and energetic body, and the various sites for stimulating acupressure points in order to regulate chi (the life force energy).
Lymphatic Massage: This is a gentle technique using rhythm, direction, and depth to filter out toxins within the lymph system and aid the body in maintaining a healthy immune system. Prerequisite: Anatomy: Systems.
Massage Lab: A hands-on course emphasizing integration of massage techniques learned in Swedish Massage. Successful completion required prior to Clinic. Prerequisite: Swedish Massage
Meridians: Energy in the body flows in a “river like” system called Meridians. Each meridian energy is connected to a specific organ. This course teaches the importance of the meridian system in the body. Meridians are named after specific organs.
Nutrition: The students will learn the basic concepts of health and nutrition and the powerful role and affect that good nutrition, or lack thereof, has upon the students. Herbs will be studied.
Pathology Bones & Muscles: Students examine the pathological study of the human body and the probable causes for disease, including Skeleton Bones & Joints Disorders, Musculoskeletal Conditions, Skin Diseases and Nervous System Conditions. Taken concurrently with Anatomy: Bones & Muscles.
Pathology Systems: Students examine the pathological study of Nervous System, Circulatory, Respiratory, Lymph, Urinary, Heart, Heredity Disease and Endocrine Systems including disease producing organisms, trauma, environmental agents, malnutrition, degenerative processes, stress, and other predisposing conditions. Taken concurrently with Anatomy: Systems
Polarity: Students will learn massage manipulations derived from both eastern and western practices. Exercises are included to balance the body, both physically and energetically.
Reflexology: A study of the anatomy and physiology of the different systems of the body and where they are represented on the feet and the relationship each has with other systems. Students will also learn powerful techniques to locate and relieve mild disturbances in the body.
Rock Therapy: Students explore the use of heated rocks in massage. Heated rocks help balance the body, cover a variety of dysfunctions in the body and create a relaxed state of mind. Prerequisite: Swedish Massage, Massage Lab
SER: This course opens the avenue of expressions. Students learn about energy cysts and study the chakras. They learn about vectors, their function, and the verbal skill to release emotional trauma from the body. They learn to become more comfortable in the verbal exchange with a client in an emotional release. Prerequisite: Cranial I, Cranial II
Segmented Massage: This course breaks down the muscle groups and uses this to watch how the body uses these muscles in activities such as throwing a ball, golfing, hammering a nail, etc. Also assessing the body structure and what adjustments might be made to improve posture working the muscle groups. Prerequisite: Swedish Massage, Massage Lab, Anatomy: Bones & Muscles
Shiatsu: Japanese finger pressure method based on the oriental concept of energy flow. When properly applied, these pressure points help to increase circulation, stimulate nerves, and improve body metabolism. Prerequisite: Meridians
Specialized Modalities: This course will include learning various techniques of Boshum, PNF, hydrotherapy, facial massage, chair massage, infant and pregnancy massage, geriatrics, and Zen massage. Prerequisite: Swedish Massage
Spinal Touch: This is a light touch treatment based upon engineering principles. This treatment allows for a gentle energy correction of misalignments of the spinal muscles. This can provide relief for people who have been in automobile accidents or other trauma.
Sports Massage: Instruction techniques specific for athletics. Students will learn treatment for sports injuries, as well as therapies for pre-event and post-event injury recovery. Topics include range of motion, mobilization, stretching, and deep tissue. Prerequisite: Swedish Massage, Massage Lab, Trigger Point
Swedish Massage: Fundamentals of massage theory and practice. This course presents massage terms, the benefits and history of Swedish massage, indications, contraindications, ethics, draping, and therapeutic value of touch. (40 Hours)
Touch for Health: Touch for Health is a safe and practical touch-healing process of balancing the body’s natural energies to ease the discomfort of common aches and pains as well as the stresses of daily living. TFH is a combination of ancient Oriental principles of acupuncture/ acupressure massage and recent Western developments in wellness and preventive health care. TFH teaches you simple, powerful skills to give you the ability to promote health for yourself and your loved ones.
Trigger Point: Deep tissue and pressure point bodywork technique used to relieve pain and dysfunction throughout the body. Deep pressure is applied to neuromuscular stress points and maybe accompanied by stretching to facilitate a release of the affected tissue. Sometimes it is called Myofascial Trigger Point Therapy. Prerequisite: Anatomy: Bones & Muscles, Swedish Massage
Tuina: Tuina is an ancient Chinese medical massage using the basic theory of traditional Chinese medicine. Tuina means “push-pull” meaning pushing in good Qi (vital energy) and pulling out bad Qi. Tuina includes various specific massage techniques and pushing specific sets of acupressure points on the body to open up meridian pathways and increase energy, or Qi, flow and blood circulation, reducing slight displacement of joints, healing soft tissue injuries, adjusting function of internal organs, as well as nerve regulation, joint mobility, cellular tissue-flushing, and pain relief. Prerequisite: Meridians
Visceral: Each organ has its own unique movement and characteristics. Students will learn about organs and how to encourage them to function on a more quality level. Prerequisite: Anatomy: Systems, Integrative Cranial I, II
Standards of Satisfactory Progress
Federal regulations require the Office of Financial Aid to monitor the academic progress of all students toward the completion of their program. This monitoring process is called Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP). SAP is evaluated using three factors: cumulative grade point average, percentage of attempted credit hours completed, and the percentage of maximum credits of eligibility in which a student must complete their program.
A. MINIMUM SAP REQUIRMENTS
Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA): Maintain a 2.0 CGPA
Cumulative Completion Rate (CCR%): Complete and pass a minimum of 67% of the cumulative credit hours attempted which is calculated as follows:
A. all successfully completed credits
B. all attempted credits
Maximum Time Frame (MTF) limit: Complete all program requirements within 150% of the minimum number of credits required to graduate (6 quarters for a full time student and 15 for a part time student).
Definitions: Students who withdraw from a course or the program will receive a grade of “W”, (which has no impact on the GPA). The hours for the course is counted as attempted but not achieved. Students who fail to meet the 2.0 requirement for passing the course will receive an incomplete, and will be required to repeat the course for a fee of $200.00. If a student fails a course twice, he/she will not receive credit for that course, which affects graduation. The lowest grade will be dropped and the highest grade will be used to calculate the GPA. Repeated courses are counted against the required completion time frame.
B. MONITORING
Academic progress is checked at the end of each quarter. In order to maintain financial aid eligibility students must meet the minimum CGPA and CCR requirements specified above in items 1 and 2. Students will be notified in writing within 2 weeks after the end of each quarter if they do not meet the minimum requirements specified above.
PROBATION
Students failing to meet the minimum CGPA or CCR will be placed on probation for one quarter. Students will receive written notification within 2 weeks informing the student they are placed on probation.
Students will be able to receive aid for the probation quarter. However, for financial aid eligibility to continue, students must meet the minimum CGPA and CCR requirements by the end of the probation quarter. The probation notice will also inform the student what GPA he/she must achieve and the number of credits that must be successfully completed in order to meet the minimum requirements.
SUSPENSION OF FINANCIAL AID
Students that fail to meet the minimum CGPA or CCR requirements for two consecutive quarters or fail to complete their program requirements within the 150% limit will be placed on suspension and are not eligible to receive financial aid. Students will receive written notification within 2 weeks of the end of the quarter that they have been placed on suspension and financial aid has been terminated.
Students will remain suspended from financial aid until they meet the minimum CGPA and CCR requirements. The suspension notice will also inform the student what GPA he/she must achieve and the number of credits that must be successfully completed in order to meet the minimum CGPA and CCR requirements.
