The MNRI® Course Education Program and MNRI® Core Specialist Training Program recognizes MNRI® students who progress in their understanding of the Masgutova Method® and wish to increase their commitment to the Masgutova organization. Many course participants desire to become certified MNRI® Core Specialists. Others prefer simply to take classes to learn the MRNI Method® but do not seek full certification. The MNRI® Education and Certification Programs acknowledge each level of ambition.
Continuing Education Program
The Svetlana Masgutova Educational Institute®, LLC is committed to excellence in training to all who decide to participate in MNRI® courses. Formal training of MNRI® Core Specialists began in the USA in 2006, and has had several updates in training requirements since that time. The MNRI® Course Education Program is the entry point for all MNRI® students wishing to become a MNRI® Core Specialist. The MNRI® Core Specialist Training Program consists of four (4) levels of specialized training, which must be completed in order to become a MNRI® Core Specialist. This training program is designed with sufficient rigor to ensure students become solidly grounded in the MNRI Method® and integrative techniques. The program is progressive and culminates with full certification as an MNRI® Core Specialist after completion of the following:
- Completion of at least eleven (11) MNRI® courses (Dynamic and Postural Reflex Integration must be taken twice before the completion of the training program)
- Completion of pre-conference training at four (4) Family Conferences or completion of at least four (4) IPET practicum courses for a total of 128 hours
- Completion a total of 304 clinical/hands-on hours (accumulated at designated MNRI® Family Conferences)
- Passed all required practical exams
- Completion of at least one MNRI Case Study ready for submission
- Completion of the MNRI® Core Specialist application process
- Comleted MNRI® Core Specialist Agreement
All MNRI® Cores in Training, who started their continuing education before January 2010, will need to contact the SMEI, LLC office for information on completing their program, if not already completed. MNRI® Cores in Training, who began their training program before January 2010, must complete all required levels of training by December 2012. A MNRI® Core in Training participant who began their program on or after January 2010, must hold a BA or BS Degree or have 2,000 hours in a wellness related program with evidence of at least three (3) semester hours in anatomy and/or physiology.
All MNRI® Cores in Training who started their program in January 2010, will follow the levels listed below. This curriculum program will be flowed into the Intensive Professional Educational Track (IPET) Training Program on March 1, 2013.
Beginning August 1, 2011, all new MNRI Core in Training participants will follow the IPET training program. The IPET program requires the same MNRI® courses, Family Conference hours, and levels of training to be completed as before. The difference is that the pre-conference training will be replaced by IPET practicum courses and the required time at designated MNRI® Family Conferences may be attended in smaller increments of 4, 5, or 8 days depending on the selected conference. To have the hours count, Dr.Masgutova or a designee must be in attendance at the conference. »Download IPET Training Program.
Benefits of Completion of IPET Practicum Courses:
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All MNRI® Cores in Training who began their program August 1, 2011, or after must hold at least a BA or BS and must demonstrate evidence of completion of at least six (6) semester hours in anatomy and/or physiology before completion of the training program.
Student Roles and Responsibilities:
The roles and responsibilities change and grow for MNRI® students as they progress through their MNRI® education. Throughout their training, all MNRI® students are to adhere to the following MNRI® Code of Ethics and Conduct and these basic standards:
- Put the needs and care of the families first
- Maintain the highest professional behavior
- Attend and be on time for all training sessions and attend all morning and afternoon debriefings
- Observe, attend, and participate in Conference activities as directed by the Conference Manager
- Complete required practical exams to fulfill training requirements
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Required Documents at EACH Level of MNRI® Training
All MNR® Cores in Training must complete the MNRI® Trainee Agreement. This agreement needs to be completed only ONCE during the MNRI® Core in Training Program. Any MNRI® Core in Training who has not completed this MNRI® Trainee Agreement must do so before they can continue in the program. This MUST be in the SMEI, LLC office three (3) weeks before the date of the activity. »Download Trainee Agreement »Download Summary of Trainee Agreement
All MNRI® Cores in Training must submit an application to attend each Family Conference. This MUST be in the SMEI, LLC office three (3) weeks before the date of the activity. »Download application
All MNRI® Cores in Training must submit a Record of Training or Updated Record of Training for attendance at each Family Conference. This MUST be in the SMEI, LLC office three (3) weeks before the date of the activity. »Download training record
All MNRI® Cores in Training must submit a copy of a current Professional Liability Insurance doc page AND one of the following from the professional insurance company: ACORD, Evidence of Insurance, or Memorandum of Insurance. These documents must list the Svetlana Masgutova Educational Institute, LLC, P.O. Box 1651, Melrose, FL 32666 as the company to be notified if the insurance policy is dropped or cancelled. This MUST be in the SMEI, LLC office three (3) weeks before the date of the activity.
