Gray Institute
 

FAST FACTS

POSITIONING

GIFT is designed to enable participants to achieve proficiency, competence, confidence, and credibility in all aspects of Applied Functional Science through an understanding of functional principles, strategies, and techniques appropriate for use with patients and clients of all types and for all purposes including prevention, rehabilitation, and performance enhancement.


ELIGIBILITY

  • Credentialed professionals including: physical therapists, occupational therapists, athletic trainers, kinesiologists, chiropractors, and medical physicians.
  • Qualified technicians including credentialed* personal trainers, physical therapy assistants, and occupational therapy assistants each with a minimum of two years full-time experience.
  • Others may be considered upon special review.
(*Recognized credentials include: ACE, ACSM, NASM, NSCA.)


TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

Computer
Printer
Internet (broad band recommended)
Web Browser (eg: Firefox, Internet Explorer)
Email
Adobe Acrobat Reader (free download)


COURSE LENGTH

40 Weeks


INSTRUCTION TIME

The GIFT EXPERIENCE includes :
  • 100+ hours of DVD instruction
  • 100+ hours of live instruction
  • 30+ hours of webcast instruction
  • 4-6 hours of weekly, self-scheduled learning activities


FIRST GIFT BOX

Arrives Week of January 7, 2008 


STARTING DATE

January 21, 2008


COMPLETION DATE

October 25, 2008 


EDUCATION MATERIALS

For assignments, discussions, and continual learning, extensive multimedia educational materials are provided. These such materials consist of, but are not limited to, the following :
  • Functional Video Digest Series (48 Issues)
  • Fast Function (12 Issues)
  • Chain Reaction Function (10 Hours)
  • Select Quest Functional Videos
  • Select Research Readings
  • Total Body Functional Profile
  • The Red Book of Function
  • The Blue Book of Practice
  • Select Books and Resources
  • Select Nooma DVDs
  • Tridoma DVDs
  • More Gifts


DOWNLOADABLE WEBCASTS

Viewed and experienced at your own convenience


ONSITE GIFT GATHERINGS

March 26 - 29, 2008
July 16 - 19, 2008
October 22 - 25, 2008

GIFT Gathering attendance is mandatory.

All Gatherings are Wednesday evening arrival and Saturday 1:00 PM
adjournment.

Location : Adrian, Michigan
Airport : Detroit International
Transportation : GIFT Courtesy Vans
Lodging :  Carlton Lodge - GIFT block rates and room sharing options available.
All meals and recreation provided.


FACULTY

Gary Gray PT, President
David Tiberio PhD, PT, OCS, Dean

GIFT Facilitators

Comprised of selected individuals who have successfully completed GIFT.


CERTIFICATION

GIFT Graduates are awarded Certificates of Achievement upon completion.
GIFT does not confer an accredited academic degree or title.


CEUs

Each profession and/or state has its own CEU requirements. Applying for CEUs with the appropriate accrediting organization is the responsibility of each Fellow. Upon request, GIFT will provide appropriate documentation to support CEU acquisition.


TERMS

A non-refundable application deposit of $200 is due within seven (7) days upon application acceptance, which will then b automatically applied to your first tuition payment. The application fee will be sacrificed if the applicant withdraws the application or terminates registration.

Balance is due in quarterly payments of $3800. First payment is due 45 days prior to first day of program (December 1, 2007). Subsequent payments are due on or before March 1, June 1, and September 1, 2008. Investment includes tuition, educational materials, instruction, GIFT Gathering ground transportation, meals, and recreation. (Air transportation and lodging not included.)

A 1.5% late fee penalty will apply to all overdue accounts. Accounts overdue by 45 days or more are grounds for dismissal at GIFT's discretion. Alternative arrangements may be considered at GIFT's discretion in the event of unanticipated "special needs" by the participant.

Fees fully paid by December 1, 2007 qualify for a 5% discount ($760).


CANCELLATION OPTION

GIFT reserves the right to cancel its program offering if, prior to January 1, 2008,
registration is inadequate to assure a quality learning experience for participants.
In the event of cancellation, all fees will be returned to registrants.


CONTACT INFORMATION

GIFT
100 Industrial Drive
Adrian, MI  49221

Internet:
www.GrayInstitute.com
Email: Info@GrayInstitute.com
Phone: 866-230-8300