SUSPENSION OF VA MONEY
Students that fail to meet the minimum CGPA or CCR requirements of 85% attendance and 80% Grade Point Average each quarter can have their money suspended or student will need to repay money already received.
C. APPEAL PROCESS
Students who have been placed on probation, suspension, or have exceeded the 150% MTF limit may file an appeal if they have extenuating circumstances. Students must submit the following documentation within 14 days of notification:
A letter of explanation: Third party documentation supporting the reason for your appeal
The documentation will be reviewed and students will receive written notification of the result of their appeal within 14 days from submission of their documentation. If the appeal is granted, the student will be able to receive aid for the quarter(s) listed in the notification. However, for financial aid eligibility to continue, students must the minimum CGPA and CCR requirements by the end of the quarter specified in the notification. All results are final.
D. TRANSFER STUDENTS
The grades and credits from all courses accepted toward the completion of a student’s program will be included in the CGPA and CCR calculations. Not to exceed 210 Hours or 11 Credits.
Grading Policy
A Excellent 4.0 95-100%
A- Excellent 3.7 90-94%
B+ Good 3.3 85-89%
B Good 3.0 81-84%
B- Good 2.7 78-80%
C+ Satisfactory 2.3 74-77%
C Satisfactory 2.0 70-73%
I Incomplete 0.0 Below 70%
T Transcript (Predicated by previous school)
W Withdrawal
(Anything below a “C” grade requires a re-take of the course at a price of $200.00 per course.)
Assignment & exams must be passed with 70% or 2.0 competency. To achieve a 70% or 2.0 pass rate, instructors in these courses will allow for exam retakes anytime within a one-week period, (two-week maximum period with prior instructor approval) of the original exam date. If a student is absent on the day of the exam, the student must make arrangements with the instructor to make up the exam before the next class time. A test score lower than 70% can be retaken.
If a student successfully completes a course and desires to repeat the course, he/she may do so for a fee of $100.00.
MISSED ASSIGNMENTS
Students, at the discretion of the instructor, may make up missed assignments, course material, and practical work missed during their absence. Make up work must be completed within two weeks of the original date due.
Attendance Policy
Attendance is monitored daily and students are required to maintain an attendance rate of 90% or better. Days may be made up to maintain attendance by doing extra work assigned by the instructor. Missed classes may be made up by attending the same class in the evening if you are a morning student, or in the morning if you are an evening student. In the event a regularly scheduled course time falls on a holiday, the school will be closed and we will not hold school. The course time may be rescheduled at the discretion of the instructor, depending on the needs of the course. Make up for the absence in any of the following three ways:
Students may access their attendance records anytime by requesting records from their current instructors or from the office. Any student that fails to meet the minimum attendance rate of 90% will be notified by the instructor and placed on probation for the following quarter. Students will be suspended if their attendance is below 90% for two consecutive quarters.
TARDINESS
Classes begin promptly at the time scheduled. Students are tardy with in the first 30 minutes of class. Any student arriving later than 30 minutes after the class has started will be marked absent. Three tardie’s are equal to one absence.
LEAVE OF ABSENCE
Students may find it necessary to interrupt their training at Renaissance and may be granted a leave of absence for the following situations:
1. Serious health condition of the student
2. Care of an immediate family member with a serious health condition
3. Birth/adoption of a child and care for that child
4. Death of an immediate family member
5. Jury duty
6. Armed Forces (Leave of Absence will be until tour is completed)
Only two leaves of absence will be allowed during student’s enrollment not to exceed a 180 days in any 12-month period. Leave of absence will not affect the Standards of Satisfactory Progress or additional financial charges. The student is required to complete a leave of absence form provided at the office signed and dated with a written explanation for the request before the leave of absence starts. If circumstances prevent a student from providing a prior written request, Renaissance may grant the student’s request for a leave of absence, if it is documented and the school collects the written request at a later date. The student should also have an exit interview with the Director. If a student does not return on the scheduled time or make arrangements for an extension, Renaissance will consider the student withdrawn from the program. The time missed from school will be counted against the student’s original required completion timeframe. This could affect the student’s on Financial Aid loan repayment terms, including the exhaustion of some or all of the student’s grace period. Renaissance will be required to return Students monies to the financial aid funds.
The termination date is the date the student was scheduled to return from the leave and failed to do so. Any student will automatically be withdrawn from the program and all financial aid funds not earned will be returned by Renaissance. Student will be responsible to pay any costs to Renaissance out of their own pocket.
WITHDRAWAL
If a student finds that he/she is unable to complete the massage program and is not eligible for a leave of absence as previously outlined, the student is required to officially withdraw from the program.
To officially withdraw from Renaissance School of Therapeutic Massage, a student must complete a withdrawal request form provided at the office, and have an exit interview with the director. A student who properly withdraws from the program is eligible for a refund (if applicable) and re-enrollment at Renaissance. If returning at a later date the student must return at the same level of satisfactory progress she/he held prior to the interruption. A properly completed withdrawal does not affect the required completion time frame. The student will also be eligible to obtain copies of his/her transcripts for application for another educational institution.
If the withdrawing student does not follow these procedures, the Renaissance School of Therapeutic Massage will consider withdrawal to have occurred no later than fourteen consecutive days after the last date of academically-related activity, which may include lecture, hands-on practice, or examinations. Student will be financially responsible for the fourteen consecutive days missed if a proper withdrawal form is not completed.
If a student was not current in their financial agreement with the School at the time of their unofficial withdrawal, they will not have access to their transcripts until they bring their financial agreement current.
Renaissance also reserves the right to collect any funds owed to the school, including all court costs and fees.
RE-ENROLLMENT
Re-enrollment will be required to occur within three years of the withdrawal date in order for credit hours from previously completed courses to be granted. If re-enrollment exceeds the three-year grace period, then all credit hours previously earned are lost and the student must meet the graduation requirements of the current program catalog at the time of re-enrollment. Re-enrollment for any student who has previously withdrawn from our institution must be approved by the Director before the re-enrollment process may begin.
Upon review of student’s academic performance and attendance records, the Director will meet with the student and determine the best course of action that will enable the student to successfully complete his/her educational experience here at Renaissance. Courses previously completed at Renaissance will be accepted as clock hours towards graduation under the following conditions: all course work and attendance must have been completed in a satisfactory manner, with an academic grade of “C” or better, 67 % attendance with all attendance make-up work handed in to the office.
Required tuition and fees will be determined for courses that need to be completed as stated in the current course catalog.
Tuition credit will equal the amount retained by the school in the previous withdrawal. Any monies previously refunded will not be applied toward current tuition credit. A re-enrollment agreement must be signed and dated upon reentry into Renaissance.
Any student who has served in uniformed services shall not be denied readmission if the following requirements have been met:
1. Advanced written or verbal notice
2. Cumulative absence does not exceed five years.
3. Give notification to re-enroll within three years of service period, or within 2 years after convalescing from military-related illness or injury.
Graduation Requirements
The Renaissance curriculum has been designed to allow a full-time student to complete the massage therapy program in as little as 41 weeks, or 10 months. If a student fails to complete the program within 150% or 6 quarters, the student will not receive a Certificate of Graduation from Renaissance, which means the student cannot sit for the National Exam and cannot be eligible to receive a license to practice massage therapy.
