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Prospective Student Application HandbookMassage Therapy ProgramFall 2022
Table of ContentsMassage Therapy Program Packet of Information Overview1Academic Requirements2Requirements for Certificate of Proficiency and Associate of Applied Science Degree3Requirements for Post Degree Professional Certificate3Application Requirements4Massage Therapy Application File Checklist7Acceptance Process7Provisional Acceptance7Final Acceptance7Massage Therapy Program Orientation8Program Costs9Financial Assistance Information10Student Accessibility Information10Frequently Asked Questions11
Massage Therapy Program Packet of Information OverviewThank you for your interest in the Massage Therapy Program at Cuyahoga Community College(Tri-C).Please make sure you read through the entire handbook before beginning theapplication process as some requirements are time sensitive. Not adhering to theguidelines could add additional cost to the application process.Information is subject to change. If you have any questions or concerns afterreading the application packet of information and visiting the website, pleasecontact the Program Director at 216-987-2426 or via emailNancy.Broadbent@tri-c.edu.The link to the program website is: www.tri-c.edu/massage.Join us on Facebook: /1
Academic RequirementsRequirements for ALL studentsoCandidates with an overall Grade Point Average (GPA) below 2.0 are not acceptedinto the Massage Therapy Program.oPass/No Pass (P/NP) and Audit (A) grading options for English and Math or any othercourses in the Massage Therapy Program Sequence are not accepted.oIf students are transferring any human anatomy and physiology courses, ask theProgram Director about the Massage Therapy Program rules for Credit by Exam (CBE)for students who have completed human anatomy and physiology courses.Language Proficiency Requirements:Admission into Cuyahoga Community College is premised on a complete andaccurate initial application to the College, including, if applicable, proof of EnglishLanguage Proficiency Requirements for admission as indicated on the EnglishLanguage Proficiency Requirements for Admissions to the College, and available onthe web at: English as a Second Language at Tri-C: Cleveland OHTo be accepted into any selective admission programs, students mustsuccessfully complete English as a Second Language (ESL) course/s, asreferenced above, if deemed necessary by the College at the time ofenrollment. Admission is conditioned upon achieving the necessary grade pointaverage (GPA), English language proficiency requirements and any specific prerequisite courses, and by meeting program accreditation or licensingrequirements as evidenced in the Program Handbook for the specific program.2
Requirements for: Certificate of Proficiency and Associate of Applied Science Degree1.Must be a high school graduate or equivalent. (GED, HiSET or TASC)2.Required GPA: Good Standing Acceptance: 2.5 GPA or highero Overall minimum of 2.5 GPA on Tri-C or other College/University TranscriptsHigh school GPA used for students without a college/university GPA Conditional Acceptance: Overall GPA lower than 2.5, but not lower than 2.0o Contact the Program Director for more information regarding “ConditionalAcceptance” status3.English Requirement: Eligibility for ENG-1010 Students must either complete ENG-0990 with a grade of “C” or betteror test into ENG1010 after taking the placement exam.o Non-native English speaking applicants with a foreign country high schooldiploma: Please refer to Language Proficiency Requirements on page 24.Math Requirement: Eligibility for MATH-0955 Students must either complete MATH-0910 with a grade of ‘C’ or better or test intoMATH-0955 by taking the placement test.Requirements for: Post Degree Professional Certificate1.Must be a high school graduate/GED2.Associate, bachelor or higher degree from a college or university recognized by Tri-C. Non-native English speaking applicants with a foreign country college transcripts:Please refer to Language Proficiency Requirements on page 2 3.Non-native English speaking applicants with United States college transcripts:Please refer to Language Proficiency Requirements on page 2Required GPA: Good Standing Acceptance: 2.5 GPA or highero Overall minimum of 2.5 GPA on Tri-C or other College/University Transcripts Conditional Acceptance: Overall GPA lower than 2.5, but no lower than 2.0o Contact the Program Director for more information regarding“Conditional Acceptance” status3
Application RequirementsStep 1Apply to Tri-C: nts can also call 1-800-954-8742, or stop by the Enrollment Center at any campus. Please submit official college and high school transcripts as required to the Registrar’sOffice:o This link has instructions for sending high school transcripts to theRegistrar’s Office: Tri-C Transcripts: Clevelando This link has instructions for sending college transcripts to theRegistrar’s Office: Transfer Credit to Tri-C: Cleveland OHo Important: Post-Degree Professional Certificate candidates are required to send their collegetranscripts to the Registrar’s Office to prove eligibility for the Post-Degree ProgramAdmission to Tri-C does not mean automatic acceptance to the Massage Therapy Program.Step 2Complete and submit the Massage Therapy Program Application 1: Download the application on the Massage Therapy Program web page or request an applicationvia email from Christine.Herrera@tri-c.edu and download it onto your device. 2: Complete the application. It can be filled out electronically or by hand. 3: Scan the completed document to a PDF and return to Christine Herrera at the address above as anemail attachment. Applications will not be accepted after July 31st due to the need to completethe additional steps prior to admittance.4
