Rosel School of Massage Therapy

Rosel School of Massage Therapy COURSE CATALOG 2012-2013 2446 West Devon Ave. Chicago, IL 60659 Phone: (773) 508-5600 Fax: (773) 508-5645 www.roselschool.org 1

TABLE OF CONTENTS Page A Message from the President ----------------------- 2 Mission Statement ----------------------- 3 Curriculum a) Modules ---------------------- 3 b) Description of Courses ---------------------- 3-5 School Policies a) Admission Requirements ---------------------- 5 b) Tuition & Fee ---------------------- 5 c) Buyers Right to Cancel ---------------------- 5 d) Tuition Refund Policy ---------------------- 5-6 e) Evaluation Procedures ---------------------- 6 f) Required Level of Achievement ---------------------- 6-7 g) Graduation Requirements ---------------------- 7 h) Rules and Regulations ----------------------- 7-8 i) Guidelines for Suspension or Termination ----------- 8-9 j) Nondiscrimination Clause ---------------------- 8 k) Internal Complaint Procedure ---------------------- 9 l) External Complaints ---------------------- 9 m) Job Placement Assistance ---------------------- 9 n) Student Privacy Act ---------------------- 9-10 o) Transfer of Credits ---------------------- 10 p) Transcript Requests ---------------------- 10 q) School Hours ---------------------- 10 r) Continuing Education ---------------------- 10 2

A Message from the President Dear Prospective Student, Massage therapy is a field that continues to grow. The acceptance of massage therapy as a complimentary part of medical treatment is becoming more widely accepted increasing the demand for massage therapists in spas, clinics, and a variety of healthcare settings. We believe there will be many opportunities in the massage therapy profession. At Rosel School of Massage Therapy, we provide students with a comprehensive education that prepares them for a rewarding and successful career in massage therapy. Our curriculum provides a strong foundation in the sciences, while preparing students for work in the massage therapy industry. Our instructors bring a wealth of knowledge and clinical experience to provide students with a strong foundation for a career in massage therapy. Thank you for considering Rosel School of Massage Therapy for your massage therapy education. We look forward to providing you with an education that will last a lifetime. Sincerely, Rosel Baek President 3

Mission Statement Our mission is to provide individuals with an opportunity to improve their lives. We strive to provide excellence in teaching and training within the field of massage therapy in a culture that supports and encourages students. Curriculum The curriculum involves lecture and hands-on learning. Teachers utilize lectures, lab instruction, audio-visual aids, illustrations, and examinations to educate and evaluate students in massage therapy theory and techniques. a) Modules The courses are divided into three modules. The courses that are included in each module is outlined below: 1 st Module - 240 hours History/Fundamental of Massage (50 hrs) Anatomy/Physiology/Kinesiology (140 hrs) Pathology (40 Hrs) Professional Ethics and Practices (10 hrs) 2 nd Module - 230 hours Overview of Physical Therapy (20 hrs) Massage Techniques I (75 hrs) Massage Techniques II (75 hrs) Nutrition and Healthy Skin (20 hrs) Sterilization and Sanitation (30 hrs) CPR/Basic First Aid (10 hrs) 3 rd Module - 195 hours Complementary Massage Therapy (100 hrs) Chair Massage (25 hrs) Meditation/Yoga (25 hrs) Physiological Issues/Stress Management (30 hrs) Business/ Marketing (15 hrs) b) Description of Courses ** History/ Fundamentals of Massage (50 hrs) This course explores the origins of massage therapy throughout history. ** Anatomy/Physiology/Kinesiology (140 hrs) This course will cover the structure and function of the human body and its parts. Contents include anatomy, structure, and function of body systems and special senses, and concepts and principles of body organization. Students will learn the study of movement of muscles in the body including the origin, insertion, action, and nerve innervations of muscles. ** Pathology (40 Hrs) This course covers the concept of pathology, including the causes, prognosis, medical treatment, sign and symptoms of common diseases of all body systems. 4

