BLUEGRASS PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL OF MASSAGE THERAPY
is a subsidiary of Bluegrass Professional Massage, Inc.®    (REV. 12/08)

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 State Board for Proprietary Education.  Bluegrass Professional School of Massage Therapy's current 600-hour program is accepted by the
National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork and allows you to sit for the NCBTMB's certification test.  You will need National Certification before you can obtain your license to practice massage therapy from the state of Kentucky.
We are also members of Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals (ABMP), which allows you to join their organization as a student member, then as a professional member after graduation and we are listed in the directories of massage schools, of all the massage organizations.

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENT:

Individuals applying to Bluegrass Professional School of Massage Therapy must:

• Be age 18 years old when class starts & 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, if you choose payment options #2 or #3, a Deposit of $1500.00 on the tuition is required at that time to hold your position in the class and is non-refundable. If you chose option #1, you must make your full tuition payment at that time. If you withdraw from the course after the 3 day period, we will retain the $1500.00 deposit and any refunds will be determined by the refund policy given to you at that time.

5. 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. 

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

   • Financial Contract

   • Acceptance Letter

   • Textbooks (if Full Tuition (or Deposit) is paid at that time)

   • Information on Personal Liability Insurance

7. 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.

8. We do not accept credits from other schools, nor time spent in another massage school. You must take the entire 600 hour course.

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 the 6 month course must be paid in full by the 1st day of class, unless a payment arrangement has been made.

Tuition for the 9-12 month couses can be paid in several different ways.  The options are listed below.
The 600-hr. program's total costs will be $5400 in tuition, plus the cost of CPR training.
*CPR training is not included in the tuition.  Textbooks are included in tuition.

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 and it is not included in your tuition.

American Express, MasterCard, Visa and Discover/Novus ®, cash & personal checks are accepted.  ***There will be a 3.7% fee ($200) added to your tuition if paying by Credit Card or Debit Card. ***

OPTION #1:  FULL PAYMENT OPTION / 6 MONTH COURSE:

*$5400 must be paid up front, unless you use a credit card,
then it is $5600 ($5400.00 plus a $200.00 credit card fee)...or

The student can place $1500.00 deposit down at time of acceptance and pay remaining $3900.00 when their class begins, if it begins within the next month.

*** A payment plan can be arranged for a six month course, however you must pay the deposit of $1500.00 up front and the tuition paid will not be refunded for any reason. A fee will be applied. The fee will depend on whether you pay monthly or weekly. The monthly fee will be $200, making your full tuition costs $5600.00 and your monthly payment $650.00. The weekly fee will be $260.00, making your total tuition costs $5660.00 and your weekly payment will be $180.00 This payment must be discussed during the interview and agreed upon by both parties (the school and the student) in writing.
There will be no refunds and no grace period for withdrawal under this option.

OPTION #2:  9 MONTH COURSE:

$5400.00 if paid up front....or
$5400.00 if paid in installments + application fee...as follows:
($1500.00 deposit plus remaining $3900.00 plus installment fee)
$1500.00 deposit + 37 weekly installments of $103.00 (this includes a fee of $111.00)
or                            (starting 1st week of class)
$1500.00 deposit + 5 monthly installments of $750.00...(this includes a fee of $50.00)
or                            (2^nd , 3^rd , 4^th , 5^th and 6^th month)
$1500.00 deposit + 3 installments of $1244.00...(this includes a fee of $32.00)
or                            (2^nd , 4^th and 6^th month)
$1500.00 deposit + 2 installments of $1860.00...(this includes a fee of $20.00)
                                (2^nd and 4^th month)

12 MONTH COURSE:

$5400.00 if paid up front....or
$5400.00 if paid in installments + application fee...as follows:
($1500.00 deposit plus remaining $3900.00 plus installment fee)
$1500.00 deposit + 48 weekly installments of $80.00 (this includes a fee of $140.00)
or                            (starting 1st week of class)
$1500.00 deposit + 10 monthly installments of $380.00...(this includes a fee of $100.00)
or
$1500.00 deposit + 5 installments of $750.00...(this includes a fee of $50.00)
                               (every two months)  or
$1500.00 deposit + 3 installments of $12440.00...(this includes a fee of $32.00)
                               (every third month) or
$1500.00 deposit + 2 installments of $1860.00...(this includes a fee of $20.00)
                               (every fourth month)

POLICIES REGARDING PAYMENTS:

          All policies regarding the refunds and dismissals are the same regardless of how the tuition is paid or whether you have chosen the 6 month or 12 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 two (2) months 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.

 

600 Hour Course Outline

Anatomy and Physiology: 165 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 40 Hours in Pathology and 10 Hours of Pharmacology.

Basic Massage Theory and Practice:  235 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 50 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

• 10 Hours are spent on Ethics, Defining "professional ethics", and explaining how practicing good ethics builds a successful practice.

• 10 hours are spent on Statutes, Rules and History of Massage. The student will learn how massage came to its present position in society.  How statutes and rules vary from State to State as well as from county to county.

• 100 hours are spent on Business Practices.  The student will learn the different types of ownership; the physical layout of a beginning operation; various permits and licenses and where to obtain them; know the importance of the business location and a professional name to the success of a personal service business.  Insurance's forms, and other office management skills are also included.  Advertising Target groups are covered, as well as Business Plans, Professional Liability Insurance, etc.

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

• All students will be required to do 50 practical hours, in the student clinic or under supervision of a Medical Professional (i.e.) Chiropractor, Physical Therapist).

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