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EducationProgramsMassage Program : Basic (500 contact hours*)Objec ve : This entry level course of instruc on prepares students in basic massage technique and knowledge forpurpose of fulfilling licensing requirements for the State of Texas. Upon comple on, students are awarded a Cer ficate ofComple on.Comple on : Time for this cer ficate is either 14 or 28, weeks depending on each student’s requested pace of studyaddi onal 50 hours of internship. Student are given 3 months to complete their internship. Students must sit for and pass ana onal examina on then apply to the state before full licensure is received.Career Opportuni es : Typical posi ons for graduates of the basic program will be entry level therapists at spas ortherapy establishments. Graduates at any level with prior business experience are capable of beginning an independentself-employed business enterprise.Program Details : 450 contact hours* of specific subjects and 50 contact hours* of internship at our in-school spa. (*50minutes 1 contact hour)Swedish Massage : Introduc on and comfort with touch is achieved. Students will give and receive a full body swedishmassage. Includes theory and history, demonstra on of technique, supervised prac?ce and guided realiza on technique.Anatomy and Physiology : The structure and func on of the body are taught, exploring the vital systems. Lectures focus onthe rela onship of the body system and response to massage.Health and Hygiene : Basics of health and disease preven on are covered with topics such as proper care of equipmentand supplies, personal health maintenance, and working on persons with HIV/AIDS.Business Prac ces and Professional Ethics : Vital informa on regarding the industry and needs for basics of a massagebusiness are taught including: career op ons, state law, record keeping and professionalism.PAK / Palpatory Anatomy with Kinesiology : Anatomy review then a guided tour through muscles rela ng to the area beingintroduced during each phase of study. Also an in-depth study of Systems Anatomy.Pathology: Introduc on to the theories and mechanisms of disease. Focus is on pathological condi ons most likely to beencountered in a massage therapy prac ce. A enion will be given to precau ons, contraindica ons and indica ons; andappropriateness to refer clients to other health care prac oners.Hydrotherapy : Basics of hydrotherapy principles: use of hot and cold, various baths, body wraps, body scrubs,paraffin use and dry brushing.Internship : HandsOn experience working in our massage clinic/spa. Students will be performing massages on the public,interviewing clients and maintaining proper records8

Massage Program : Advanced (750 contact hours*)Objec ve : This master program is designed to provide extended educa on and training necessary to fulfill student needsfor occupa onal placement where more educa on is required, licensing portability to other states, specific jobrequirement by employers, (and more). A master massage therapist is capable of interac ng with a client to develop amassage plan that will address their specific needs. Addi onally, the master massage therapist is capable of par cipa ngwith other healthcare professionals in regards to the treatment of clients. This program includes knowledge base of atleast five modali es common to the industry and current knowledge of the laws, rules, statutes and regula onspertaining to massage therapy is required and must be complied with, including liability issues.Comple on : Students can complete the program in 9-12 months. Upon comple on, the students receive a Cer ficateComple on.Career Placement : Typical posi ons include posi ons in luxury spas, fitness centers and medical/energy prac ces.Graduates with prior business experience are capable of beginning an independent self-employed business enterprise.Program Details : The basic program (including 450 contact classroom hours* and 50 contact hours* internship) pluscontact classroom hours* in advanced modality training and client assessment, with advanced plus 50 contact hours* ofadvanced prac cum. (*50 minutes 1 contact hour)Basic Program Plus a rota on of advanced coursework that fit the needs of industry9

Class Schedule Op onsFull Time Program4 days Mon-Thurs 8:30am-5:30pmPart Time Program4 mornings Mon-Thurs 8:30am-12:30pmOr 4 a ernoons Mon-Thurs 1:00-5:00pmOr 2 days Mon and Wed or Tues and Thurs 8:30am-5:00pmOr 4 nights Mon-Thurs 6:00pm-10:00pmFull me day students are given a 15 min break between lecture and lab, once in the morning and again in the a ernoon,along with a 30 minute lunch break.Gradua on RequirementsCandidates for gradua on must sa sfy all gradua on requirements:Complete 450 classroom contact hours* plus 50 contact hours of internship for a total of 500 hours,orComplete 700 classroom contact hours* plus 50 hours of internship for a total of 750 hours for theAdvanced Therapist Program(*50 minutes 1 contact hour)andSuccessfully complete of all classroom and clinic (internship and prac cum) assignmentsAchieve a cumula ve passing grade point average of 2.0 or 70%Illustrate that all financial obliga ons are paid in fullComplete the program within 1.5 mes the normal program length10