The maximum time frame allowable for completion of the program for a full-time student is 60 weeks, or six consecutive 10-week sessions. A student registered full time must maintain a minimum of ten credits or more per session.
A part-time student constitutes 2-5 courses per quarter. The maximum time frame allowable for a part time student to complete the program is 15 quarters. Students that take individual courses can transfer at any time to the full-time or part-time massage therapy program. At that time, the completion timeframe goes into effect and is based on 150% of the remaining credits/quarters required to graduate.
A student who does not complete the program within the required time frame will not be eligible to receive their certificate of graduation or their transcripts necessary to register for the National Certification Examination. Extenuating circumstances will be reviewed by Administration.
To graduate from Renaissance School of Therapeutic Massage a student must:
· Successfully complete the massage program with the minimum satisfactory GPA of 2.0 or a C grade average.
· Maintain minimum attendance of 67%.
· Pass the comprehensive final exam with a minimum score of 70%.
Upon successful completion of the Massage Therapy Program a Certificate of Graduation will be awarded for Renaissance Schools Massage Program. Two copies of their official student transcript and two additional copies of their Certificate of Graduation will be provided to graduates, free of charge for licensing purposes. Additional copies will be provided for $5.00 each. The first transcript is free to students transferring to another school.
Withholding transcripts and diplomas
Transcripts and diplomas will not be issued for students who have any outstanding account balances. Any monies owing from supplies, books or tuition must be satisfied.
Graduating with Honors
The following are awarded to those students who qualify by maintaining:
Outstanding Academic Achievement: a GPA of 4.0 in all course work.
Perfect Attendance: students who have never been absent, tardy or left early from any class.
National Application Testing and Licensure: National Certification Board for Therapuetic Massage and Bodywork, 8201 Greensboro Dr, Suite 300, McLean, VA 22102, 1-800-296-0664, (703) 610-9015. To register, go to www.ncbtmb.com.
Utah Massage License Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing (DOPL), 5250 S. Commerce Way (300 W), Atrium Building, Suite 110, Salt Lake City, UT, (801) 530-6628.
1. Download Utah Laws booklet at https://www.prometric.com/utah
2. Get two copies of fingerprints (available free of charge at Bountiful and Woods Cross police depts.)
3. Pass the National Massage Exam
4. School diploma and grades
5. $100.00 fee
When graduate has proof of passing the National Certification Exam, graduate may then present him/herself for permanent license (renewed every 2 yrs for a $60 fee).
Renaissance School does not guarantee that students will pass the National Certification Exam for licensure. Our courses are designed to prepare student for licensure based upon the student’s individual academic performance.
Finances
Students enrolling in the Massage Therapy program are responsible for the expenses of tuition, handouts, two clinic shirts, and lotion. Any other supplies needed for student’s studies can be provided by the school or purchased by students outside the school. The payment option the student selects from the enrollment agreement will determine when their payments are due. All payments are due by no later than the fifth (5th) of the month. In the event the due date is on a weekend or a holiday, tuition payments are due the last business day prior to the fifth (5th). Late payments will result in a $25.00 late charge and $5.00 a day after that. Any account fallen 45 days behind will result in student suspension until their past due status is brought current, at which time the student will be allowed to make up course work and attendance through permission of the instructor, or wait until specific courses are offered again on their course cycle.
Renaissance accepts payments in the form of credit card, and personal or cashiers check. Any personal check returned will be charged a $25.00 returned check fee.
REGISTRATION FEES
A $100.00 non-refundable registration fee will be required upon registration for the program.
Tuition
The cost of tuition for the entire Therapeutic Massage Program is $11,450.00 *Does not include Textbooks and Handouts, Lotion, or shirts.
PAYMENT PLANS
For the convenience of our students there are two payment options as follows:
Two-Payment Plan: (tuition only)
Students may wish to divide the payment of tuition into two installments in which case $5,725.00 is due prior to or on the first day of the program. The second payment of $5,725.00 is due prior to or on the first day of the fifth month of the program. All payments are considered late at the end of business on the fifth of the month the payment is due. All late accounts will be charged a fee of $25.00 and 1% Finance Charge on remaining balance.
Quarter Payment Plan: Students may pay at the beginning of each quarter $2,862.50 for four quarters.
Monthly Payment Plan: (applies to tuition only.)
For students wishing to take advantage of our monthly payment plan $1,145.00 is due on the first day of each month for ten consecutive months. Payment must be received by the fifth of the month, or the account is considered late in which case a $25.00 late fee will be charged.
Individual Course Plan:
For students wishing to pay for individual courses the cost is $300.00 for each course taken during the 10 week quarter.
Payment is due at the beginning of each quarter.
Renaissance does not endorse any private or public entity for loaning purposes.
SUPPLIES
Some supplies are not covered as part of the student’s tuition. Students will be required to purchase their own massage table from a supplier of their choice, or this can be ordered through the school. We currently order EarthLite Tables.
Supply Price List
Products
Essential Oils $60.00/packet
Massage Lotion $10/tube *and
$60/gallon *
Po Sum On Oil $ 9.00/30 ml
Meridian Charts $ 12.00 Set
Equipment
Spinal Touch board $ 45.00
Cushions (Pregnancy) $449.00
Hip Adjusters (optional) $ 45.00
Plumb Line (optional) $ 9.00
EarthLite Table package $638.53
Clinic Uniform
Two massage shirts $50.00 *
Gown (optional) $18.00
Supplies Total: Approx. $1,402.53 (plus tax)
* These items are required. Taxes are applicable for all supplies and books.
(Range depends on student’s choice of equipment and optional purchases.)
TEXTBOOKS
Textbooks are not furnished as part of the tuition. The approximate cost of textbooks is $710.00 (subject to change). Computer included in Tuition with syllabus. Additional resource books of students’ choice will be of value for their own learning enhancement. Add tax where applicable. Books purchased by students from Renaissance, are required to be paid for before quarter begins.
*Work books are non-refundable
*Text books-will refund 50% if in good condition
Course Policies
What to bring to class:
For hands-on courses you must bring two clean single sheets and one pillowcase or hand towel.
Bring sheets and towels to all hands on courses unless otherwise specified. Bring the appropriate manual and/or text for each course.
Oils and massage creams will be furnished to students for class and clinic only. Students will be expected to purchase their own lotion and oils for personal practice. Lotion and tube of lotion are included in the price of required items. These will be passed out or purchased during the 2nd week of 1st quarter.
Cancellation Policy
All students attending the school for the first time who withdraw on or before the third week of the course are subject to tuition refund requirements as defined by the Higher Education Amendments of 1992 and by regulation (CFR 668.22). Our compliance of this policy is contained in our enrollment agreement.
A first time student is any student who has not previously attended our full program offered at Renaissance and student attends 30 days of our program. A student remains a first time student until the student either withdraws or completes the period of enrollment for which the student has paid the appropriate fees.
If Renaissance does not accept an applicant for enrollment, all monies paid to Renaissance shall be refunded.
Applicants who cancel their application within three (3) business days of signing an enrollment agreement, and prior to beginning any courses, will receive a refund of all monies paid to Renaissance, excluding the registration fee.
Applicants who cancel after three (3) business days of the signing date of the enrollment agreement, but prior to beginning any courses, will be refunded all monies paid to Renaissance, less the $100 registration fee.
Applicants who have registered without taking an introductory tour of the school (example: student registers from out of state) may cancel their application within three (3) business days after the regularly scheduled first day of the program, or upon their first tour of Renaissance’s facility, whichever occurs first, and receive a refund of all monies paid to Renaissance, excluding the registration fee.
