Credential(s) Offered
Industry certification, Employment, Measurable Skill Gain Leading to a Credential
Method of Delivery
In Person
When offered
Daytime Hours, Evening Hours, Weekends
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
Our program is a 500 hour course that is designed to take 6 months for completion. The program includes classroom academics plus hands-on instruction. Our program also includes 50 hours of clinical hands-on practice on the public.
Details
Program Length (Weeks)
24
Hours
500
Entrance Requirements
High School Diploma or Equivalent
School
Big Rock School of Massage Therapy
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Training Location(s)
11215 Hermitage Road, Suite 204, Little Rock, Arkansas
Local WIB
5005 - City of Little Rock
Name of Credential
Licensed Massage Therapist
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
In-house financing.
Referral to Arkansas Rural Endowment Loans:
http://aref.org/
Refund Policy
100% refund will be given prior to start date excluding application fee
75% refund excluding application fee, books/supplies within first 30 days
50% refund excluding application fee, books/supplies within first 30 days but before 50% of program is completed
0% refund after 50% of the program has been completed.
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
Yes - ADH
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?
No
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?
No
Cost Items
Books (Estimated)
$75.00 There are several textbooks needed, but the one required is Massage Therapy: Principles and Practice by Susan Salvo.
Testing/Exam Fees
$265.00 The national MBLEx exam is required to complete licensure for the state of AR, and the exam fee is $265.00. This fee is paid to the Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards directly - they oversee the exam.
In-State Tuition
$6,500.00 $6,250.00 is the tuition cost for the in-person, six month program.
Other Fees
$180.00 The Arkansas Massage Therapist Initial Licensing Fee is $180 and includes the required background check.
Registration Fee
$100.00 This is in addition to the tuition.
Total In-State Program Cost
$7,120.00