Esthe cs Program : Basic ( 32.5 credit hours)Objec ve : This entry level course of instruc on prepares students in basic esthe c training and knowledge for thepurpose of fulfilling licensing requirements for the State of Texas. Upon comple on, students are awarded a Cer ficateof Comple on.Comple on : Time for this cer ficate is 30 weeks. Students must sit for and pass a state written and prac calexamina on then apply to the state before full licensure is received.Career Opportuni es : Typical posi ons for graduates of the basic program will be entry level esthe cians at spas ormedical establishments. Graduates at any level with prior business experience are capable of beginning anindependent self-employed business enterprise.Program Details:Esthe cs 101 : Introduc on and comfort with touch is achieved. Students will give and receive a full facialtreatment. This study includes the theory and history, demonstra on of technique, supervised prac ce.Addi onally students will learn Cosme c Chemistry, Makeup, Color Psychology, Superfluous Hair Removal as wellas Machines related to the field.Anatomy and Physiology : The structure and func?on of the body are taught, exploring the vital systems. Lecturesfocus on the rela onship of the body system.Health and Hygiene : Basics of health and disease preven on are covered with topics such as proper care ofequipment and supplies, nutri on, personal health maintenance, and working on persons with HIV/AIDS.Business Prac ces and Professional Ethics : Vital informa on regarding the industry and needs for basics of abusiness are taught including: client consulta on, career op ons, state law, marke ng, record keeping andprofessionalism.Hydrotherapy : Basics of hydrotherapy principles: use of hot and cold, various baths, aromatherapy, body wraps,body scrubs, footcials, paraffin use and dry brushing.Internship : HandsOn experience working in our clinic/spa. Students will be performing treatments on the public,interviewing clients and maintaining proper records.Class Schedule Op onsMonday and WednesdayDidactic Classes 8:30am-5:30pmTuesday and ThursdayLab Classes 8:30am-5:30pm*Credit hour program listed is based on Accreditedprogram click to credit hour conversion. Please notethe Dept. Of Education has a different conversion chart.Full me day students aregiven a 15 min breakbetween lecture and lab,once in the morning andagain in the a ernoon, alongwith a 30 minute lunchbreak.11

Instructor Program : (28 credit hours)Objec ve : This entry level course of instruc on prepares students in training for esthe c instruc on for the purpose offulfilling licensing requirements for the State of Texas. Upon comple on, students are awarded a Cer ficate ofComple on.Comple on : Time for this cer ficate is 30 weeks. Students must sit for and pass a state written and prac calexamina on then apply to the state before full licensure is received.Career Opportuni es : Typical posi ons for graduates will be instructor of esthe cs as voca onal schools offeringesthe c curriculum.Program Details:Lesson Plans : A lesson plan is the instructor's road map of what students need to learn and how it will be doneeffec vely during the class me. In these classes, you will learn how to set out lesson ac vi es based on classobjec ves, as well determining strategies for checking student understanding.Methods of Teaching : The common principles and methods used for instruc on are covered in this series of classes:class par cipa on, demonstra on, recita on, memoriza on, or combina ons of these; addi onally, “when” and“where” each method is most effec ve.Classroom Management : Students are exposed to the wide variety of skills and techniques that teachers use to keepstudents organized, orderly, focused, a en ve, on task, and academically produc ve during a class.Evalua on Techniques : Common forma ve evalua on methods are covered to help instructors assess the degree towhich students understand the course content and can display the effec veness of teaching methods.State Laws and Forms : Vital informa on regarding state compliance for esthe cs in the state of Texas.Visual Aids Prepara on and Use : Students are exposed to the many visual aids available for classroom teaching.Effec veness of each within certain class types is covered, as well as the key elements to designing and using them inthe most powerful manner.Learning Theory : These series of classes play a role in the choices instructors make concerning their teaching, andinclude: opportuni es for students to connect with class content; use of devices to learn about student experiencewith the class subject; class support through use of visual s muli; the social phenomenon of group learning; crea nglearning environments similar to real world experience of the student; and, helping to increase metacogni veawareness of the student.Orienta on, Rules and Laws : Overview of school, policies and procedures, laws on esthe c instruc on, and industryinfluences.12

