Infectious Disease Policy Update 12/3/26

Alexandar School of Natural Therapeutics
Alexandar Massage Clinic and Day Spa

Policy on Infectious Illnesses and Disease Transmission

Our current policy comprehensively addresses all infectious illnesses and diseases with high transmission rates. Please take note of the following guidelines:

1. Symptoms of Illness:

• If you experience any symptoms of a contagious illness, we strongly recommend that you stay home from school.

• Contact your doctor promptly and consider getting tested if testing is available.

• Prescreening occurs when rates of contagious illness transmission are considered high or when community hospitalization rates reach a critical level, as determined by the local Health Department. Presereening will continue to serve primarily as a record of who has visited our campus, similar to signing in at the doctor’s office. However, a person exhibiting symptoms of illness may be refused entry or sent home.

2. Class Limitations and Vaccination Requirements:

• ASNT will not impose class limitations or mandate vaccinations.

• We will not collect vaccination records.

• There is no global masking policy in place.

3. Exceptions and Special Circumstances:

• However, there may be specific situations where additional measures are necessary:

• Masking: Masking requirements may be enforced based on factors such as community spread rates, community hospitalization rates, or individual requests by persons with compromised immune systems in accordance with standard medical practices.

• Class Pauses: Classes may be temporarily paused due to illness/disease outbreaks within the program cohort.

• Vaccination Proof: In certain circumstances (eg, working with immunocompromised individuals or vulnerable populations), vaccination proof may be required.

• ASNT, ASNT Faculty, Staff, and students are subject to any rules, laws, or declarations by the Washington State Department of Health Board of Massage, and the Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board. The agencies mentioned earlier may modify our current policy in an emergency.

4. Scope of Policy:

• This policy applies to all infectious diseases with high transmission rates, regardless of any specific pathogen.

5. Ongoing Updates:

• In the event of a status change, we will continue to provide updates and relevant information on this page and directly to our students and faculty in our student learning portal.

6. We Recommend:

• Discuss with your doctor and receive appropriate vaccines for healthcare workers.

• Being prepared to mask at any given time.

• Practicing good preventative measures while on and off campus.

Thank you for your attention to this matter.