Refund Policy
A. Renaissance School of Therapeutic Massage provides for a three-business-day cooling-off period. This period commences with the day this enrollment agreement is signed or an initial deposit or payment toward tuition and fees of the institution is made. This period terminates at midnight of the third business day following such date or from the date that the student first visits the institution, whichever is later, during which time this contract may be rescinded and monies refunded. Evidence of personal appearance at the institution or receipt of a written statement of withdrawal for delivery by mail or other means shall be deemed as meeting the terms of the cooling-off period. Renaissance is entitled to retain the $100 registration fee.
B. Termination can be made by the purchaser if the student is under legal age. Termination by Renaissance School of Therapeutic Massage will be considered to have occurred no later than fourteen consecutive days after the last date of academically-related activity, which may include lecture, hands-on practice, or examinations.
C. After the three-business-day cooling-off period and a student choosing to withdraw, a withdrawal form must be filled out and given to the Administrative Director.
The Director approves the withdrawal or dismissed student’s form. The withdrawn or dismissed student shall be refunded, within thirty days of his/her discontinuing the program at the Renaissance School of Therapeutic Massage, a percentage of all tuition paid over and above the non-refundable registration fee. Any fees paid by student can be refunded if: 1. School Handouts $300.00 not used in course work. (If received by the student $20.00 per course) 2. Lotion not used. ($70.00) 3. Shirts not used ($50.00). Student’s financial obligation to Renaissance must be satisfied prior to a refund to the student. The balance due to the student, over and above the non-refundable registration fee will be calculated using the following schedule:
Refunds/Tuition Adjustments
The refund policies for those who withdraw from our program are as follows:
90% of the program’s tuition returned if the student withdraws within the first 10% of the program
80% of the program’s tuition returned if the student withdraws within 20% of the program
70% of the program’s tuition returned if the student withdraws within 30% of the program
60% of the program’s tuition returned if the student withdraws within 40% of the program
50% of the program’s time, there is no refund applicable after this percentage of time has elapsed.
Students on leave of absence who are scheduled to return but fail to do so will have their return date as their termination date.
This refund policy applies for both Withdrawn and Dismissed students.
Refund Timeline and Allocation of Refund
The School will make refunds within 30 calendar days of the date the student officially withdraws in accordance with Renaissance’s withdrawal procedures.
Student Guidelines
The following information outlines what is expected of our students regarding their conduct while at our school.
Renaissance is a safe and nurturing place for students, instructors, and staff. The instructors at Renaissance are professionals who take time out of their busy schedules to work with our students. Be prepared for class with materials for that course. Required books must be purchased and brought to the first class of the course. Appreciate your instructors by being on time, giving them your full attention, and by being alert, awake, and aware. Don’t let “already knowing” get in the way of your learning process.
Recognize that you are acquiring courses to learn a profession that will support you for the rest of your life. You must be in class fully alert and aware in order to learn the material. For lecture courses, you must be sitting in a chair at a lecture table or desk. Hands-on courses require full participation. You will be learning theory, methods, and hands-on techniques presented by instructors who practice what they teach. You as a student must practice what you learn, as you learn, in order to gain full benefit of the information and techniques. Practice forms are located at the end of each syllabus of hands-on courses. Each week the student will be required to practice on two people the techniques learned in class that week. These forms are handed in the following week and then returned at the end of each quarter.
We at Renaissance recognize that our students have many life demands (families, work, and so forth) to balance and the challenge of learning a new profession can be an enormous undertaking. We invite our students to recognize that although intense, the program is designed to be of short duration (less than a year). While here, there is great value in making this intensive educational experience a priority. We also invite our students to be aware that in order to assimilate all that is required of them; they need to make time necessary for personal study.
Students will receive a student handbook, books and class schedule for the first quarter on the date of their orientation. This is held on the Thursday before the quarter begins at 6:00 p.m. The orientation lasts one hour; we encourage all to attend.
Classroom Protocol
Our classrooms are used for lecture, hands-on learning, and at times for student clinic massage. It is important that each time a classroom is used that it be restored to neutral, that is, all equipment used be returned to its place.
Wash off massage tables and headrests at the end of the hands-on course period or student clinic. Use the disinfectant wipes provided in the classroom. Make sure all lotions and oils are returned to the storage cabinet. If you are the last to use the room, please turn off all lights.
Conflict of Interest
No advertising or marketing in school or during class time. The classroom is not a market place for students’ goods and services. Only practice the hands-on techniques that have been presented in Renaissance courses. Do not use other hands-on techniques that you have learned outside Renaissance.
Guest and Phone Policy
Students are not permitted to bring guests to class without prior permission granted by the instructor.
There is a courtesy phone available to students in the office. Calls are to be limited to three minutes only. Students are not to answer incoming calls. If another call comes while student is on the phone, student must give phone to staff or secretary to answer call. Students are required to keep cellular phones turned off during class time.
Food Policy
Open containers are not allowed in classrooms. Food items can be in the classroom, but eating is prohibited during class time. A picnic table is provided for eating during class times breaks, and in the break between classes. We encourage the students to have water with them at all times. Clean up of the area after eating is required.
Laws Relating to Students
Treatment of Disease: Students are not to diagnose or treat disease.
Misrepresentation: Students are prohibited from holding themselves out as a “Licensed Massage Therapist”, “LMT” or “Massage Therapist”. Students are required to accurately represent their competence, education, training, and experience to the client such as “Student Practitioner of Massage Therapy”, “Student of Massage Therapy”, or “Massage Therapy Student”.
Student Behavioral Codes
Drugs & Alcohol
The use of drugs, alcohol, and cigarettes are strictly forbidden while on school property. Renaissance School of Therapeutic Massage adheres strictly to the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 and the Drug Free Schools and Communities Act (P.L. 101-266). It is strictly prohibited to unlawfully manufacture, distribute, dispense, possess, or use any intoxicating beverage or illicit drugs while on school premises.
Attending school or clinic under the influence of alcohol or an illicit drug is also prohibited, and will result in expulsion from the school and may be reported to the City Police Department if necessary. Any student struggling with drug or alcohol abuse can contact the Drug Free Workplace Helpline: 1-800-967-5752.
STUDENTS ARE NOT TO MASSAGE CLIENTS OUTSIDE OF SCHOOL. THIS IS AGAINST THE ETHICS OF THE STATE. MASSAGING CLIENTS OUTSIDE OF SCHOOL MAY ADVERSELY AFFECT THE STUDENT’S LICENSURE PROCESS.
Professional Speech and Language
Please monitor your speech in the classroom. Be aware of possible sexual innuendos in your conversation.
Swearing or other unacceptable language is not permitted. Practice speaking like a professional therapist while attending classes and other school sponsored activities.
Students will be expelled from school for “Unprofessional Conduct.” This includes engaging in any lewd, indecent, obscene, or unlawful behavior while enrolled at Renaissance School of Therapeutic Massage.
At Renaissance, we are committed to maintaining a safe and wholesome work environment and learning atmosphere for our staff, faculty, and students. In accordance with our drug and alcohol policy, and our strict adherence to professional conduct, we therefore state that no forms of sexual harassment will be tolerated on school premises. Examples of sexual harassment include, but are not limited to the following behaviors:
Disparaging remarks about ones gender.
Verbal sexual abuse disguised as humor.
Whistling.
Obscene gestures.
Sexual innuendos.
Sexual remarks about a person’s body or clothing.
Sexual stereotyping.
