Massage School

Dress Code

Jeans, tank tops, cut-offs, low-cut tops, sleeveless shirts or shirts with obscene print or promoting products contrary to health principles are not allowed. Shorts may not be shorter than 4 inches above the knee. Loose fitting cotton clothes and tops with collars and socks worn with shoes are preferred. During clinics and at community outreach events students must wear school clinical uniform and may not wear jewelry, including wedding rings, due to hygiene and safety reasons. Clinic uniform is a red or blue BHHEC polo shirt and khaki pants or skirt. Skirt length needs to be several inches below the bottom of the knee for modesty when working with clients. Neutral-toned shoes and socks are to be worn with the school uniform. Clean, white athletic shoes with minimal contrast trim (no neon colors please) that are in good condition, may be worn. Professionalism is expected.

Attendance

Attendance is mandatory. This is an hours-based program.

Students are considered tardy if they arrive after the beginning of class time. Students are expected to arrive on time and stay to the end of class. Three late arrivals and/or early departures equal 1 absence and must be made up. Timeliness shows respect for the instructor and other students. It is critical for a professional to be on time and prepared for each class.

If you miss any portion of a class, it is your responsibility to gather the information, notes, etc. from your fellow classmates. Since both knowledge and concepts are like the bricks in a wall, you will be required to write a 400-word paper explaining the subject material of the class that you missed, in order to ensure that you understand the material. Excessive absences (more than 10% of our program) are grounds for dismissal from the program.

Conduct

Students are expected to behave in a professional, Christian and courteous manner at all times. Honesty, integrity and clear intent are necessary for work as a massage therapist. A student may be placed on probation or dismissed for misconduct at the discretion of the Director and faculty.

Examples of misconduct include cheating, breech of confidentiality, immodest dress, being under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs, making sexual advances or innuendoes, violation of draping or sanitary standards; disruptive or any behavior inconsistent with the AMTA code of ethics, possession or use of any weapon on school premises, violation of school policy on infectious conditions, violation of school safety regulations, failure to maintain appropriate hygiene, or behavior which is deemed by the Director to be inconsistent with the standards of the Black Hills Health & Education Center.