BLUEGRASS PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL OF MASSAGE THERAPY
is a subsidiary of Bluegrass Professional Massage, Inc.®    (REV. 5/14)

MISSION:

It is the mission of Bluegrass Professional School of Massage Therapy to provide comprehensive, on-going professional training in therapeutic massage as a career.  We are helping students understand the principles and relationships in therapeutic massage.  By promoting the highest educational and professional standards; we strive to further the public's respect and acceptance of therapeutic massage.

BPM, INC's History:

Since 1988, Bluegrass Professional Massage, Inc. has been training students in the art and science of therapeutic massage, preparing them to become part of the allied health care professionals.  Bluegrass Professional School of Massage Therapy is Approved and Licensed by the Kentucky Commission on Proprietary Education. Bluegrass Professional School of Massage Therapy's current 650-hour program is accepted by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork and allows you to sit for the NCBTMB's licensing test (NESL), You will need to take the NESL or the MBLEx before you can obtain your license to practice massage therapy from the state of Kentucky.

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENT:

Individuals applying to Bluegrass Professional School of Massage Therapy must:

• Be age 18 years old when class ends & have a High School Diploma, GED, or the legal equivalent.

• Satisfy all requirements described in the Bluegrass Professional School of Massage Therapy application, (read back of the application for requirements)

• Be in good physical and emotional health in order to complete all course work without compromising technical skills, as well as to receive work from other students.  Limitations might include: Pregnancy; debilitating acute or chronic pain; tuberculosis; movement injuries; a debilitating emotional state.

• Accept the policies and procedures as set forth by Bluegrass Professional School of Massage Therapy.

• Non-USA Residents must have proper credentials, and or Visa's, etc.

APPLICATION / ADMISSIONS PROCEDURES:

1. Submit a completed application form and all required documentation.
   Enclose a check in the amount of $60 payable to BPSMT (application fee is non-refundable, unless classes are full and no positions are open).

2. Upon receipt of your application, the Board of Directors will contact you to arrange an interview.

3. After the interview, applications are reviewed and the decision to accept or deny the application is made.  Applicants are notified in person at time of the interview or in writing or by phone, of their status.

4. Within three (3) days of the interview, a Deposit of $2000.00 on the tuition is required at that time to hold your position in the class and is non-refundable. If you choose to pay your tuition up front, you can pay the deposit then, and the rest by the first day of class, or you can pay it all at the interview with a discount, or within three (3) days of the interview.  Regardless, the $2000.00 deposit will still remain non-refundable. Please keep this in mind when setting  up your interview date.

5. Credit can be given for classes taken elsewhere, see back of application, or contact school. If credit hours are accepted, you will receive a discounted tuition rate at $5 per credit hour, deducted from the standard tuition of $6000.00. Credit Hours must be less than 4 years old and approved by the board. ***Hours at BPSMT will most likely not transfer to another school. *** 

6. Class size is limited. Acceptance into the program is a selection process determined by the personal motivation and goals, maturity, physical and emotional state, and academic and financial ability and is at the Board's sole discretion.



7. If accepted, applicants will receive an Acceptance Packet with: 

   • Financial Contract

   • Information on Personal Liability Insurance

   • The Student Handbook with class syllabus and other pertinent information.

8. Criteria for Acceptance: Individuals applying to Bluegrass Professional School of Massage Therapy must display a basis for Course work in related sciences, manual massage techniques, and communication skills both with the Public and Co-Workers, and have no felony convictions, past or present.
   You will be required to sign an affidavit stating that you understand the ramifications of lying to the Massage Board about any felony or misdemeanor convictions, and that the school will not be responsible for any student who misrepresents themselves while attending Bluegrass Professional School of Massage Therapy.

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY:

Bluegrass Professional School of Massage Therapy and BPM, INC. does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, national or ethnic origin, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation or preference, marital status or non-performance-related handicaps. BPSMT is committed to Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action and as such, encourages the application of minority groups.

TUITION

Tuition for any course is $6000.00, if paid up front it will be discounted to $5600.00

Tuition for the 9-12-18 month course can be paid in several different ways.  The options are listed on this web page.

You do not need a massage table for classroom instruction.  You may want to purchase one later, but you do not need it for class or the student clinic.

MasterCard, Visa, American Express and Discover, cash & personal checks are accepted. 
***There will be a $200.00 fee added to your tuition if paying by Credit Card or Debit Card. ***

Tuition Payment Plans for Bluegrass Professional School of Message Therapy
The course tuition starting June 2014 is $6200.00 , (Cash or Check only)

(There is a $200.00 fee if using a credit card, regardless of which option is taken).
You may pay the non-refundable deposit of $2000.00 at the time of signing and remaining $4200.00 your 1st day of class without any additional charges. (Cash / Check only). (Remember: There is a $200.00 fee if using a credit card).
If you wish to make payments, there is a $200.00 fee for any of the Payment Options listed below. Regardless of which option you take...there is a non-refundable deposit of $2000.00 due at the time you sign up for the course.