Offensive sexual graffiti.
Eliciting information about a person’s sexual activity.
Subtle or demanding behavior for sexual favors.
Physical aggression, pinching, patting, unnecessary brushing or touching.
No selling of drugs on or off campus. Anyone convicted for selling or in possession of a controlled substance, will lose eligibility for Title IV funding.
Sexual harassment is misconduct, which undermines relationships, debilitates morale, and interferes with the productivity and well being of those involved. Sexual harassment is banned by Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act and Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972. The Utah Anti-discrimination Act, along with various other statutes, constitutional provisions, and common law causes of action, prohibit sexual harassment and unprofessional conduct. It is our policy to enforce these laws to their fullest extent with regard to our faculty, staff and students.
Students who believe they have been sexually harassed should report the matter to their instructor or a member of the administration. Anyone found guilty of this behavior will be expelled from the program and subject to State and local laws.
All students seeking a state license to practice as a Massage Therapist need to become familiar with the Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing Act, Title 58, Chapter 1, Part 5. (This Act will be taught in our Business course). Students will be held responsible for the information contained in the portion titled, “Unlawful/Unprofessional Conduct.” Students may be expelled immediately if school administrators determine that they were involved in “unlawful” or “unprofessional” conduct in accordance with Title 58, Chapter 1, Part 5.
Dress Code
Students are expected and required to conduct themselves professionally at all times. No tank tops or short shorts are allowed at school. Students are required to wear the school shirt and long pants during clinic hours.
Dismissal Policies
Students found in violation of school policies described in the Student Guidelines section of this catalog may be expelled or termination. Explanation of policy:
Renaissance has the right to EXPEL any student for any of the following:
· Cheating, stealing, or vandalizing.
· Failure to comply with the school drug policy.
· Failure to comply with the schools behavioral code.
· Falling 45 days behind on their
agreed financial arrangement.
The Student’s file is placed in an inactive status and student is not permitted into the school for any reason without prior authorization from the administrator.
Student Appeals Policy
All students have the right to appeal a decision made by the Administration regarding their termination. In the event the student exercises their right to appeal, the students file becomes the responsibility of an Appeals Body comprised of one faculty member and two members of the Advisory board. The student remains in an active status while his/her appeal is pending. The student has the burden of demonstrating on appeal that the Administration’s decision was erroneous.
The Appeals Body has no authority concerning the reasonableness of the action regarding the student. It can only affirm the prior decision of the Administration or remand the case to the Administration for further consideration. The Appeals Body may make recommendations to the Administration in its report to the Administration. It cannot overturn the prior decision of the Administration.
In the event the Administration has determined the student will be expelled, the following steps are taken:
a. Notification. The Administration will send to the student, within 15 days following its action, its written findings and reasons forming the basis for its action (probation or expulsion). If Students wish to appeal the negative determination of satisfactory progress, they should refer to the appeals process.
b. Request for Appeal and Written Grounds for Appeal. The student may appeal the action of the Administration by submitting a written appeal request to the Administration within ten (10) calendar days of receipt of the statement of findings and reasons. The student must file a complete written statement of the grounds for its appeal based on the Administrations findings and reasons, within 21 calendar days after receipt of the action.
c. Appeals Panel Selection; Processing the Appeal. The three-member Appeals Panel shall consist of two members of the Advisory Board and one member of the Renaissance instructing staff. The Appeals panel shall be randomly drawn from the members of the Advisory Board and Renaissance instructing staff.
d. Logistical Procedures. The Administration shall forward the file of materials to each member of the Appeals Panel. The file will include the student’s written grounds for appeal and the material upon which the Administration based its decision for expulsion. The Administration will establish a date for the appeal at the earliest practical time.
e. Hearing of the Appeal. The Appeals Body will meet at a time and place selected to permit the student to make his/her appeal, allowing sufficient time for presentations, deliberations, and a forwarding of a report to the Administration. The student, at his/her option and expense, has the right to the presence of counsel or other representatives at the hearing.
f. Consideration and Decision of the Appeal.
The consideration of the appeal will be based upon the Administration’s written findings and reasons related to the action, the student’s written response detailing grounds for appeal, and relevant supportive documents. Ordinarily, the Appeals Panel may consider only evidence previously submitted to and considered by the Administration. The student may submit evidence not previously considered by the Administration at the time it files material in support of its appeal. Any such new evidence must be identified and must be accompanied by a demonstration that the new evidence relates to:
1. Any aspect of the Administration’s determination that relied on issues or evidence which the student had not had an opportunity, in advance of the Administration’s action, to make his/her position known; or
2. Facts which were in existence at the time of the action and were relevant to any basis for the Administration’s action, but were not presented to the Administration because of mistake or misunderstanding by the student, and which have subsequently come to the attention of the student.
The Appeals Panel will decide whether new evidence submitted should be considered in accordance with the requirements set forth above.
If new evidence is submitted to the Appeals Panel and the Panel determines that such evidence suggests that the Administration’s decision should be reconsidered, or if the Appeals Panel otherwise determines that reconsideration is warranted, the Appeals Panel may remand the matter for further Administration consideration and action. (Remember, the Appeals Panel does not have authority to overturn an Administrative decision, they may only recommend the Administration reconsider their decision based on written documentation presented at the appeals hearing.)
g. Administration Receipt of Appeals Body Decision. The Appeals Panel will submit a written report to the Administration based on its review either supporting the original action or recommending further consideration by the Administration.
h. Administration Consideration The report will then be considered and acted upon by the Administration. One of two possibilities will occur, 1. The original Administration action that prompted the appeal will be considered effective and final if the Appeals Panel acts to affirm the decision made previously by the Administration 2. The original Administrative action that prompted the appeal will be reconsidered and reversed by the Administration.
i. Notification. The Administration will provide the student a written decision on the appeal, either executing the original suspension/expulsion or reinstating student to full active status
Student Services
Student Grievance
At Renaissance, the concerns of our students are very important. Students are to write their grievances on the forms that they can receive from the secretary. Student can take the written form to the Administration, or, if the student prefers, he/she can take them to an instructor who would then take the students grievance to the Administration. Student is to exhaust all resources before attempting to contact an outside agency. The Administration has the Advisory Board available for discussion and help in resolving any concerns students may encounter. Our students find that the Administration is very accessible and their concerns are respected and addressed as soon as possible.
Facility and Equipment
The Renaissance School of Therapeutic Massage is located off of 5th West in Bountiful. We are just east of I-15 and very accessible to students who may be traveling from nearby communities. Parking is available to the west of our entrance. We are currently able to accommodate 8 students comfortably per class group. We have five massage rooms, four of which are used as classrooms. We are looking forward to expanding in the future to meet the demands and needs of our school as it grows. Our equipment consists of massage tables, pregnancy cushions, bolsters, and CD players for each therapy room. We also have folding tables and chairs for lecture courses, as well as four white boards, two television, one VCR, a laser disc player, an overhead projector, and two microwaves.
All of our facilities are readily accessible for handicapped students.
We also offer our students a resource center containing books that can be checked out, flash cards on bones and muscles, standing skeleton, individual bone parts, and body system parts, VHS tapes, a computer, internet, printer and copy machine. Black and white copies may be made for 10 cents each. Color copies are $1.00 each.
The internet is to be used for research only. It is not to be used for accessing personal e-mail or non-school related research. Prices for pages printed from the internet are considered copies and are subject to prices listed above
Student Clinic
Students maintain client records in the student clinic and upon graduation are given all of their client files, thereby assisting them, if they desire, to build their own practice. 110 hours of clinic internship is required.