All MNRI® Cores in Training will be notified of acceptance to attend the MNRI® Activity once the above is completed AND payment is completed.
MNRI® Core in Training Level 1 (formerly Associate I): This certification level is attained once the MNRI® Core in Training has completed all required course work, passed all practical exams, and participated in 76 clinical/hands-on hours at a designated MNRI® Family Conference and completed 32 hours of pre-conference training and/or IPET training. »Download For More Detailed Information
MNRI® Core in Training Level 2 (formerly Associate II): This certification level is attained once the MNRI® Core in Training has completed all Level 2 required course work, passed all practical exams at Level 2, participated in a total of 152 clinical/hands-on hours at a designated MNRI® Family Conference, and completed an additional 32 hours of pre-conference and/or IPET training, for a total of 64 hours. »Download For More Detailed Information
MNRI® Core in Training Level 3 (formerly Core in Training I): This certification level is attained once the MNRI® Core in Training has completed all Level 3 required course work, passed all practical exams at Level 3, participated in a total of 228 clinical/hands-on hours at a designated MNRI® Family Conference and completed an additional 32 hours of pre-conference and/or IPET training, for a total of 96 hours. »Download For More Detailed Information
MNRI® Core in Training Level 4 (formerly Core in Training II): This certification level is attained once the MNRI® Core in Training has completed all Level 4 required course work, passed all practical exams at Level 4, completed a total of 304 clinical/hands-on hours at a designated MNRI® Family Conference and completed an additional 32 hours of pre-conference and/or IPET training, for a total of 128 hours. »Download For More Detailed Information
MNRI® Core Specialist: The designation of Certified MNRI® Core Specialist will be given after completion of the MNRI® four (4) levels of training requirements, documentation of following the MNRI® Code of Ethics and Conduct, submission of two (2) letters of recommendation, submission of Case Study based on at least one client (»Download Case Study Requirements), completion of the MNRI® Independent Contractor Agreement for MNRI® Core Specialists, and approval by the SMEI, LLC Educational Review Board.
This certification allows the participant to become eligible to advertise as a certified MNRI® Core Specialists, contract employment within the Masgutova organization, and gain further specialization in the Advanced Education Program. »Download for More Detailed Information
All MNRI Core Specialists must recertify each two (2) years. This includes:
- Attendance at one MNRI Family Educational Conference (5 or 8 day)
- 32 hours of MNRI Courses
- Retake of the exams for Dynamic and Postural Reflexes, Archetype, Tactile, Neuro-structural and Visual and Auditory at the MNRI Family Educational Conference. The exams may be replaced by taking the IPET course and satisfactorily completing the IPET course exam.
- Submit at least one MNRI Case Study ready for submission to a professional journal or conference (»Download Case Study format)
Advanced Education Program
The Advanced Education Program is available to certified MNRI® Core Specialists who hold advanced degrees (e.g. Masters Degree). Core Specialists may elect to study to become an Instructor/Lecturer, Assessment Specialist, or Researcher. Core Specialists may also obtain a certificate in any or all of these specialties and can pursue them in any order.
MNRI® Instructor/Lecturer: This certification requires additional coursework in Dynamic and Posture Reflex Integration and mastery in the MNRI® course that the candidate wishes to teach. MNRI® Instructors/Lecturers play a central role in the Masgutova organization. This position requires deep knowledge of the Masgutova Method® and foundational science. Consequently, it is expected that MNRI® Instructor/Lecturers will stay current on the Masgutova Method® and will devote a large percentage of their practice to the Masgutova Method®.
»Download MNRI Instructor’s Trainee Guidelines
»Download MNRI Instructor’s Trainee Application
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»Participant Evaluation Form
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MNRI® Assessment Specialist: Certified MNRI® Core Specialist should contact SMEI for details.
MNRI® Researcher: Certified MNRI® Core Specialists should contact SMEI for details.
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