CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

COMPLETE THE ACADEMY’S LIVE TRAINING, ASSESSMENTS, PRACTICE, VIDEOS, AND CASE STUDY TO QUALIFY FOR CERTIFICATION.

LIVE ATTENDANCE

  • Attend at least 80% of live classes.
  • Recordings are available for review and occasional missed classes, but regular live participation is required because of the sensitive and advanced nature of the training.

ONLINE ASSESSMENTS

  • Complete five online assessments through Kajabi, including a cumulative Final Assessment.
  • Achieve a minimum score of 70% on each assessment. Assessments may be retaken as needed to reach the passing score.

25 HOURS OF PRACTICE

  • Complete at least five initial practice sessions plus follow-up sessions for a minimum of 25 hands-on hours.
  • Practice is completed independently outside live class time and progresses alongside the techniques taught in the program.

FIVE TREATMENT VIDEOS

  • Submit five treatment videos with written informed consent and clear outcome markers.
  • Videos demonstrate your development in positioning, draping, communication, assessment, technique application, treatment flow, and clinical reasoning.

CLINICAL CASE STUDY

  • Complete six to eight treatment sessions with one client who has experienced breast or chest surgery or a related post-operative challenge.
  • Bring together assessment, treatment planning, documentation, hands-on skills, outcome tracking, clinical reasoning, and professional reflection.

CASE-STUDY SUBMISSION

  • Submit one fully de-identified PDF following the required case-study structure.
  • Include the client background, initial assessment, treatment plan, session notes, outcomes, therapeutic images, and therapist reflection.

CERTIFICATES & ACCREDITATION

  • Graduates receive one certificate for the full 200-hour Academy and one for the Comprehensive Training portion of the Core Curriculum.
  • Continuing education eligibility varies by location, professional association, and licensing body. Contact MG to confirm your eligibility.

GRADUATION CHECKLIST

  • At least 80% live attendance and all five assessments completed.
  • At least 25 practice hours and five treatment videos submitted.
  • One completed clinical case study with six to eight treatments.
  • All assigned self-paced, collaborative, and final program requirements completed by the cohort deadlines.
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 FULL 200 HOUR PROGRAM BREAKDOWN 

60 HOURS OF LIVE CORE CURRICULUM

Covering surgeries, complications, contraindications, anatomy, and the foundational knowledge needed to work safely and confidently with breast and chest surgery clients.

20 HOURS OF BUSINESS & MARKETING ROADMAP

Including digital tools and live workshops focused on business cards, brochures, booking websites, marketing strategy, and referral building.

25 HOURS OF PRACTICE SESSIONS

With a minimum of five new clients and associated follow-ups, allowing you to integrate and apply your clinical learning in real-world settings.

20 HOURS OF SELF-PACED WORK

Dedicated to reviewing course materials, preparing treatment plans, reading manuals, reflection, and clinical integration.

20 HOURS OF COMMUNITY OUTREACH & PRESENTATIONS

Focused on connecting with healthcare professionals, delivering presentations, and building a strong referral network within your community.

15 HOURS OF GROUP COLLABORATION (BUDDY PODS)

Providing small-group accountability, support, and discussion through two Buddy Pod rotations during the program.

20 HOURS OF MENTORSHIP CALLS & GROUP COACHING

Featuring live guidance on clinical integration, treatment space setup, case discussions, Q&A, and professional development.

20 HOURS OF ASSESSMENTS & CASE STUDIES

Including five online assessments and the completion of a written case study documenting 6–8 treatments with one client.