Safety Evacuations
Safety evacuation drills will be held once a quarter during class time only, to ensure all new students are aware of the exact process. Instructors will be responsible for taking attendance after the evacuation. Signs of the evacuation plans will be posted in each room. Evacuations will occur out the front door and we will meet across the street in the parking lot, to account for all students.
In case of a fire, during student clinic, the therapist is responsible for the safety and evacuation of their client; and this is accomplished by ensuring that they are wrapped in the sheets, and immediately escorted out of the front door to the meeting place across the street.
Tutoring
Our Educational Director coordinates tutoring. The Educational Director tracks student progress when a student has been referred by an instructor for tutoring and recommends a tutor. If instructors, students and the Director of Education agree that the student requires tutoring, private tutoring is available for $30.00 an hour.
Renaissance currently provides scholarships for graduating High School students. Interested individuals should make an appointment for an interview with the Enrollment Director for details.
Placement Services
Renaissance is very interested in the successful completion and attaining of career objectives of every student who enrolls in and graduates from our Massage Therapy Program. Therefore, Renaissance School provides placement counseling and guidance to graduating students. We are dedicated to preparing graduates who will meet their career objectives in massage therapy, therefore every graduate will be given a copy of his/her clinic client files upon graduation to assist them as they build a private massage therapy practice.
Renaissance encourages students to take the national exam right after graduation to prepare students for immediate employment.
Renaissance is able, through our placement program, to assist and track each of our graduates’ progress. All placements are tracked by the scheduled graduation date, this permits us to look ahead and prepare for the needs of the graduating students and prospective employers. Documentation is required of every graduate for our placement records with information consisting of:
Name of Student
Graduation Date
National Licensing Date
Employer Name
Address, Telephone
Contact Person
Employment Start Date
Job title and/or description of placement
This information permits us to maintain contact with the graduate and if necessary, to continue assisting them with their massage therapy career.
(Renaissance does not guarantee employment.)
Course Evaluation
Our students provide input to courses and instructors each session by completing course evaluation forms after each course completion. Forms are anonymous and kept in instructor’s permanent files.
Student Evaluations
Students are interviewed by a member of the Administrative Staff at the end of the second week of class during first quarter and at the end of first and second quarters. Clinic interviews will be held at the end of 3rd quarter and 4th quarter. Before students graduate, there will be an exit interview. Thirty days after graduation there will be a follow-up interview and school survey for all graduates. The purpose of these interviews is to ensure our students are satisfied, and allows the students to express their concerns and have their concerns addressed. Another purpose is to see if students are licensed and employed, or if they need help in becoming licensed or employed.
Suggestions from Students
A suggestion box is located in the office for students who wish to make comments regarding any aspect of the school. It is not necessary for students to sign the comment form; however, it is necessary if a response is expected. Students are given every opportunity to perfect their skills.
Student Records and Disclosure Procedures
Permanent files are kept for all students. Files contain transcripts and graduation records. Information contained in student files is considered confidential and shall not be released to other individuals or organization unless written consent from the student is obtained. A $5.00 fee will be charged for additional copies.
The following exceptions for disclosure of records will be allowed. Information can and will be released to the following entities:
Adult students or their legal guardian
Renaissance staff officials who have legitimate educational need of records and/or educational evaluation of our institution. Other schools upon request for enrollment purposes of that institution, national accrediting boards and/or organizations for the purpose of accreditation or certification and judicial courts of law upon lawful request.
Incident Report Forms
Incident or Complaint Report Forms are available in the office for student who wishes to document a situation and bring it to the attention of Renaissance’s administration. Completed Incident Report Forms are forwarded to the Education Coordinator for review. Please note that Incident Report Forms are used for documentation purposes only; they are not used to file formal complaints. Complaint Report Forms will be used to file a formal complaint with the staff and possibly the Advisory Board. Please refer to the section on Grievance Procedures for more information.
Credit Transfer Policy
Renaissance School of Therapeutic Massage accepts transfer credits from other institutions, according to the following guidelines:
Renaissance School of Therapeutic Massage will honor transfer credits from other institutions on the following conditions: that the course has equal clock hours of vocational training for licensure in the field of massage therapy from an accredited university or equivalent institutions. Transcripts, certificate of completion, syllabi, or description of course, will be required. Students will be credited $10.00 for each clock hour of completed work from other accredited institutions. Courses taught by other licensed professionals are non-transferable. The transcript, course description, syllabi, or other documentation must support a similar length and 20 hour course content to the course for which transfer is requested. Maximum allowed transfer is 220 hours which is 25% of the Renaissance Program. Students will take the School Final in the courses getting transfer credits.
Students receiving transfer credit will be given a grade of (T) transfer for their work. Transfer students will be responsible financially for courses received at Renaissance. The cost is $350.00 per course. Transfer students will also be charged a one time, $100.00 registration fee.
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Addendum
LIST OF REQUIRED TEXT
List updated as of 6/2/11
1st Quarter Books
Course: Anatomy: Bones and Muscles; Anatomy: Systems
Title: The Human Body in Health & Disease Eleventh Edition
Authors: Memmler’s
Publisher: Lippincott, Williams& Wilkins 2009
Price: $54.95 Tax: $3.57 Total: $58.52
ISBN: 978-0-7817-65770
Course: Anatomy: Bones and Muscles; Anatomy: Systems
Title: The Human Body in Health & Disease Study Guide Eleventh Edition
Authors: Memmler’s
Publisher: Lippincott, Williams& Wilkins 2009
Price: $27.95 Tax: $1.82 Total: $29.77
ISBN: 978-0-7817-65817
Course: Nutrition
Title: Prescription for Nutritional Healing Fourth Edition
Author: Phyllis A. Balch
Publisher: Avery 2010
Price: $35.00 Tax: $2.28 Total: $37.28
ISBN: 978-1-58333-400-3
Course: Swedish
Title: Introduction to Massage Therapy
Authors: Mary Beth Braun & Stephanie Simonson
Publisher: Wolters Kluwer/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins 2008
Price: $69.95 Tax: $4.55 Total: $74.50
ISBN: 978-0-7817-7374-4
Course: Pathology I – Bones and Muscles; Pathology: Systems
Title: A Massage Therapist’s Guide to Pathology: Fourth Edition
Author: Ruth Werner
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins 2009
Price: $69.95 Tax: $4.55 Total: $74.50
ISBN: 978-07817-69198
Course: Meridians; Touch for Health
Title: Touch for Health
Author: John Thie, D.C. & Matthew Thie, M.Ed
Publisher: DeVorss & Company, Marina del Ray, CA 2008
Price: $35.95 Tax: $2.34 Total: $38.29
ISBN: 978-087-516-812-8
Course: Business Law and Ethics
Title: Massage: A Career at Your Fingertips
Author: Martin Ashley, J.D., L.M.T.