Gradua on RequirementsComplete contract hours as per enrollment agreementandSuccessfully complete of all classroom and clinic(internship and prac cum) assignmentsAchieve a cumula ve passing grade point average of 2.0 or 70%Illustrate that all financial obliga ons are paid in fullComplete the program within 1.5 mes the normal program lengthHTOesthetics13

Tui onMassage TherapyThe cost of the basic program (500 hour. program) is 5,000 plus 2,660 supply cost; Advanced (750 hour program) is 7,900 plus 3,995 supply cost. Our supply cost includes all lab fees, state tes ng fees, state licensing fees, all textbooks,prac ce DVDs, massage table, uniform shirt, sets of sheets, oil/lo on/crme samples, towel, spray bottle, hydro supplies,facial kit and massage prep. Supply Cost Breakdown: 500 hr program - Lab fees 2000.00, Books 180.00, Testing andLicensing 329, Kit & Classroom fees 151.00; 750 hr program - Lab fees 3000.00, Books 180.00, Testing and Licensing 329, Kit & Classroom fees 486.00.Esthe csCost of the basic esthe c program (32.5 Credits) is 8,212 plus 3,788 supply cost . Supply cost includes all lab fees, statetes ng fees, state licensing fees, textbook, uniform shirt, makeup kit, facial care kit, extrac on kit, sheets and linens.Supply Cost Breakdown: Lab Fees 3,000.00; Books and supplies 320.00; Fees 468.00.Instructor program (28 credits) is 8,212 plus 3,538 supply cost . Supply cost includes textbooks, supplies, licensor costand state exams cost. Supply Cost Breakdown: Lab Fees 3,218.00; Books and supplies 320.00Other CostsApplica on fee: 50. Tui on Late Payment fee : 20.00 (assessed when payments are 5 or more calendar days a er duedate). Note: If an account is delinquent for 10 or more calendar days, the student will be placed on proba on. Anaccount delinquent for 30 or more days will result in enrollment termina on. Any account delinquent for over 3 monthswill be sent to collec ons and a 20% collec on charge will be assessed.Returned Check fee : 25.00 over the amount of checkEarly Withdrawal fee : 100.00Re-instatement of Student fee : 150.00Change of Program fee : 50.00Make-Up fee: 10 per hour.Charge for Course work per clock hour: 18Transfer credit per hour: 5Other costs also include uniform requirements (black pants/shorts and shoes), addi onal sheets, lo ons and oils.Additionally, students are required to have arrangements for transportation to and from school.14

AdmissionsBasic Requirements for StudentsHands On Therapy admits as regularly enrolled students only persons who:Have a high school diploma or high school transcript showing a gradua on date.Have a recognized equivalent of a high school diploma such as a home schooled cer ficate by the state where thestudent resided during home school or a General Equivalency Diploma (GED).Are not currently enrolled at a primary or secondary ins tu on.Have a correct social security number.Are at least 17 years of age.Hands On Therapy does not recruit students who are already or who have admi ed to another school offering a similarprogram of study.Convic on for Possession or Sale of Illegal DrugsA federal or state drug convic on can disqualify a student for FSA funds. The student self-cer fies on the FAFSA that he orshe may be eligible for aid. Hands On Therapy is not required to confirm this unless there is evidence of conflic nginforma on.Admissions/Eligibility for Federal Aid RequirementsA convic on that was reversed, set aside or removed from the student’s record does not render a student ineligible for aid,nor does a convic on that was received when the student was a juvenile, unless he or she was tried as an adult.The chart below illustrates the period of ineligibility for FSA funds, depending on whether the convic on was for saleor possession and whether the student had previous offenses. (A convic on for the sale of drugs includes convic ons forconspiring to sell drugs.)1st Offense2nd Offense3rd OffensePossession of Illegal Drugs1 yr from Date of Convic on2 yrs from Date of Convic onIndefinite PeriodSale of Illegal Drugs2 yrs from Date of Convic onIndefinite PeriodIf the student was convicted of both possessing and selling illegal drugs, and the periods of ineligibility are different, thestudent will be ineligible for the longer period. A student regains eligibility the day a er the period of ineligibility ends orwhen he or she successfully completes a qualified drug rehabilita on program. Further drug convic ons will make him orher ineligible again. When a student regains eligibility during the award year Hands On Therapy may award Pell grant fundsfor the current payment period.15

