Code of Ethics
Students are responsible for following the Code of Ethics
- Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor by practicing good hygiene and wearing attire that is appropriate for the learning setting as stated in the Student Handbook. Students must either wear scrubs or khaki pants and a school T-Shirt. For Thai classes, black yoga pants are acceptable. Provocative clothing is prohibited.
- Respect all students, staff, associates and clients regardless of their age, gender, race, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, socio-economic status, body-type, political affiliation, state of physical and mental health or personal habits.
- Demonstrate respect by honoring each individual’s process, being present, listening, asking only pertinent questions, keeping agreements, being on time, draping properly during hands-on work, and maintaining professionalism.
- Avoid gossip. Avoid diverting attention to yourself. Maintain confidentiality of information concerning all individuals.
- Maintain a safe, comfortable and clean environment.
- Refrain from the use of alcohol, mind-altering substances and smoking before, during class hours and massage related activities as outlined in the Student Handbook. There is no smoking on school grounds. Possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages or illegal drugs in any part of the classroom or grounds is prohibited at all times.
- Acknowledge the limitations of your skills. Whenever necessary, refer to qualified professionals. Practice within your scope of practice at all times.
- In no way instigate or tolerate any kind of sexual advance while acting in the capacity of student, instructor, staff, client, or massage therapist.
- Be appropriate physically, verbally and energetically in all circumstances.
- Academic dishonesty is strictly prohibited. Any student cheating on exams, quizzes and tests will be immediately dismissed from the program.
Any student who comes to class under the influence of any substance will be asked to leave immediately. The student will be placed on probation. If there is a second incidence, the student will be immediately dismissed from the program and will not be re-admitted.