Publisher: Enterprise Publishing
Price: $25.95 Tax: $1.69 Total: $27.64
ISBN: 0964466244
Course: Anatomy: Bones and Muscles: Anatomy: Muscle Interaction
Title: Illustrated Essentials of Musculoskeletal Anatomy Fifth Edition
Authors: Kay W Sieg, PH, D., OTR/Sandra P Adams, PH. D., OTR
Publisher: Megabooks Inc, Gainesville, FL. 2010
Price: $32.00 Tax: $2.08 Total: $34.08
Megabooks
Course: Anatomy I: Bones and Muscles; Anatomy: Systems; Anatomy: Study of the Spine; Anatomy: Muscle Interaction
Title: Trail Guide to the Body- Fourth Edition
Author: Andrew Biel
Publisher: Books of Discovery Boulder, CO. 2010
Price: $58.95 Tax: 3.83 Total: $62.78
ISBN: 978-0-9658534-5-3
Course: Anatomy I: Bones and Muscles; Anatomy: Systems; Anatomy: Study of the Spine; Anatomy: Muscle Interaction
Title: Trail Guide to the Body – Study Guide- Fourth Edition
Author: Andrew Biel
Publisher: Books of Discovery Boulder, CO. 2010
Price: $21.95 Tax: 1.43 Total: $23.38
ISBN: 978-0-9658534-60
Course: Anatomy I: Bones and Muscles; Anatomy: Systems; Anatomy: Study of the Spine; Anatomy: Muscle Interaction
Title: Trail Guide to the Body Flash Cards
Author: Andrew Biel
Publisher: Books of Discovery Boulder, CO. 2010
Price: $21.95 Tax: $1.43 Total: $23.38
ISBN: 978-0-9826634-4-8
Course: Swedish
Title: Body Mechanics for Manual Therapists a Functional Approach to Self Care
3rd Edition
Author: Barbara Frye
Publisher: : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins 2010
Price: $46.95 Tax: $3.05 Total: $50.00
ISBN: 0-781774837
Books: $501.50 Tax: $32.60 Total: $534.10
2nd Quarter Books
Course: Essential Oils
Title: Aromatherapy for Massage Practitioners
Author: Ingrid Martin
Publisher: Lippincott, Williams, Wilkins 2007
Price: $49.95 Tax: $3.25 Total: $53.20
ISBN: 978-07817-53456
Course: Reflexology
Title: Feet First
Author: Laura Norman
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Price: $18.95 Tax: $1.23 Total: $20.18
ISBN: 671-63412-7
Course: Trigger Point
Title: The Trigger Point Therapy Workbook
Author: Clair Davies
Publisher: New Harbinger Publications Inc. 2001
Price: $31.83 Tax: $2.07 Total: $33.90
ISBN: 9-781572-243750
Books: $100.73 Tax: $6.55 Total: $107.28
3rd Quarter Books
Course: Integrative Cranial SER
Title: Chakras for Beginners
Authors: David Pond
Publisher: Llewellyn Worldwide Publishers 2003
Price: $12.95 Tax: $.84 Total: $13.79
ISBN: 1-56718-537-1
Books: $12.95 Tax: $.84 Total: $13.79
4th Quarter Books
Course: Sports Massage
Title: Therapeutic Massage in Athletics
Author: Pat Archer
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins 2007
Price: $49.95 Tax: $3.25 Total: $53.20
ISBN: 978-0781-742696
Course: National Exam
Title: Plain and Simple Guide to Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork examination
Author: Laura Allen
Publisher: Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins 2006
Price: $47.95 Tax: $3.11 Total: $51.06
ISBN: 978-0781-797054
Course: Deep Tissue
Title: Deep Tissue Massage: A Visual Guide to Techniques
Author: Art Riggs
Publisher: North Atlantic Books
Price: $29.95 Tax: $1.95 Total: $31.90
ISBN: 978-1-55643-650-5
Books: $127.85 Tax: $8.31 Total: $136.16
Book Total: $743.03
Tax: $48.30
Total: $791.33
Please note that due to circumstances beyond our control, the book prices are subject to change without notice. We will do our best to keep these up to date with current market prices.
Product Purchase Timeline
We provide the following timeline requirements for the purchase of supplies and equipment, regardless of whether or not it is purchased from the school. Remember prices may change without notice.
First Quarter:
Textbooks ($534.10)
Lotion ($74.55)
Second Quarter:
Textbooks ($107.28)
Massage Table ($650.00)*
Pregnancy cushions ($449.00)*
Essential Oils ($70.00)
Third Quarter:
Textbooks ($13.79)
Two Massage Shirts ($50.00)
Spinal Touch Board (45.00)*
Gown ($18.00), Hip *
Adjusters ($45.00)*
Plumb Line ($9.00)*
Tuina Oil ($12.00)*
Fourth Quarter:
Textbooks ($136.16)
The total cost including tuition, registration, books and required supplies is approximately $11,953.33
Total including a massage table is $12,603.33
* These items are optional. Taxes will be charged for all resale items.
Optional Texts:
Title: Facilitated Stretching
Author: Robert McAtee/Jeff Charland
Publisher: Human Kinetics 1999
Title: Your Inner Physician and You
Author: John Upledger
Title: CranioSacral Therapy
Publisher: Upledger & Vredevoogd
Title: Taber’s Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary
Author: F.A. Davis Company
Title: Stedman’s Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions & Nursing
Publisher: Lippincott,Williams, & Wilkins
Enrollment Agreement
Massage Therapy Program
Student Name: _______________________________________ Date:______________
Address: _________________________ City: ____________ State: ____ Zip:_________
Telephone: ________________________ Work: ____________ Mobile:_____________
E-mail:__________________________ Social Security #:________________________
Date of Birth ____________________ Drivers License # ________________ State:___
Enrollment Date ____________Part-Time ___ Full-Time ___ Estimated Grad. Date: _______
Nationality: _____________________
Name of High School, GED or Secondary Education ________________________________
Graduation Date______________________________
Sign if certificate not available____________________________________________
Program Information: Our Program is 900 Hours, (Financial Aid, 71.5 with ABHES our accrediting agency) 41 weeks, 4 quarters, M-F 4 hours a day, Night or Day Courses. Our Therapeutic Massage Program is preparatory for state licensure and National Certification for Massage and Bodywork. Students beginning the program anticipate graduation in 41 weeks. Students are awarded a Certificate of Graduation upon completion of the Program.
Program Expenses Amount
Tuition (1st time National exam fee included) $11,450.00
Registration Fee (due upon submission of this agreement) $100.00
CPR, First Aid Fee and Computer Included in Tuition $.00
Renaissance Shirts for student clinic ($25.00 each; 2 required) $50.00
Lotion
Meridian Charts & Oils
$70.00
$82.00
Base Cost $11,752.00
Additional Expenses
*Textbooks (may purchase from Renaissance) $791.33
*Massage Table $650.00
Total Program Cost $13,193.33
*Approximate costs. Prices may vary
Payment options: (Select one)
____ Monthly Installments ($1,154.20 due the 1st of each month)
____ Two installments ($5,771.00 due the 1st and the 6th month)
____ Four ($2,885.50 due the beginning of each quarter)
____ Individual Course $300.00
____ Financial Aid Grant, Vocational Rehab, or Veteran Admin.
____ Financial Aid Loan
Amount Received with Agreement_______________ Type of Payment________________
Registration Fee: ____________ ($100.00) Date: ___________Type of Payment ____________
Class Schedule:
Monday-Friday 8 am-12 pm or 6-10 pm
Full-time student constitutes 12 hours or more a week. Full-time program is 40 weeks, not to exceed 60 weeks.
Part-time student constitutes 2-10 hours a week.
This quarter starting______________________ Projected Graduation Date: ___________________
*Course schedules are subject to change. Renaissance School of Therapeutic massage reserves the right to cancel courses due to low student enrollment. Enrolled students will be notified and moneys refunded.