** Professional Ethics and Practice (10 hrs) This course covers the importance of professionalism and ethical practices within massage therapy. Key topics include ethical issues, including scope of practice, informed consent, confidentiality, boundaries, and dual relationships. ** Sterilization and Sanitation (30 hrs) Students learn importance of proper sanitation including concepts of infection control and practical means of reducing the spread of infectious disease within their massage therapy practice. Students are required to complete regular sanitation duties after lab practice. ** CPR/Basic First Aid (10 hrs) Students learn how to respond in a variety of emergency situations in the context of work as a massage therapist. ** Overview Physical Therapy (20 hrs) This course covers symptoms, impaired processes, and movement disorders. Students learn to assess and create a treatment plan to assist in the healing of movement disorders. ** Nutrition and Healthy Skin (20 hrs) Students learn about nutrition and keeping the body healthy. ** Massage Technique I (75 hrs)--prerequisite CPR/BFA (75 hrs) This course covers the basic techniques of manipulating the soft tissue of the body. With a combination of lecture and lab, students learn different manual techniques to enhance the therapeutic outcomes. ** Massage Technique II (75 hrs)-- Prerequisite Massage Technique This course covers more advanced forms of re-patterning techniques, utilizing a variety of techniques to improve joint mobilizations. Students learn to identify trigger points and specific distress points and learn specific techniques to treat pain dysfunction. ** Complementary Massage Therapy (100 hrs) This course covers the following modalities. Students are supervised when working on live models to improve their skills: - Swedish Massage - Deep Tissue Massage - Sports Massage - Clinical Massage - Shiatsu Massage - Thai Massage - Reflexology - Massage for Special Populations ** Chair Massage (25 hrs) Students learn chair massage techniques including specific techniques for specific problem areas. 5

** Meditation/Yoga (25 hrs) This course covers benefits of meditation, breathing exercises, and an introduction to yoga instruction for self care. ** Business Marketing (15hrs) This course provides the foundation for building a successful massage therapy career. Students learn the difference of working for someone else or being self-employed. Key topics include resume writing, interviewing, basic marketing, state licensure, insurance considerations, and other business related matters. ** Psychological Issues/Stress Management (30 hrs) This course provides ideas for self care including exercises for building physical strength and dexterity. Students learn about ways to reduce stress. School Policies a) Admission Requirements To enroll in the Massage Therapy School, the student must have a High School Diploma or a General Equivalency Degree (GED). The student must also be at least 18 years old and have good moral character. b) Tuition and Fees Registration Fee: $100.00 Books and Supplies: $250.00 Tuition costs: $6,650.00 Total: $7,000.00 Students are required to pay $1,000.00 to reserve his/her spot in the class and make monthly, interest free. Payments are due on the 1 st of each month and may be paid in installments of $1,000 per month or based on contracted hours per week over the course of the education. c) Buyer s Right to Cancel The student has the right to cancel the contract until midnight of the fifth business day after the student has signed the contract and been admitted to the school. Notice of cancellation shall be in writing to: Rosel Baek, President Rosel School of Massage Therapy 2446 West Devon Avenue Chicago, IL 60659 d) Tuition Refund Policy When a student gives written notice of cancellation, Rosel School of Massage Therapy shall provide a refund using the following guidelines: 1. An applicant not accepted by the school shall receive a refund of all monies paid. 2. A student will receive a full refund of all monies paid, including registration fees, tuition, and all other charges, regardless of whether or not the student has started 6

