Massage Education and the Gainful Employment Rule

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Discover the shift about to hit massage schools nationwide as we unpack the consequences of the new federal gainful employment rule with Lance Hostetter, Director of Government Relations for ABMP. In July 2024, a federal program to protect students from predatory education practices could have major consequences for massage therapy schools. We explore the fine line between consumer safety and the integrity of massage therapy education. The conversation takes a turn as we probe into the controversial shift from the 150% rule to a mere 100%, bringing up concerns about the potential dilution of massage training quality.
ABMP: Massage School Programs at Risk Across the Country
NASFAA: 2023 Gainful Employment

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1. Massage Education and the Gainful Employment Rule (00:00:00)

2. What is Gainful Employment? (00:02:29)

3. The 150% Rule (00:04:12)

4. ELAP (00:06:06)

5. ABMP on Gainful Employment (00:12:38)