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Posted on: February 11, 2013
Verifying a Massage School's Accreditation
Individuals who want to be massage therapists must have appropriate training. Each massage school will have its own environment. Prospective students should be aware of their geographic regions regulations concerning licensing of a massage therapist. Contact regional agencies to verify the massage training programs are properly accredited before enrolling. A regional agency in charge of its area’s educational programs has a list of accredited massage schools.
Visiting Massage Schools
The administrators at a massage school should allow students to visit their facility to see classrooms, therapy stations and laboratories. The environment of the facility should be clean, safe and modern. Prospective students should verify that all equipment in the facility is functional and that there are adequate supplies. Part of a massage student's training will be practical experience working with clients in the school’s facilities. Practice clients will not want therapeutic treatments at a facility that is below appropriate standards.
Adequate Training Equipment
The massage school environment requires clean linens and towels for working with clients. Students must be able to train by using specialized massage chairs or tables, footbaths and other equipment that is sanitized and modern. Lighting in the massage school environment should be adjustable from bright to dim to create a relaxing atmosphere for customers. Clients visiting the massage school will require privacy with changing rooms, draperies or screens.
Meet With Other Students and Faculty
Before enrolling in a massage school training program meet with faculty and students. The faculty should be friendly and professional with several years of experience. Talk to the trainers about class sizes for lecture and practical training. Class sizes of 10 students or less at massage school is recommended to enable individualized attention. The massage school environment should include a classroom for lectures and tests.
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