Refund Policy
A. Renaissance School of Therapeutic Massage provides for a three-business-day cooling-off period. This period commences with the day this enrollment agreement is signed or an initial deposit or payment toward tuition and fees of the institution is made. This period terminated at midnight of the third business day following such date or from the date that the student first visit’s the institution, whichever is later, during which time this contract may be rescinded and monies refunded. Evidence of personal appearance at the institution or receipt of a written statement of withdrawal for delivery by mail of other means shall be deemed as meeting the terms of the cooling-off period. Renaissance is entitled to retain the $100.00 registration fee.
B. Termination can be made by the purchaser if the student is under legal age. Termination by Renaissance School of Therapeutic Massage will be considered to have occurred no later than seven class days after the last date of academically-related activity, which may include lecture, hands-on practice, or examinations.
C. After the three-business-day cooling-off period and a student wishes to withdraw, a withdrawal form must be filled out and given to the Administrative Director. The Director approves the withdrawal or dismissed students form. The withdrawn or dismissed student shall be refunded, within thirty days of his/her discontinuing the program at the Renaissance School of Therapeutic Massage, a percentage of all tuition paid over and above the non-refundable registration fee. Any fees paid by student can be refunded if 1. School Handouts $300.00 not used in course work. (If received by student $20.00 per course) 2. Lotion not used ($70.00) 3. Shirts not used ($50.00). Student’s financial obligation to Renaissance must be satisfied prior to any refund (if any). This balance due to the student, over and above the non-refundable registration fee will be calculated using the following schedule.
Refunds/Tuition Adjustments
The refund policies for those who withdraw from our program are as follows:
90% of the program’s tuition returned if the student withdraws within the first 10% of the program
80% of the program’s tuition returned if the student withdraws within 20% of the program
70% of the program’s tuition returned if the student withdraws within 30% of the program
60% of the program’s tuition returned if the student withdraws within 40% of the program
50% of the program’s timeframe completed, there is no refund applicable.
This refund policy applies for both Withdrawn and Dismissed students. Refunds are made thirty calendar days after the day the student officially withdraws from school. In the event of cancellation or termination of the Massage Therapy Program, all students currently enrolled will be able to finish the program.
Suspension of Financial Aid
____________By initialing, the student asserts that he/she has read and understands the Financial Aid policy as described on page 11 and 12 of the catalog.
Refund Policy
____________By initialing, the student asserts that he/she had read and understands the refund policy as described on page 19 -20 of the catalog and as described above.
Withdrawal Policy
____________By initialing, the student asserts that he/she has read and understates the withdrawal procedures as described on page 14 of the catalog.
Dismissal Policy
.____________By initialing, the student asserts that he/she has read and understand the dismissal policy as described on page 23 of the catalog.
Renaissance School of Therapeutic Massage is REGISTERED UNDER THE STATE OF UTAH DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, DIVISION OF CONSUMER PROTECTION and in compliance with the POSTSECONDARY PROPRIETARY SCHOOL ACT (Title 13, Chapter 34, Utah Code). Renaissance School of Therapeutic Massage is also an accredited institution under ABHES. It is the student’s responsibility to determine whether credits or certificates from the institution will transfer to other institutions or meet employers’ training requirements. This may be done by calling the employer.
Renaissance School of Therapeutic massage will honor transfer credits from other institutions on the following conditions: that the course has equal in-class hours of vocational training for licensure in the field of massage therapy from an accredited university or equal institution. Transcripts, certificate of completion, syllabi, or description of course, will be required. Course must have been taken within a considerable period before enrollment at Renaissance. Students will be credited $10.00 for each in-class hour of completed work from other institutions up to 25% of our Program or 210 Hours.
CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT
In accordance with the Department of Education’s Student Right to Know Act, the following information is made available to you prior to your enrolling at Renaissance School of Therapeutic Massage.
In compliance with the DRUG FREE SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITIES ACT, Renaissance School of Therapeutic Massage prohibits the use of alcohol or illegal drugs on campus. Students are required to inform the school if they are convicted of any drug abuse charge in federal, state, or local court within five days of conviction.
Grounds for dismissal by Renaissance School of Therapeutic Massage
Students found cheating; stealing, vandalizing, failing to comply with the school drug policy or failing to comply with the schools behavioral code can be dismissed.
Conditions for Graduation
In order to graduate, a student is required to:
1. Successfully complete the 900 in-class hours of program material with the minimum satisfactory GPA of 2.0 or 70%.
2. Maintain minimum attendance of 67% with makeup work for hours missed depending on instructors. Courses are for student benefit; hours missed can be made up, either by instructor assignment, hands-on attending clinic, or tutoring for a fee of $30.00. Make-up hour forms are completed by student and instructor.
3. Pass the comprehensive final exam with a minimum score of 70%.
In order for a student to receive his/her certificate of graduation and official transcripts he/she will be required:
1. Pay all tuition, fees and/or fines.
2. Return all resource items.
Graduation with Honors
The following are awarded to those students who qualify:
Outstanding Academic Achievement: for those students who have successfully maintained a GPA of 4.0 in all course work. Outstanding Attendance Achievement for students who have 100% attendance with no make-up work and no tardiness.
Statement of General Health
Students are required to complete a Statement of General Health form and return it to the office no later than 30 days from the date of signature of this agreement.
Employment Statement
Employment placement services are available to graduates, but Renaissance School of Therapeutic Massage does not guarantee employment once the student has graduated.
I, the undersigned, have read, understand and agree to abide by the rules and conditions set forth herein. I acknowledge that I have been given a current copy of this Agreement and a current copy of the Renaissance School of Therapeutic Massage catalog for my permanent records. I understand that this Agreement is a legally binding contract and I agree to pay the tuition shown on page 1 of this Agreement and further described on page 18 -20 of the catalog. In the even I default on the payment option I have selected on page 1 of this Agreement, I understand that I will be responsible for all attorney fees, legal expenses, and lawful collection cost, court costs and any and all other expenses in the settlement of this account.
________________________ __________ ___________________________ __ _______
Applicant Signature Date Parent of Legal Guardian (if student under 18) Date
_____________________________________________________________________________________
Print Name Print Name
As the authorized Representative of Renaissance School of Therapeutic Massage, I have met with the applicant
and certify that in my judgment the applicant meets the requirements and standards of the school and I recommend acceptance. I further state that I have made no verbal statement or promise which is contrary to the terms set forth in this Enrollment Agreement.
________________________________________________________ _____________________________
Renaissance School Representative Signature Date
________________________________________________________ ______________________________
Educational Director Date
STATEMENT OF GENERAL HEALTH
In accordance with Renaissance School of Therapeutic Massage policy, we request a statement of your general health within 30 days of admission to the institution.
Please complete this form and submit it to our office within 30 days of your scheduled start date. This statement will become part of your permanent school record. Thank you for your immediate attention to fulfilling this requirement.
£ All of my Immunizations are current including hepatitis B.
£ I have chosen not to be immunized.
Reason: _________________________________________________________________
Student Name: __________________________________________________________________
(Print)
Signature: _________________________________________________ Date: ________________
School Director: ______________________________________________________
(Signature)
School Name: Renaissance School of Therapeutic Massage
Address: 566 W. 1350 S. Suite 100
Bountiful, UT 84010
Phone Number: (801) 292-8515
Are there any known physical problems that may affect progress in the educational program or participation in the clinical activities, both as a student and upon graduation?
Yes____ No____ If yes, explain below.___________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
(Student Signature) (Date)
(Signature of Parent or Legal Guardian) (Date)
