Educational Standards

Educational Standards. A. The course content and length of instruction shall be of such nature and quality as to assure that the students will adequately develop the job skills and knowledge necessary for passing any and all examinations required for licensure by the Mississippi State Board of Massage Therapy. B. Instructional practices: Schools shall provide favorable conditions for effective classroom instruction. A total pattern of successful instruction includes (a) well defined Learning Objectives, (b) systematic planning, (c) selection and use of varied types of learning materials and experiences, (d) adaptation of organization and instructional procedures to student needs, (e) use of varied evaluation instruments and procedures, and (f) good student and teacher morale. C. Each Board approved school of massage therapy must provide proof to the Board of an annual pass rate that meets or exceeds the current minimum standard as established by the Board. All Board approved schools must include a comprehensive review class of no less than sixteen (16) hours, which is part of the approved curriculum and must be passed with a grade of “C” or above. D. Each Board approved school of massage therapy must provide a list of graduates to the Board noting status of MSLE or appropriate waiver. This list must accompany the annual report. E. School Licenses 1. Temporary licenses are issued for a 1 year period. These licenses are issued to new schools with less than two (2) graduating classes. Annual reports are required and are due by July 16th of each year unless otherwise specified. Prospective students prior to enrolling and enrolled students must be notified in writing of the schools temporary status. Schools with a temporary Board status license must include three (3) hours to sit for and pass a board comprehensive exam. 2. Probationary licenses indicate warning status and are issued for a 1 year period. These licenses are issued to new schools with less than two (2) graduating classes and with any significant violation(s) in the most recent year. Annual reports are required and are due by July 16th of each year unless otherwise specified. Prospective students prior to enrolling and enrolled students must be notified in writing of the schools probationary status. Schools with a probationary Board status license must include three (3) hours to sit for and pass a board comprehensive examination. 3. Conditional licenses are issued to schools for a 1-year period. These licenses are issued to schools with two (2) or more graduating classes and with any of the following: a. Any significant violation(s) in the most recent year. b. Either the school’s annual pass rate or the school’s comprehensive pass rate does not meet or exceed the Board’s current minimum standard. Annual reports are required and are due by July 16th of each year unless otherwise specified. Prospective students prior to enrolling and enrolled students must be notified in writing of the school’s conditional status. 4. Non-conditional licenses are issued for a 2-year period. These licenses are issued to schools with two or more graduating classes and with all of the following: a. No significant violation(s) in the most recent year. b. Either the school’s annual pass rate or the school’s comprehensive pass rate meets or exceeds the Board’s current minimum standard. Annual reports are required and are due July 16th of each year. c. Conditional license status for schools that previously held a non- conditional license shall not exceed 2 years. 5. The combined temporary, probationary, and/or conditional license status for schools shall not exceed a 5-year consecutive period before moving to a non- conditional license status. 6. The license for each school shall expire on October 31, from the calendar year for the period issued. F. Massage therapy school owners, instructors, and/or employees or contractors of the school shall adhere to generally accepted Code of Ethics as well as the Mississippi Board of Massage Therapy Code of Ethics and shall regard students with the same care and consideration as clients. G. The Board of Massage Therapy will evaluate school curriculum for conformance with educational requirements set forth by the Mississippi Professional Massage Therapy Act.