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Admission Requirements and Procedures
Furthermore: ***ITMW does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, ethnic origin, color, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, or other status protected by law. Institution accredited by the Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation (COMTA). Curriculum approved by the Iowa Board of Examiners for Massage Therapy. The Secretary of State, as designee of the Iowa Director of Education, has received the completed Statement of Financial Responsibility of Institute of Therapeutic Massage and Wellness to advertise and sell courses of instruction in the State of Iowa. The Institute of Therapeutic Massage and Wellness understands that a massage therapy education is a considerable investment of time, energy and finances. Our team is committed to helping our students through every stage of the application and financial aid process. We welcome your questions at any stage. ITMW Payment Plan Students may elect to pay tuition in full prior to the program start date, or may take advantage of our simple payment plan that offers 6 months same as cash. Please contact us at 563-445-1055 for additional information about any of our loan programs. Career Training Loans SLM Career Training Loan: Once you’ve completed a tour and interview, applied and have been accepted, you may apply for a career-training loan to include tuition, books, table and fees. An additional amount may be borrowed for living expenses, up to 60% of the total tuition plus other expenses. SLM now offers a “Deferred Option” for which you may pay only $10 a month for up to 12 months. Call SLM at 1-877-834-9851 or www.slmfinancial.com. If you have any questions, please contact us today at 563-445-1055.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Upon graduation, students will receive a transcript and diploma stating the completion of the program. In order to graduate, the student must have satisfactorily mastered all the courses of study, attended the required number of classroom and clinic hours, completed the minimum number of clinic massages, and passed the final exams of their contracted program. All fees and tuition must be paid in full or other financial arrangements must be made. All borrowed books and equipment must be returned prior to graduation.
NATIONAL CERTIFICATION EXAM FOR The National Certification Exam for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCTMB) was developed in 1992 in response to the growing need to create a standard of competency. The exam has proven to be a valid and reliable exam. Almost all states have adopted this exam as the written portion of their state license requirement. Iowa and Illinois are both. All graduates of the ITMW meet the eligibility requirements to take the exam. The current cost of this exam is $225 and is good for 4 years. During those four years you will need 50 C.E. credits to stay current. Our graduates have demonstrated a ninety two percent success rate on the National Certification Exams since January 1, 1999.
LICENSING Licensing is handled differently in each state and can also vary by city and county. There are over 33 states requiring licensing with the completion of 500 hours or more from an approved massage therapy school. This number is increasing every year. The 650-hour Massage Therapy Program certificate earned and completion of NCTMB meets the requirements of most city and state ordinances. In Iowa, the state license currently costs $120 for a two-year license, and requires 24 C.E. credits. Also, in order to receive a license in Iowa or Illinois, students must complete a minimum of a 500 hour massage training program and pass the National Certification Exam. For state licensing requirements, please refer to the State Regulation Handout in the catalog. Job Placement, Transfer of Credit Policy JOB PLACEMENT ASSISTANCE Although we cannot guarantee employment upon completion of the program, ITMW will encourage students to use the school as their resource for employment opportunities and references. We are constantly receiving job requests from salons, spas, chiropractors, massage clinics, and sports/athletic centers. We hear many positive comments from employers about our students. Our graduates represent us well in their work around the country and the world, and we enjoy hearing from them. We have graduates practicing in 30 different states Spain, Canada, Brazil and Australia. Some of our graduates have even gone on to massage top athletes and top celebrities. TRANSFER OF CREDIT POLICY Because of the nature of our Massage Theory class, we rarely accept transfer credits from other schools. We do accept transfer credits of Anatomy & Physiology and Pathology. Course credits will be reviewed on an individual basis. Class subjects that are consistent with the course work for ITMW will have the opportunity to be transferred. ITMW reserves the right to reject any transfer of credit The Institute of Therapeutic Massage and Wellness offers a variety of different payment options. The Institute requests that payment arrangements be made a month prior to class start date. Payments can be made by cash, check or credit card. Credit cards will be issued a 3% fee. (Mon. and Wed. 5:00pm to 9:30pm.) Please note that posted dates and times are subject to change without notice. |
Admissions InformationChoosing the right college is a decision that should not be taken lightly and will require a great deal of thought. Our website was designed to give you a comprehensive overview of our programs, mission, and philosophies. For a more complete Information Packet that will provide with more detail, fill out the info form and we will immediately email you a complete catalog that our students receive in the mail who request via telephone.
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