Acupressure Institute School: Instruction Methods, School Facilities, Bookstore & Healing Products

GENERAL INFORMATION

PROGRAMS

You can begin taking classes or a program at any time. We offer on-going classes which you can choose from to fit your schedule. Classes are offered mornings, evenings, and weekends (year-round). Class schedules are published twice a year. Enrolled students can review most classes for free on a space available basis.

Course Length: The length of time needed to complete the 150 hours ranges from one month to one year. Four-week intensives are usually offered 5 times a year. See current class schedule.
Class Size: Class enrollment is limited, ranging in size from 4 to 22 students.
Methods of Instruction include hands-on demonstrations, lecture presentations, and supervised clinical practice sessions. Some classes may also have teacher training students available to assist the instructor.
Enrollment: Students must be 18 years or older. To enroll, call for a counseling appointment or send a completed application with your tuition or down payment.
Supervised Clinical Practice Sessions: Each Wednesday from 5 to 7pm the Institute offers students of all levels an opportunity to practice with other students and ask questions of the faculty supervisor, at no additional cost.
Documenting Clinical Practice: Students are required to submit 7 case studies and 5 assignments (totalling 12 write-ups) to their evaluating instructor in typewritten form. A case study includes the client's background, complaints, points used, and results. Guidelines for these write-ups are provided at the time of enrollment.
Evaluation/Consultation: After completion of 90% of the classes, students turn in their 12 write-ups to the core instructor of their choice. Upon successful completion of a one hour verbal and hands-on evaluation, the student will receive a diploma. No written exams.
Course Materials: Class sheets and booklets are provided at no charge. A reading list of other recommended materials is available upon request.
Objective: Acupressurist (Masseur/Masseuse) DOT 334.374.010 Shiatsu Practitioner (Masseur/Masseuse) DOT 334.374.010 Occupational titles are defined by the U. S. Department of Labor.

Facilities
Located in a two-story building, we offer classes in three spacious, comfortable, carpeted rooms with displays of charts, reference materials, tables, chairs, and massage supplies. Since students work on floor mats as well as on tables, shoes are removed before entering the classrooms. This institution, the facilities it occupies, and the equipment it utilizes fully comply with all federal, state, and local ordinances and regulations, including fire, safety, building safety, and health requirements.

Bookstore
Open to both students and the public, we specialize in books on acupuncture, herbology, spiritual relationships, women's health care, traditional Chinese medicine, acupressure, and bodywork. We carry acupressure charts, self-care audiocassette tapes, and instructional videos. Enrolled students and graduates of the Acupressure Institute receive a 10% discount on all books, tapes, and charts.
Bookstore hours are 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Mail Order Products
In addition to the books and products carried in the bookstore, the Institute has an on-line Products Catalog featuring healing books, audios, instructional videos, and charts by Michael Reed Gach, Ph.D. as well as other selected acupressure products. For more information, send for our free "Hands-On Health Care Catalog" or see our On-Line Store at http://www.StressReliefProducts.com.

Continuing Education Credits
The Board of Registered Nurses (Provider Number 00793) and the National Certification Board for Therapuetic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB) under Category A have approved Acupressure Institute's classes for continuing education except for self-improvement classes.

Student Records
Enrolled students are advised and cautioned that state law requires this educational institution to maintain school and student records for only a five-year period. We encourage students to keep track of their own records.

Transcripts
The charge is $15 for school transcripts.

Blind Students
The Institute has trained many blind students to practice acupressure.

Language Proficiency
Our programs are taught in the English language only. A student's ability to comprehend spoken and printed English is necessary. Language services are not provided by the school.

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