Once Steps 1 and 2 are complete and the academic requirements are met,applicants will be granted Provisional Acceptance into the Massage TherapyProgram. Provisional Acceptance reserves the student’s seat; permission is givento enroll in fall courses. Students will be sent an email notifying them of theiracceptance and the next steps of registering for classes and purchasing theirDocument Management account to complete the background check and healthrequirements.In order to have “Provisional Acceptance” status changed to “Final Acceptance”students must complete the background check and health requirements.See steps 3-4 for further details.Please note: All Massage Therapy students are required to participate in hands-on labs and the MassageTherapy Student Clinic while enrolled in the program. Students are not permitted to participate inhands-on activities without meeting the background check and health requirements. Therefore, if timeis missed during the hands-on labs due to an incomplete background check and/or health requirements,the time must be made up on-site.Step 3Purchase a Document Management Student AccountIn order to complete the background check, students must purchase a Document Managementaccount. Steps 4 and 5 cannot be completed without this account. As soon as the account ispurchased, the background check process will begin. This means students should purchase theaccount no sooner than six months prior to entry into the Massage Therapy Program and nolater than the first day of entry. It is recommended that students sign-up for a free student workshop to learn how touse their Document Management account. Sign up information will be provided afterProvisional Acceptance is granted. Students will also receive detailed log-in information for their DocumentManagement account.5
Step 4Complete the Background Check and Fingerprinting All students enrolled in Tri-C Health Career Programs, including the Massage TherapyProgram, must complete a background check that includes fingerprinting and courtsearch (BCI). When students pay for their account with Tri-C's Document ManagementProvider they will have access to the background check. Do not delay on completing the fingerprinting; it can take weeks to months for thebackground check to be completed! Important: Arrests, charges or convictions of criminal offenses may be cause to deny orlimit licensure or employment opportunities in specific careers and occupations suchas massage therapy and may limit the student’s ability to obtain federal, state, andother financial aid. Students are encouraged to investigate these possibilities beforeapplying to the Massage Therapy Program. For further information on the backgroundcheck, please go to: Background check information for Tri-C Health Career programs:Cleveland OHComplete the Health Requirements Please note: Compliance with health requirements will include any requiredimmunizations per current CDC and Ohio Department of Health guidelines. The student will upload documentation from their Health Care Provider into theirDocument Management account. When the account is purchased, a list of healthrequirements will appear. At the time the application period opens, these includeTuberculosis (TB), Influenza (Flu), and Health Release (Physical Exam) however, otherrequirements could be added per CDC guidelines. TB Test, Influenza vaccine and any others required must be completedannually as long as the student remains in the programThis program requires that students withdraw from the program if health and backgroundcheck requirements are not met by the third week of the full-term fall semester. Studentsmust withdraw from the program courses and will be responsible for any costs incurred untilthe withdrawal process is complete. If students cannot meet the deadline, contact theProgram Director immediately.6
Massage Therapy Application File ChecklistMassage Therapy Application submittedAll Transcripts submitted to Tri-C’s Office of the RegistrarAll academic prerequisites are metReceive Provisional Acceptance into the Massage TherapyProgram Register for Fall 2022 Massage Therapy classesPurchase Document Management accountCompletion of Background Check – including fingerprintingCompletion of Health RequirementsReceive Final Acceptance into the Massage Therapy ProgramAcceptance ProcessProvisional Acceptance When applicants are Provisionally Accepted into the program, students are given permission toenroll in fall semester courses. At this time, the student will purchase their DocumentManagement account to begin the background check and health requirements Provisional Acceptance is granted on a “first-come, first-served” basis; students will benotified by an official emailFinal Acceptance Provisional Acceptance is changed to Final Acceptance when the candidate has cleared anaccepted background check and completed all the health requirements A final acceptance letter notifying the student of their status change is emailed by the Massage Therapy ProgramDirector.7
