Admissions Requirements, Procedures and Policies
Admission Requirements
Admission Procedures
Policies
Admission Requirements
- 18 years of age or older
- Be a high school graduate or have received a GED
- Telephone or personal interview
- Be willing and able to participate in all course work
- Be able to meet financial agreements
- Criminal background check
- Physical exam including a TB test
- Foreign students need a passport, student visa, and a Form I-20 from Immigration and Naturalization Service
- Complete and return application
- Submit one recommendation: one from your pastor or head elder; and two references from individuals over the age of 25 who know you well and who are not relatives
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International Students
We are authorized under Federal Law to enroll non-immigrant international students. You will need to obtain a non-immigrant M-1 visa and attach the following additional pieces to your Black Hills Health & Education Center admissions application: a birth certificate, documentation of an English as a Second Language Exam (i.e., TOEFL) with an acceptable score (or proof of employment in an English speaking business where you use English routinely for your employment position), and your transcript/diploma translated into English for review.
Portions of our program, especially anatomy and physiology are academically intense, and a strong English vocabulary comprehension is an absolute necessity. You will need to be proficient in English. Before applying, please request more information from our staff via telephone. Please contact a U.S. embassy near you for instructions for acquisition for the necessary visa.
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Admission Procedures
Submit completed application with $75. non-refundable application fee. (There are no application deadlines; however, classes are limited in size, and enrollment ends when classes are filled. Prospective students are encouraged to begin the application process as soon as possible.) Upon receipt of your application, you will be contacted within seven days to set up your personal (on-site) or telephone interview. Once you have been accepted, you will be notified and a $1,000. non-refundable enrollment fee will be due to hold your place in the class you have selected.
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Satisfactory Progress
We require students to maintain satisfactory progress throughout our program. For your progress to be deemed satisfactory, you must meet the following criteria:
· A passing grade (74%) in every course
· 90% or higher attendance over entire program
· Students who fail an individual course will be given avenues toward achieving a passing grade before their required completion date whenever possible. All students will be regularly informed of their progress, including being given printed progress reports monthly.
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Attendance
Attendance is mandatory. This is an hours-based program.
Students are considered tardy if they arrive after the beginning of class time. Students are expected to arrive on time and stay to the end of class. Three late arrivals and/or early departures equal 1 absence and must be made up. Timeliness shows respect for the instructor and other students. It is critical for a professional to be on time and prepared for each class.
If you miss any portion of a class, it is your responsibility to gather the information, notes, etc. from your fellow classmates. Since both knowledge and concepts are like the bricks in a wall, you will be required to write a 400-word paper explaining the subject material of the class that you missed, in order to ensure that you understand the material. Excessive absences (more than 10% of our program) are grounds for dismissal from the program.
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Calculation of Credit Hours
50 minute lecture = 1 hour
50 minute classroom practical = 1 credit hour
50 minute treatment = 1 hour in student clinic
30 minute treatment = ½ hour in student clinic
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Conduct
Students are expected to behave in a professional, Christian and courteous manner at all times. Honesty, integrity and clear intent are necessary for work as a massage therapist. A student may be placed on probation or dismissed for misconduct at the discretion of the Director and faculty.
Examples of misconduct include cheating, breech of confidentiality, immodest dress, being under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs, making sexual advances or innuendoes, violation of draping or sanitary standards; disruptive or any behavior inconsistent with the AMTA code of ethics, possession or use of any weapon on school premises, violation of school policy on infectious conditions, violation of school safety regulations, failure to maintain appropriate hygiene, or behavior which is deemed by the Director to be inconsistent with the standards of the Black Hills Health & Education Center.
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Dismissal from Program
Students may be dismissed from the program for any of the following reasons:
- Poor academic performance or a failing grade in any segment of our program
- Inappropriate or disorderly conduct or any behavior which causes public embarrassment to BHHEC or to the profession of massage therapy
- Health concerns which preclude the successful practice of massage or place the client or student at risk
- Failure to meet financial obligations to the school
- Excessive absences (more than 10% of total classes)
- Failure to comply with policies outlined in this catalog, the enrollment agreement or the student manual. (Enrollment agreement and student manual will be reviewed during the admissions process and during orientation.)