Standards for a Qualified Drug Rehabilita on Program:A qualified drug rehabilita on program must include at least 2 unannounced drug tests and must sa sfy at least one of thefollowing requirements:Be qualified to receive funds directly or indirectly from a federal, state or local government program.Be qualified to receive payment directly or indirectly from a federally or state-licensed insurance companyBe administered or recognized by federal, state or local government agency or court.Be administered or recognized by a federally or state-licensed hospital, health clinic or medical doctor.Admissions/Eligibility for Federal Aid RequirementsAn applicant is not considered to be incarcerated if he or she is in a half-way house or home deten on or is sentenced toserve only weekends. Incarcerated applicants may be admi ed to Hands On Therapy if the applicant who has beenconvicted of a felony, but is not currently incarcerated can poten ally be admi ed pending a review by the Hands OnTherapy school director.Selec ve Services Registra onTo be eligible to receive Title IV, HEA program funds, a male student who is subject toRegistra on with the Selec ve Services must register with Selec ve Service (a maleStudent does not have to register with the Selec ve Service if the student is below the age of 18 or was bornbefore January 1, 1960).Ci zenship and Residency RequirementsExcept as provided in paragraphs (b) and (c) of sec on 668 of Title 34-Educa on, to be eligible to receive Title IV,HEA program assistance, a student must:Be a ci zen or na onal of the United States orProvide evidence from the US Immigra on and Naturaliza on Service that he or she is a permanentresident of the US orBe in the US for other than a temporary purpose with the inten on of becoming a ci zen or permanentresident orBe a ci zen of the Federated States or Micronesia, Republic of the Marshall Islands, or the Republic of Palau.(These students are eligible under FWS, FSEOG, and Pell programs.)These students must be enrolled as regular students in an eligible program in order to Par cipate in Title IV16

Applica on ProceduresContact Admissions Department for interview and applica on paperwork. A er school acceptance, students will meetwith Financial Aid Department for paperwork processing as needed.Note : Approximately 2-3 weeks is needed for complete processing of financial aid paperwork. Applica on paperwork,copy of state ID, copy of Social Security card, High School Diploma or equivalent, and le er of inten on from student isneeded for complete enrollment.Re-EnrollmentRe-enrollment will be considered a er review of the each situa on and facts by our Staff and Faculty. The school charges a 150.00 re-instatement fee for those students who have dropped or have been dropped, and wish to re-enter the program.Students who have dropped will need to take only the hours remaining prior to their termina on. A new enrollmentagreement will be signed. Cost of the needed hours will be at the current pricing. Credit for previously taken course workwill be calculated at 5 per clock hour and include the ability to audit any previous classes. A student who returns a erhis/her enrollment was terminated for unsa sfactory progress shall be placed on proba on for the next grading period.Late EnrollmentIn accordance with the laws of the state of Texas, HandsOn Therapy may not start students a er 10% of the program hasbeen taught except in those cases where appropriate credit for previous educa on has been given by Texas Department ofState Health Services.Transfer of CreditAt a minimum, 25% of the hours/credits required for graduation from HandsOn Therapy Schools programs must becompleted at HandsOn Therapy (the school awarding the degree.) Transfer students must pay a 1

October 11, 2018. This catalogue is an official publicaon of HandsOn Therapy Schools and is subject to revision at anyme. . The school reserves the right to add, withdraw or revise any course, rate of tuion and fees, program training and provision or requirement described within the ca