Policies
Granting of Academic Credit
Documented proof of participation in one or more related workshops is required to transfer credit to some Vitality programs. Credit can be accepted for prior course work for the Massage Therapist and Holistic Health Practitioner programs. Credit may also be granted in cases where the student can demonstrate mastery in the particular field by means of classroom presentation. Upon enrollment, the student will be asked to list any previous education, training, or experience in the exact area of training for which enrolled. If demonstrated to meet satisfactory equivalency to program course work, appropriate credit may be allowed under the discretion of the school administration. The course length may be shortened and fees adjusted. Student records will document any such action taken. No more than 50 percent of the total hours of a massage course may be granted for previous equivalent education and training.Refund Provisions
Cancellations
Buyer's Right to Cancel. You have the right to cancel the enrollment agreement and obtain a refund. The Institution, for all students, without penalty or obligation, shall refund 100 percent of the amount paid for institutional charges, less a reasonable deposit or application fee not to exceed one hundred dollars ($100), if the notice of cancellation is made prior to or on the first day of instruction.
Cancellation shall occur when you give written notice of cancellation at the address of the College shown on the front page of this catalog. Cancellation shall be addressed to the Owner of the collage. You can do this by mail, hand delivery, or telegram. The written notice of cancellation, if sent by mail, is effective when deposited in the mail properly addressed with postage prepaid.
The written notice of cancellation need not take any particular form and, however expressed, it is effective if it shows that you no longer wish to be bound by this Agreement.
Refund Information
You may withdraw from a course after instruction has started and receive a pro-rata refund for the unused portion of the tuition and other refundable charges if you have completed 60% or less of the instruction. For example, if the student completes only 10 hours of a 40-hour course and paid $400 tuition, $100 Registration fee, the student would receive a refund of $300.
$500.00 (amount paid for instruction)
(less $100.00 Registration Fee) x 30 clock hours of instruction
paid for but not received = $300.00 refund
The school will also refund money collected for sending to a third party on the student's behalf such as license or application fees. If the school cancels or discontinues a course or educational program, the school will make a full refund of all charges. Refunds will be paid within 30 days of cancellation or withdrawal.
CANCELLATION AFTER COMPLETING 60% OR MORE
OF THE COURSE WILL RESULT IN NO REFUND.
Veterans Only Refund Policy
In the case of veterans or eligible person beneficiaries, the maximum non-prorated, non-refundable registration fee allowed by VA is $10.00 for non-accredited schools. (This is strictly the case of withdrawal prior to program completion).
Licensing
The licensing of massage varies in different localities. In California licensing is governed at the city level. In San Diego, a Massage Technician permit requires 200 hours of training, which will allow a technician to begin the work force as a technician in training and the student must enroll in a 500-hour Massage therapist course. Our Massage Technician Training (200 hours) qualifies students for this license. Also available in San Diego are the Massage Therapist (500 hours) and Holistic Health Practitioner (1000 hours) licenses. San Diego County will still accept 100 hours as an entry level for massage technician license. In order to qualify for a Holistic Health Practitioner license the student must be certified through a state-approved school and be a member of a national certifying organization. For more information on licensing please contact us at (760) 931-0704 or contact the city in which you intend to work. When contacting the city ask for the local business licensing department.
Attendance Requirements
Students are expected to attend classes as they would be expected to be present for work. Attendance is kept by the instructor. A student is considered tardy if he/she enters the class after attendance is taken by the instructor. After 30 minutes, it is considered an absence. If a student is tardy more than three times, it is considered an absence. If a student is chronically late or absent more than 10% of the course, the student's situation will be reviewed by the instructor. The student may be required to repeat the course or be withdrawn from the certificate program. Re-admittance may be permitted if the cause for unsatisfactory attendance has been corrected. Make up class work must be arranged by the student with the individual instructor and will result in additional charges.
Grading System
The school's grading system is as follows:
PASS: 70% FAIL: 69% or below
A minimum average passing grade of 70% is required for certifying completion of a course. A certificate and transcript of class hours and grades will be issued upon satisfactory completion of a course. Enrollees are advised and cautioned that state law requires this educational institution to maintain school and student records for only a five-year period.
Interruption for Unsatisfactory Progress
Students attending less that 90% of scheduled classes will receive written notification of academic probation. Any unexcused absences will be cause for interruption of the student's training program. When the grade of the student is unsatisfactory for 25% of current course attended (approximately 2 weeks for 8.5 week course), the student will be placed on probation. If, during the next 2-week period, the student's grade average remains unsatisfactory, the student's attendance will be interrupted.
Condition for Re-Admittance
Student must show evidence to the director's satisfaction that the conditions, which caused the interruption for unsatisfactory progress, have been rectified.
Student Conduct
At the discretion of the Director or Student Advisor (Currently Annie Kwon) , a student may be dismissed from school for a serious incident or repeated incident of an intoxicated or drugged state of behavior, possession of drugs or alcohol upon school premises, possession of weapons upon school premises, behavior creating a safety hazard to other persons at school, disobedient or disrespectful behavior to another student, an administrator, or faculty member, or any other infraction of the rules of conduct.
Study Groups
Students are encouraged to meet in classroom to practice or study during hours when classroom is unused.
Employment Statistics
Many of our students take our classes for self-improvement and personal growth. Many students are not seeking employment in the field. However, we do have students working in many local prominent spas, gyms and chiropractic offices, as well as those who head their own successful private practices.
Student Grievance
Students must first put a complaint in writing to the Director (Mike Gallo) or Student Advisor (Annie Kwon). The Director and Student Advisor’s Board then reviews the complaint and schedules a meeting with the student and instructor. If a solution is not made during this meeting, the Director may refer the problem to a designated student Advisor who is chosen from the Student Advisor’s Board (comprised of Senior Instructors).
Students can appeal to the Bureau if their problems are not satisfactorily resolved..
Department of Consumer Affairs
Consumer Information Division
1625 North Market Blvd., Suite N 112
Sacramento, CA 95834
Student Records
Student records are kept for a period of five years. Students will be issued a diploma and transcript for the courses completed. Students may request a copy of transcripts or diplomas during that five-year period. A processing charge of $10 will be charged for all copies of transcripts or diplomas. A separate set of records is kept in a secure location outside of the school.
