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The following expenses are not included in the above fees. For convenience, most of these items can be purchased through the Institute or the student may purchase these items through a third party vendor. Students electing to purchase these required items through the Institute will receive the Institute’s discount. These figures are estimates; actual costs may vary.
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$700-900 |
$180 |
$80 |
$1360-1560 |
The Institute requires each student to purchase supplies such as massage lubricant, linens, pillows, washable blanket, and duffle bag to accomplish out-of-class independent practice. Additionally, students should purchase a 3-ring binder, highlighters, note taking materials, and a book sack. Students can expect to spend about four hundred dollars ($400) on supplies. These supplies are required for completion of this course.
The school requires each student to purchase equipment by the end of the second month of class. Equipment consists of a portable massage table, face-rest, arm rest shelf, table case, and bolsters. Some students may wish to purchase a table cart and stool as well. Equipment fees fluctuate widely depending upon the brand, style, accessories, and table options. Students can expect to spend from seven to nine hundred dollars ($700 - $900) on equipment, depending upon the type of massage table and options they choose. This equipment is required for completion of this course. The purchase of a Massage Chair ($500-$700) is recommended, but not required.
As part of an externship program, the school requires each student to purchase, receive, and write a narrative report on three professional massages during the school term in order to gain perspective as a massage client. The student can expect to spend about $60.00 per massage for a total of one hundred eighty dollars ($180).
A uniform is also required; each student needs professional attire during internship and sporting events. A uniform consist of scrubs/sweat pants and a school t-shirt. Students will need at least 2 uniforms. Estimated cost is eighty dollars ($80).
In order to become state-licensed, the student must complete a licensing process which includes paying fees and passing exams. These are educational costs. Testing fees range from three hundred seventy-five dollars ($395) to four hundred twenty-five dollars ($425). This includes passage of a massage exam and a state exam. See the table below.
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