NON-DISCRIMINATORY POLICY
The Western Institute of Neuromuscular Therapy admits students without regard to gender, race, color, creed, sexual orientation, age, national and ethnic origin, to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities made available to the students of the school.

The Western Institute of Neuromuscular Therapy does not discriminate against students, faculty, or clients on the basis of illness or HIV status. The school advises anyone with an infectious condition to consult with the school administration for purposes of clarifying personal risks and special precautions applicable to the student's health and determination of ability to participate in the school environment. Respect for the individual's privacy and confidentiality will be maintained.

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS
Applicants to WIN Therapy must be at least 18 years of age and have earned a high school diploma or its equivalent. They must be in sound mental and physical health and must be physically able to perform massage techniques inherent to the program. They must be of good character and free from drug and chemical dependency. Applicants are required to have experienced at least one professional massage prior to admission into the program. Applicants who do not possess a high school diploma or general educational development (GED) diploma will be considered on an individual basis. The Administration will review the applicant's academic suitability, review the applicant's history of successful completions in work, family and his/her participation in other massage or vocational programs.

Application Process:

1. Complete the Application For Admissions Form.

2. Send a non-refundable registration fee of $100.00 along with the Application for Admissions Form to the school's Administrative Office.

3. Provide documentation of high school diploma or general educational development diploma, or successful completion of two years of a college degree program.

4. Submit three letters of character recommendation (from non-family members).

5. Submit a health examination form. The doctor is to complete the school's Doctor Certification Form or an equivalent form.

6. Arrange to take a tour of the school.

7. Complete an interview with the Director and/or member of the Administration.

8. Demonstrate serious vocational intent and a willingness to commit the time and effort necessary to complete an intense course of study.

9. Be able to finance their own education.

Upon receipt of the completed Application for Admissions Form, registration fee, high school transcript or equivalent, Health Examination Form, and three character references, the applicant will be scheduled for a personal interview. California law requires that participants in vocational programs be shown able to benefit from the program. At the time of the interview, an Ability to Benefit (AB) test will be administered; this written test is approved and required by the Department of Education. All applicants are screened on an individual basis. If admission is denied, the applicant will receive a letter stating the reasons for non-admission.

Following notification of acceptance, the applicant will submit an advanced tuition deposit and sign an Enrollment Agreement. This payment applies to the tuition and is refundable according to the stated refund policy.

Foreign students with limited English skills may be admitted on an individual basis. Such students must demonstrate an ability to benefit.

DENIAL OF ADMISSION
The Western Institute of Neuromuscular Therapy admits students without regard to gender, race, color, creed, sexual orientation, age, national and ethnic origin, to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities made available to the students of the school.

The Western Institute of Neuromuscular Therapy does not discriminate against students, faculty, or clients on the basis of illness or HIV status. The school advises anyone with an infectious condition to consult with the school administration for purposes of clarifying personal risks and special precautions applicable to the student's health and determination of ability to participate in the school environment. Respect for the individual's privacy and confidentiality will be maintained.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT PROCESS
The Western Institute of Neuromuscular Therapy recognizes that physical therapists, chiropractors and other physicians, experienced massage professionals, graduates and students from other approved programs around the country may be desirous of studying at this school. Additionally, many California cities are increasing their minimum hourly requirements and may not be providing grandfather clauses for currently practicing therapists, causing individuals to seek additional training. Out-of-state applicants must assume responsibility for checking into their own state requirements with regards to reciprocity of formal massage training received from another state.

It is our intention that an applicant entering our courses be placed at the level in which learning will be optimal and in the best interest of the student. Therefore, the Institute provides the incoming student who has had prior learning and experience, an opportunity to apply for advanced placement.

The Western Institute of Neuromuscular Therapy has established policies for advanced placement into the course in other than the first term. We ask that applicants be open-minded about suggestions for placement.

Example: A student who has 500 hours from a school that teaches basic Swedish massage but has a central focus in Polarity and Shiatsu wishes to transfer in to the program. That student may have insufficient background in Swedish Massage or Anatomy and Physiology to enter Terms 3 or 4. Therefore, after completing the advanced placement process he/she might be placed in Term 2 where the program would be most beneficial to the student.

The following are the steps in the Advanced Placement Process:

1. The applicant must submit an Application for Advanced Placement form (copy included as part of this catalog), a $50 testing fee, and documentation of prior education and experience. This documentation should be in the form of certificates and/or transcripts, employers' names, addresses, phone numbers, etc. The $50 testing fee is non-refundable except in cases where the Administration stops the process (based on the interview) prior to the applicant taking the written exam.

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