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Dress Code
Jeans, tank tops, cut-offs, low-cut tops, sleeveless shirts or shirts with obscene print or promoting products contrary to health principles are not allowed. Shorts may not be shorter than 4 inches above the knee. Loose fitting cotton clothes and tops with collars and socks worn with shoes are preferred.
During clinics and at community outreach events students must wear school clinical uniform and may not wear jewelry, including wedding rings, due to hygiene and safety reasons. Clinic uniform is a red or blue BHHEC polo shirt and khaki pants or skirt. Skirt length needs to be several inches below the bottom of the knee for modesty when working with clients.
Neutral-toned shoes and socks are to be worn with the school uniform. Clean, white athletic shoes with minimal contrast trim (no neon colors please) that are in good condition, may be worn. Professionalism is expected.
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Leave of Absence
The Black Hills Health & Education Center acknowledges the need for a leave of absence in certain emergency situations. In addition to our regular attendance policy, an additional week leave of absence is allowed, provided the student submits a request in writing to the Program Director for pre-approval. Non-emergency situations will not be approved. Time missed will need to be made up.
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Cancellation and Refund
Due to the limited class size, a strict refund policy is in effect as follows:
- No refund of application fees, enrollment fees, financing fees, books or equipment will be made.
- Students who withdraw prior to the first day of class and/or within the first three working days following enrollment will be refunded 100% of any monies that have been paid over the amount of the application fee and enrollment fee.
- Students who withdraw by submitting a written statement received by the Program Director within the first 25% of the program will receive a refund calculated by the total amount paid, minus $50.00 (fifty dollars) for each 4 hours of class given through the last date of attendance, application fees, enrollment fees, financing fees, books or equipment, and dormitory and food service fees. Refunds will be made within 30 days from the written withdrawal.
- Students who withdraw after the first 25% of the program are not eligible for any refund.
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Transfer of Credits
The Black Hills Health & Education Center will accept transfers of credit based on the following criteria:
- The school from where credit is being transferred shall provide an official transcript
- The school from where credit is being transferred shall be licensed or approved by the educational licensing authority in the state in which it operates, or be exempt by statute
- Courses for which credit is granted shall be parallel in content and intensity to the courses presently offered by the Black Hill Health & Education Center (we may require supplemental documentation, such as syllabi or course materials)
If you are interested in receiving transfer credit for previous coursework, please notify our Director of Admissions during the interview process and prepare to submit official transcripts and other documentation to our Program Director for review. To enroll in and prepare to graduate from our full certification program, the maximum number of classes that a student may receive transfer credit for is up to 100 hours of our program. Transfer students pay a $200 transfer fee. Tuition credit will not be issued for the clinical practice portion of our program. Please note that pre-payment discounts apply only to students taking the entire program.
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Transferability of Credit Units
Credits or units awarded at this institution may or may not be transferable to institutions of higher learning.
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Student Compensation Procedure
Students enrolled in our program may not solicit tips or gratuities for massage and/or hydrotherapy they perform while completing clinical requirements for graduation.
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Creating a Healthy Environment
This is a school that promotes natural health and Christian ethics. The campus is a smoke-free, alcohol-free, drug-free campus. Students are expected to abstain from smoking, consumption of alcohol and drugs during their affiliation with our program.
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Non Discrimination Statement
The Black Hills Health & Education Center does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, and place of origin, sex, or age.
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Maintenance of Student Records
All student records will be maintained at the Black Hills Health & Education Center's principal place of business in South Dakota for at least 5 years. The Black Hills Health & Education Center is aware of the confidential nature of students' records, both personal and academic. Information in the student's file or any other information about a student will not be released to a third party without the prior written consent of the student.
In the case of dependent students, parents or guardians have rights of access of student educational records under the Family Education and Right to Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1999. All records are securely stored. Students and graduates shall be allowed access to their records. Transcripts shall be released upon written request from students and graduates.
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Student Complaint Procedure
At the Black Hills Health & Education Center it is our goal to provide you with the best education possible. Any student concerned about a class issue or grade should first address the class instructor either verbally or in writing. If this is not feasible, the student should state the complaint in writing to the Program Director. All complaints and grievances will be settled in a fair and timely manner.
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