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Program of Middle Georgia School of Massage

Academic Information

The entire program consists of 800 clock hours. The hours are broken down into four modules. Each module consists of different classes and totals 200 hours each. The total number of points a student earns in a specific module determines the final letter grade in that module. Each student must have a minimum grade of 85% in each module of instruction to move to the next module of instruction.

Grading Policy

Points are earned in the following categories:

  • Lecture – quizzes and tests (~40% of each module)

  • Laboratory – quizzes, practical examinations and clinic hours (~40% of each module)

  • Other work assigned in class such as term papers, case studies, clinical journals, and homework assignments (~20% of each module)

Program of Study: Massage Therapy Program

Course Catalog

Middle Georgia School of Massage Graduation Requirements

All modules must be passed with an 85% grade average or higher. Attendance must adhere to the 85% school policy and all clinic hours must be completed.

Upon meeting these requirements, the student will be presented with a Certificate for the Certified Massage Therapy Program and will be eligible to take the MBLEx licensing exam. After successful completion of the Certified Massage Therapist Program AND the MBLEx licensing exam, a therapist will be eligible to apply for a Georgia State Massage Therapy License. This license is required for anyone practicing massage therapy in the state of Georgia.

Massage Therapy License Requirements from the State of Georgia

(Qualifications to Apply for a Massage Therapy License in Georgia)

§ 43‐24A‐8

  • The applicant must be 18 years of age

  • The applicant has a high school diploma or recognized equivalent

  • The applicant is a citizen of the United States or a permanent resident of the United States

  • The Applicant is of good moral character – meaning professional integrity and a lack of any conviction for acts involving moral turpitude where the underlying conduct relates to the applicant’s fitness to practice massage therapy;

  • The applicant has satisfactorily completed a fingerprint record check conducted by the Georgia Crime Information Center and the Federal Bureau of Investigation

  • The applicant has successfully completed a board recognized massage therapy educational program consisting of a minimum of 500 hours of course and clinical work

  • The applicant has passed the Massage and Bodywork Licensing Exam administered by the Federation of Massage Therapy Boards (MBLEx).

  • The applicant agrees to obtain and maintain continuously during the term of licensure liability insurance coverage, as determined by the Board.

Complaint Policy & Procedure

The official complaint procedure of Middle Georgia School of Massage must be adhered to in the event an incident happens. If a student feels that their rights have been violated, either by a staff member or by a fellow student, the following steps must be taken:

  • A Grievance Form shall be obtained from the Program Director without any recriminations or public disclosure.

  • The student will fill out the form and hand deliver the completed Grievance Form to the Program Director within 10 days of the alleged incident. The Program Director will sign the form and a copy will be made and returned to the student for their records.

  • After the student has turned in the form to the Program Director a meeting will be set within 10 days to discuss the grievance, all applicable information will be reviewed and a resolution to the conflict will be sought.

  • The Program Director makes the final institutional decision concerning the incident.

  • If the conflict is directly with the Program Director, an independent mediator will be designated that is agreeable to both parties for the conflict’s resolution.

  • After an investigation into the incident has concluded a final written decision will be given to the student and placed into their file.

The student has the right to appeal the final decision made by Middle Georgia School of Massage, LLC.

Georgia Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission

202 East Exchange Place

Suite 220 Tucker, Georgia 30084

Phone: 770-414-3300

Fax: 770-414-3309

The Commission requires that students utilize and complete their institution’s grievance procedure in an attempt to resolve any complaint or concern before submitting a complaint to the Commission. If the institution’s resolution is not satisfactory, a student may then appeal to the Commission, but it will not investigate a complaint unless the student has exhausted all available grievance procedures outlined by the institution.

The GNPEC Student Complaint Rules: https://gnpec.georgia.gov/student-resources/studentcomplaints/gnpec-student-complaint-rules

GNPEC Student Complaint Form: https://gnpec.georgia.gov/student-resources/studentcomplaints/gnpec-student-complaint-form

Graduate Placement Assistance

Middle Georgia School of Massage has established procedures for placement assistance that include:

Resume preparation, identifying strengths to construct a qualifications summary, developing key sections of resumes, creating a cover letter, learning networking and social skills and interview skills.

Job boards are being posted and updated on the school’s message board to help students to find and accept job interviews.

Future placement plans: An extensive, ongoing employer contact list for students will be created. Community education and outreach programs will be developed by the school to reach out to potential employers.

Disclaimer: Job Placement is NOT guaranteed by Middle Georgia School of Massage.

The school will maintain placement records for graduates that record:

Placement activities for each graduate, a follow-up system for collecting, recording and maintaining employment information on graduates on an annual basis for at least one year. Each graduate will be contacted by school personnel and the information gathered will allow the school to verify to NPEC that the successful completion of an educational program here leads to employment, it will give insights into potential program modification by faculty members and will allow for productive institutional planning.