training, as he or she gives written notice of cancellation to the school before midnight of the fifth business days of the initial date of enrollment. The postmark determines the date of cancellation or by the date the written notification is hand-delivered to the school. 3. When written notice of cancellation is given after the 5 business day, following enrollment, but before the start of the student s first day of class, the school may retain no more than the application fee which may not exceed $150 or 50% of the cost of tuition, whichever is less. 4. In the event of cancellation, the school will retain the $100 application fee, the cost of books and supplies provided to the student, and a percentage of the instructional (tuition) charges according to the following table. Amount of Course Completed Amount of Tuition Retained by School 0.01%-4.9% 20% 5.0%-9.9% 30% 10%-14.9% 40% 15%-24.9% 50% 25%-49.9% 70% 50% or more 100% 5. The school shall mail a written acknowledgement of a student s cancellation or written withdrawal to the student within 15 calendar days of the date the student notified the school of his or her withdrawal. 6. Any refund owed to the student upon his or her cancellation will be made within 30 calendar days from the date of the student s written notice of cancellation. 7. The unexplained absence of a student from school for more than 30 consecutive days shall be considered withdrawal from the school. The cancellation date shall be the last day of attendance. Student s who do not return from a leave of absence will be terminated from the program using the documented date of return as the termination date. 8. Any student, who withdrawals from the program, is entitled to an official transcript of all hours completed, providing that no monies are owed. 9. If a course is cancelled after a student has enrolled, but prior to initiation of instruction, the student shall receive a full refund of all monies paid to the school. If a course is cancelled after the student has begun instruction, the refund policies outlined in #4 and 5 above will be used to calculate tuition owed to the school. e) Evaluation Procedures Student will be evaluated based on their theoretical and clinical performance. There will be a variety of tests, including written and practical exams to evaluate both the theoretical and practical areas of learning. f) Required Level of Achievement All massage students are required to maintain a minimum of a 70% grade point average in both theory and practical classes and maintain at least 67% attendance of scheduled 7

(contracted) hours. Students will be evaluated on academic performance and attendance after 250 and 500 hours. Students whose grades fall below 70% or whose attendance falls below 67% will be placed on probation for the next 14 days. Termination from the program may result if the student has not met the necessary requirements of satisfactory progress. A minimum score of 70% must be achieved on the comprehensive practical and the theory final exam for a diploma to be issued. Students are required to notify the school if they are absent. Absences for more than three days require a doctor s note or other valid documentation. For missed classes, please contact the school or administrator. Students arriving 15 minutes after the start of theory class will be considered tardy. Excused tardiness will be granted with a doctor s note or other valid written document. Unexcused tardiness that occurs more than three times in a month will result in probation. After being placed on probation, if the student does not correct their tardiness within the next 14 school days, the student may be withdrawn from the program. g) Graduation Requirements The State of Illinois requires 500 hours of education that includes anatomy, physical hygiene, sanitation, technical theory, application of technique and ethics. Rosel School of Massage Therapy exceeds the State of Illinois requirements and offers a 665 hour educational program. In order to graduate, students must complete the required hours of coursework within 150% of the stated timeframe based on the enrollment agreement. They must also earn a score of 70% or higher on both the theoretical and practical section of the final exams. Payment of tuition must also be made in full with no outstanding debts owed to the school. A diploma and transcript will be given to the student upon successful completion of all graduation requirements. Upon completing the massage therapy training, students must pass a national exam approved by the State of Illinois. Once licensed, massage therapists must complete 24 hours of approved continuing education every two years to renew their state license. h) Rules and Regulations During your attendance at Rosel School of Massage Therapy, students are expected to follow the rules set forth below. 1. Upon arriving at school, students must punch in their time code in the ICON SB100 Time System. Students will receive a three digit code upon the enrollment. Students are required to punch out upon leaving the school. 2. To receive credit, students are required to attend school at least three hours a day. 3. Prior permission must be obtained to leave the school at any time except during lunch breaks. Any student remaining in school more than 5 hours in a single day is required to take a break and will have half an hour subtracted from their total daily hours for their lunch break. 4. Students are responsible for securing their personal belongings. If any items are lost or stolen, the student is fully responsible for the replacement of his/her belongings at his or her own expense. This includes textbooks, workbooks, supplies, and all other personal belongings. 8