Massage Therapy Program OrientationAll students accepted to the program must attend the Massage Therapy Program mandatory orientationsession. Please note, orientation is scheduled on campus but may be delivered virtually if necessary. Youwill be notified of final location prior to the meeting.Day Students:Date: August 22, 2022Time: 1:00pm-3:00pmEvening Students:Date: August 22, 2022Time: 5:30pm-7:30pmLocation:Cuyahoga Community College - EastHealth Careers & Technology Building, Room 124E4250 Richmond RoadHighland Hills, OH 44122Program CostsProgram TuitionTuition and fees are subject to change by the College Board of Trustees Certificate of Proficiency:o In-County Resident Current Tuition: 4,183.90o Out-of-County Resident Current Tuition: 5,217.80 Associate of Applied Science Degree:o In-County Resident Current Tuition: 7,531.02o Out-of-County Resident Current Tuition: 9,392.04 Post-Degree Professional Certificate:o In-County Resident Current Tuition: 3,825.28o Out-of-County Resident Current Tuition: 4,770.56Certain courses have supplemental fees and are not included in the above totals. Go to this linkfor details: Tri-C Tuition and Payment Schedule: Cleveland ohImportant:Students only pay for the credit hours for which they are enrolled each semester. If studentscompleted some of the courses at Tri-C already or transfer credits from another college oruniversity, then the cost may be less because there are fewer credit hours left to complete. If astudent needs remedial courses to become eligible for the program, the cost will be higherdepending on the number of extra courses needed.8
Other CostsItemCostAdditional InformationDocument Management account 90.00- 121.00There may be additional costs incurred for abackground check if the student has lived incertain states or outside of the country. Costmay be subject to change.Health RequirementsVariableStudents complete health requirementswith their preferred health care provider. 12.50For the first year in the program, this fee isattached to MT-1302 Massage Therapy I. Tuberculosis (TB) Influenza (Flu) Health Release (PhysicalExamTri-C Health Careers LiabilityInsuranceStudents who are enrolled longer than a year,they will purchase Insurance at the EnrollmentCenter.TextbooksVariableDepending on purchase of new or used books.Most of the texts are used for more than oneMassage Therapy course.Link to the Tri-C Book Store: Tri-CBookstore: Cleveland OHMassage lotion – 8oz bottleApproximately 12HolsterApproximatelyBon Vital Deep Tissue Massage Lotion. Can bepurchased at Tri-C’s Eastern Campus Book StoreCan be purchased at Tri-C’s Eastern CampusBook Store 12Other SuppliesThe cost of uniforms,shoes, flat twin sheetsare variable costs9Important: Purchase these supplies afterattending the August orientation. Students whopurchase incorrect uniforms, shoes and sheetswill be required to purchase the correct items.
Financial Assistance Information Student Financial Aid & Scholarships216-987-6000, Option #2financialaid@tri-c.eduSchool Code: 003040 Tri-C’s Financial Aid website: Tri-C Student Financial Aid and Scholarships: Cleveland OhStudent Accessibility Services Information The Student Accessibility Services supports students with disabilities at any Tri-C campus, site, locationor online course. Common disability types include learning disabilities, sensory limitations, psychiatricconditions, physical mobility conditions and chronic health issues. All matters related to a person’sdisability are kept confidential. To receive services, students must schedule an intake appointment with a student advisorand provide documentation of disability. Typical academic disability accommodations include extended time for testing, assistive hardware andsoftware, sing language interpreters, disability advising, advocacy and referral to appropriate Collegeprograms and community agencies. Link to the Student Accessibility Services page-http://www.tri-c.edu/access/10
Frequently Asked Questions1. What if I am currently enrolled in the Math and English prerequisite course? Certificate of Proficiency/Associate of Applied Science Degreecandidates are permitted to apply before completion of prerequisiteMath and English courses.2. What if I attended high school or college outside of the US? If you attended high school outside the US, you must submit a notarized copy of originalhigh school transcriptso Notarized copy of translated transcripts that contain date ofbirth, graduation date and number of credits received.Translated transcripts are in English and show equivalencyof a high school diploma in the U.S. If you attended college outside the US:o First contact the International StudentOffice at Tri-C: Tri-C InternationalStudents: Cleveland, Ohioo Submit your college transcripts to be evaluated by theTri-C designated company. Use the following link formore information about this process: Transfer Credit toTri-C: Cleveland OHoOnce you have your foreign transcriptstranslated per Tri-C guidelines, you must submita notarized copy of these translated transcriptsto the Massage Therapy Program11
Admission to Tri-C does not mean automatic acceptance to the Massage Therapy Program. Step 2 Complete and submit the Massage Therapy Program Application 1: Download the application on the Massage Therapy Program web page or request an application via email from Christine.Herrera@tri-c.edu and download it onto your device.
