Curriculum

The State of Iowa requires students to complete and graduate from a college with an approved curriculum from the Iowa Board of Massage Therapy. All graduates must complete a board approved examination prior to licensure.

A student that attends day classes will attend a minimum of 25 hours per week. When regular attendance is followed, the curriculum requirements of 600 hours of study can be fulfilled within 24 weeks.

Orientation

• Massage Therapy Principles and Practice
• Benefits and Effects of Massage Therapy
• Ethics, Boundaries, Laws and Regulations
• Client Assessment and Treatment Planning
• Guidelines for Professional Practice
• Business practices

Specialized Modalities

• Myotherapy/Trigger Point Therapy
• Sports Massage
• Prenatal / Infant Massage
• Deep Tissue Massage
• Hot Stone Massage
• Therapeutic Body wraps
• Aromatherapy
• Direct Tissue Manipulation
• Geriatric Massage
• Rehabilitation Massage
• Corporate Massage

Human Anatomy & Physiology

• Skeletal System
• Muscular System
• Nervous System
• Endocrine System
• Reproductive System
• Cardiovascular System
• Lymphatic System
• Respiratory System
• Digestive System
• Urinary System
• Pathology
• Clinical Internship

Student Kit

Equipment, Textbooks & Supplies

Equipment, textbooks, and supplies furnished by the school for use by each enrolled student are included in the list below. These become the property of the student. The student will be responsible for replacing lost or damaged equipment and materials.

Student Equipment Kit

• Professional Massage Table
• Adjustable Face Rest
• Table Carry Case
• Arm Sling
• Massage Chair
• Chair Carry Case
• Lyflo hot/cold LyfPak with protective sleeve
• Round Bolster
• Massage Lotion
• 1 ISB T-shirt
• ABMP Student Insurance
• 1 MBLEx exam fee

Textbooks & Supplies

• 1 LWW Introduction to Massage Therapy ISBN 9781451173192 $86.99
• 1 Trail Guide to the Body ISBN 978-0-9987850-6-6 $82.95
• 1 Trail Guide to the Body Workbook ISBN978-0-9914666-7-2  $32.95
• 1 ISB Student Handbook

Outside expenses to be incurred by the student are as follows:

• Cost of equipment lost or damaged by student
• State of Iowa examination fee/Licensing Fee
• Transportation cost to examination

Tuition & Fees

Program Costs

Payment

Payment Schedule Options

Method of payment for application fee, equipment kit, textbook, and tuition are as follows:

1. Paid totally in advance. (All students receiving government assistance, loans or grants will follow this
   payment schedule).
2. Paid in installments of $3,076.00 the first month, $2,325.00 per month for four additional consecutive months.
   If a student fails to complete the  course in 28 weeks, the student will be charged at the rate of $16.98/hour for additional instruction.

Payment Methods

ISB accepts cash, credit or debit cards, cashier’s check, money orders, or Title IV aid which includes: Pell grants, Direct and Plus loans.

Graduation & Licensing Requirements

Upon successful completion of 600 hours, all academic requirements met and financial obligations satisfied, the student will be issued a diploma. Upon successfully passing the State Board Exam at a designated testing center, receiving a diploma, and applying/paying for state licensure; the student is awarded a Massage Therapy License in the State of Iowa.

Iowa Board of Massage Therapy
Iowa HHS Bureau of Professional Licensure
Riverpoint Office Complex
400 SW 8^th Street Suite D
Des Moines, IA 50309
Phone (515) 281-0254
FAX (515) 281-7969