9 MONTH COURSE
$6200.00 (if paid up front, $5600.00)

Weekly: $120.00 for 35 weeks, this includes your 1st week and depending on when you sign up, may be due with your non-refundable $2000.00 deposit, and is the balance of $4200.00 plus the installment fee of $200.00, minus your deposit of $2000.00 from the tuition costs of $6200.00.
Monthly: $840.00 (for 5 months), this does not include your 1st month but begins on the second month of the course, and is the balance of $4200.00 plus the installment fee of $200.00, minus your deposit of $2000.00 from the tuition costs of $6200.00.
Monthly: $1400.00 (for 3 months), this does not include your 1st month but begins on the second month of the course, and is the balance of $4200.00 plus the installment fee of $200.00, minus your deposit of $2000.00 from the tuition costs of $6200.00.
Monthly: $2100.00 (for 2 months), this does not include your 1st month but begins on the second month of the course, and is the balance of $4200.00 plus the installment fee of $200.00, minus your deposit of $2000.00 from the tuition costs of $6200.00.

Weekly: $87.50 for 48 weeks, this includes your 1st week and depending on when you sign up, may be due with your non-refundable $2000.00 deposit, and is the balance of $4200.00 plus the installment fee of $200.00, minus your deposit of $2000.00 from the tuition costs of $6200.00.
Monthly: $420.00 (for 10 months), this does not include your 1st month but begins on the second month of the course, and is the balance of $4200.00 plus the installment fee of $200.00, minus your deposit of $2000.00 from the tuition costs of $6200.00.
Monthly: $840.00 (for 5 months), this does not include your 1st month but begins on the second month of the course, and is the balance of $4200.00 plus the installment fee of $200.00, minus your deposit of $2000.00 from the tuition costs of $6200.00.
Monthly: $1400.00 (for 3 months), this does not include your 1st month but begins on the second month of the course, and is the balance of $4200.00 plus the installment fee of $200.00, minus your deposit of $2000.00 from the tuition costs of $6200.00.
Monthly: $2100.00 (for 2 months), this does not include your 1st month but begins on the second month of the course, and is the balance of $4200.00 plus the installment fee of $200.00, minus your deposit of $2000.00 from the tuition costs of $6200.00.

POLICIES REGARDING PAYMENTS:

All policies regarding refunds and dismissals are the same regardless of how the tuition is paid or whether you have chosen the 9 month, 12 month or 18 month course. A late fee of $10.00 a week, will be added to any payments that are made after their due date. ALL tuition must be paid in full before graduation, as well as a passing grade, and a copy of your current CPR certification must be in your file in order to graduate and receive your Certification and transcripts.

650 Hour Course Outline

Anatomy and Physiology: 200 Hours
Learning Objectives:

• Define and explain important term's students will use in this section.

• Define and derive the meaning of medical terms.

• Know why a massage therapist should have a good understanding of anatomy, physiology and pathology.

• Know the 10 important body systems.

• Name the different planes and regions of the body.

• Know the major contraindications of massage.

• Includes 50 Hours in Pathology.
  

Basic Massage Theory and Practice: 250 Hours

• Student will be taught how to do a basic massage from head to foot.

• Different styles and forms will be added as the students progresses.

• Students will learn how to put their academic knowledge of the body and contraindications to practical use during massage.

• Classes will have hands on demonstrations followed by practice of those techniques by the students on each other, Staff members, family and friends, or the public as assigned by their instructors. Students will have to do at least 100 hours of massage practice in the student clinic or as assigned. See Student Clinic requirements below.

• On the academic side, students will be taught about basic equipment used in massage applications and hydrotherapy (applications of heat and cold packs, etc.).

• Students will learn how to do a consultation, observation, charting and when to refer to and consult a physician's expertise.

• Students will be required to do a Public Service Project, and/or other projects relating to massage and/or anatomy, as assigned by their instructor(s).
  

 Statutes, Rules, Ethics and Business Practices: 200 Hours

- Effects, Benefits, Indications and Contraindications of Massage (15 hours)
- Client Documentation and HIPPA; Insurance Billing (30 hours)
- The Business of Massage (50 hours)
    Including but limited to Marketing, Bookkeeping, Client Records and Retention
- Legal Issues involving Massage (15 hours)
- History of Massage (10 hours)
- Requirements for the Practice of Massage, including State Regulations and Scope of Practice issues;
   Educational Requirements before and after licensure, and NESL Exam vs. MBLex (25 hours)
- Professional Ethics (10 hours)
- CPR Training (10 hours)
- Other Somatic and Energetic Therapies: ( 35 hours)
    Including but not limited to Reiki, Reflexology, Chakra's, Polarity, and Chair Massage

Student Clinic: (hours are included in Theory and Practice)

• All students will be required to do 100 practical hours, in the student clinic or under supervision of a Medical Professional (i.e.) Chiropractor, Physical Therapist) or other provider as determined by Program Director.

• When and where this requirement will be performed will be determined by the Program Director.
  

*****You will receive a detailed course syllabus in your student notebook.*****