Student Conduct

1. Students must abide by all policies, rules, regulations and procedures of the European Institute of Massage Therapy.
2. Students shall not engage in any sort of disruptive behavior during classroom instructions and/or while on the Institute’s premises; nor engage in any conduct that endangers the health or safety of any person. Any pagers or cellular phones brought into class must either be turned off or in vibration mode.
3. A student shall not engage in any conduct that might prohibit him/her from becoming registered by the State of Texas.
4. No eating or drinking (other than water) is allowed in the classrooms during class time.
5. Casual but professional attire should be worn in class and while practicing massage.Students are encouraged to wear scrubs.
6. Persons being massaged will be properly draped at all times.The Institute shall determine what constitutes proper draping.
7. Students are expected to participate in giving and/or receiving massages from one another.
8. Students shall NOT be allowed to engage in Rolfing (a form of deep tissue massage that involves stripping motions to the fascia), spinal adjustments, or similar specialized modalities during class.
9. No student shall use (unless expressly permitted by law and proof of such permission can be provided), possess, or distribute any narcotic or illegal drug while on the school’s premises. Such behavior is cause for immediate and automatic dismissal.
10. A policy of ‘no tolerance’ is applied to any student found to be attending class under the influence of illegal drugs and/or alcohol. Immediate disciplinary action will be taken by removing the student from further attendance of classes. The Director may review each case to determine the eligibility of said student to return to the school at a later date. Any student in this situation will be required to provide a letter of release from their doctor.
11. Smoking is prohibited within the Institute’s facilities

Grading System

A student is graded on both written and practical examinations in all subjects. To successfully complete each course, a student must achieve a Satisfactory Rating (a grade of 70% or better). Any tests missed due to absence must be made up as soon as the student returns to class, or not more than ten (10) days from the date of absence.

Graduation

To graduate from the Institute, a student must have

• Regular and prompt attendance at regularly scheduled classes.
• A cumulative grade of Satisfactory on both Written Tests and Practical Reviews.
• Completion of 450 hours of coursework.
• 50 hours of internship.

Probation Policy and Terms of Probation

A student may be placed on probation at the discretion of the Director of the Institute. A student who is making Unsatisfactory progress at the end of a grading period will be placed on probation for the next grading period. If the student on probation achieves Satisfactory progress for the subsequent grading period, but has not achieved the required grades to fulfill overall Satisfactory progress for the program, the student’s probation may continue for one more grading period. The Director’s decision in this matter is final.

Reasons for taking a Probationary action are as follows:

1. Absence from class – a student is allowed an accumulation of four absences, tardies, or early dismissals, which must be made up at the first possible opportunity.
2. Academics – a student must maintain an overall average of at least 70% (Satisfactory) on practical exams and other assignments. Failure to maintain an average 70% (Satisfactory) on practical exams and other assignments is cause for a student to be placed on probation. After the first probation, a student may be terminated if progress remains unsatisfactory.
3. Rules – failure to abide by the rules and regulations of the Institute.
4. Financial – failure to abide by the rules and regulations of the Institute.