5. No smoking, eating, or drinking is allowed in lab or in the classroom. Smoking is permitted outside of the school only, and all cigarette butts must be placed in trash receptacles. 6. Tuition payments must be made in a timely manner as agreed upon at the time of enrollment. All tuition and personal charges must be paid before the completion of the course. Student s diploma of completion will not be issued with a balance. 7. Students performing services for clients or fellow students are always responsible for proper cleaning and sanitation of the area. 8. Talking or cheating will not be tolerated during examinations. 9. Students are required to participate in fire drills. A fire drill will take place two times a year. i) Guideline for Suspension or Termination We reserve the right to suspend or dismiss any student whose conduct is disruptive or in any way interferes with the learning process. The school further reserves the right to suspend or terminate the enrollment of any student not abiding by the rules and regulations as set forth in writing by the School. Since there are a wide variety of individual situations, the following is a list of examples of unacceptable conduct. This list is not meant to be all-inclusive. Conduct Guidelines Fighting or using profanity Willful abuse of the clinical site s building, equipment or other property Smoking in unauthorized areas Excessive absenteeism or tardiness Absence without proper notification or adequate explanation Leaving assigned work without permission Violation of the clinical site s safety rules Failure to report an accident involving a client, visitor, student or self Theft, regardless of value Possessing or using alcohol Use, sale, solicitation, unauthorized possession of, or being under the influence of illegal drugs, including narcotics and/or controlled substances Falsification of information Discourteous treatment or abusiveness toward fellow students, clients, visitor or guest in clinic Physical violence or threats Possession of firearms, explosives, knives or other lethal weapons Indecent conduct Cheating on exams Sexual harassment Failure to maintain satisfactory progress Failure to comply with attendance policy Disruptive, boisterous, vulgar or obscene behavior Violation of draping standards or violation of appropriate touch 9

j) Nondiscrimination Clause Rosel School of Massage Therapy practices no discrimination in its admission, instruction and graduation policies on the basis of age, race, sex, creed, religion, financial status, or country or area of origin or residence. k) Internal Complaint Procedure Students with complaints regarding any aspect of the school may complete the school s internal complaint process to resolve the conflict. The student should fill out an Internal Complaint Report Form, describing in detail the nature of the complaint and the suggested solution to the problem. This form must be submitted to the President. She will review the complaint, and within 10 working days of its receipt, will meet with the student to resolve the problem. The student will be given a copy of the original Internal Complaint Report with documentation of the meeting discussion. If the matter is not resolved through discussions, the complaint will be addressed within 21 days of its original filing at the next staff meeting for team resolution. If additional information is needed from the student, a written document outlining the information that is needed will be requested. The student will be notified in writing within 15 days of the staff meeting of measures taken to resolve the problem or will be given written documentation of evidence that the complaint was not warranted or based on fact. l) External Complaints COMPLAINTS AGAINST THE SCHOOL MAY BE REGISTERED WITH THE ILLINOIS BOARD OF HIGHER EDUCATION: Illinois Board of Higher Education Division of Private Business and Vocational Schools 431 East Adams, 2 nd Floor Springfield, Illinois 62701-1404 Phone: (217) 782-2551 Fax: (217) 782-8548 www.ibhe.org m) Job Placement Assistance Rosel School of Massage Therapy will assist students in obtaining employment. We will supply information about available positions and letters of recommendation for students; however, our school does not guarantee employment. n) Student Privacy Act Federal law states that students may examine their files and Rosel School of Massage Therapy allows students to inspect their files upon request. If the student is under 18 years of age, the student s parent or guardian also has the right to inspect the file. We require the student s written permission before releasing information from the file to outside parties, except in special circumstances where authorities may have legal rights. o) Transfer of Credit Rosel School of Massage Therapy will determine, through a review of the student s transcript and course outlines, that the applicant has had adequate previous education and attained at least a grade of 70 percent in applicable coursework. 10

p) Transcript Request A transcript contains confidential information and will be released in accordance with provisions of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). Transcripts are released to students or persons designated by the student, with signed written permission. Transcript can be ordered by mail. Requests should be made to Rosel School of Massage Therapy, 2446 W. Devon Ave, Chicago, IL 60659, or made in person at the above address. Personal identification will be required. q) School Hours Monday through Thursday Friday Saturday and Sunday 9:00a.m. to 5:30 p.m. 9:00a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Closed Students may enroll either part-time (15-23 hours a week) or full-time (24-40 hours a week). The school has a rolling enrollment, and students may start classes any time during the school year. Students are responsible for adhering to the class schedule. The school will be closed the following holidays: New Year s Eve, New Year s Day, Memorial Day, July 4 th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day. Students will be notified by phone of unexpected closures due to unforeseen circumstances. r) Continuing Education Continuing education (CE) may be offered throughout the school year. Please inquire about CE courses by calling the school. Rosel School of Massage Therapy is approved by the Illinois Board of Higher Education Division of Private Business and Vocational Schools 431 East Adams, 2 nd Floor Springfield, IL 62701-1404 11