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Prospective Student Application Handbook
Massage Therapy Program
Fall 2020
Table of Contents Massage Therapy Program Packet of Information Overview 1 Academic Requirements 2 Requirements for Certificate of Proficiency and Associate of Applied Science Degree 3 Requirements for Post Degree Professional Certificate 3 Application Requirements 4 Massage Therapy Application File Checklist 7 Acceptance Process 7 Provisional Acceptance 7 Final Acceptance 7 Massage Therapy Program Orientation 8 Program Costs 9 Financial Assistance Information 10 Student Accessibility Information 10 Frequently Asked Questions 11
Massage Therapy Program Packet of Information Overview
Thank 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 the
application process as some requirements are time sensitive. Not adhering to the
guidelines could add additional cost to the application process.
Information is subject to change. If you have any questions or concerns after
reading the application packet of information and visiting the website, please
contact the Program Director at 216-987-2426 or via email
Nancy.Broadbent@tri-c.edu.
The link to the program website is: www.tri-c.edu/massage.
Join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TriCMassageTherapy/
1Academic Requirements
Requirements for ALL students
o Candidates with an overall Grade Point Average (GPA) below 2.0 are not accepted
into the Massage Therapy Program.
o Pass/No Pass (P/NP) and Audit (A) grading options for English and Math or any other
courses in the Massage Therapy Program Sequence are not accepted.
o If students are transferring any human anatomy and physiology courses, ask the
Program 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 and
accurate initial application to the College, including, if applicable, proof of English
Language Proficiency Requirements for admission as indicated on the English
Language Proficiency Requirements for Admissions to the College, and available on
the web at: https://www.tri-c.edu/get-started/international-students/english-
language-proficiency-requirements-for-admission.html
To be accepted into any selective admission programs, students must
successfully complete English as a Second Language (ESL) course/s, as
referenced above, if deemed necessary by the College at the time of
enrollment. Admission is conditioned upon achieving the necessary grade point
average (GPA), English language proficiency requirements and any specific pre-
requisite courses, and by meeting program accreditation or licensing
requirements as evidenced in the Program Handbook for the specific program.
2Requirements for: Certificate of Proficiency and Associate of Applied Science Degree
1. Must be a high school graduate or equivalent. (GED, HiSET or TASC)
2. Required GPA:
• Good Standing Acceptance: 2.5 GPA or higher
o Overall minimum of 2.5 GPA on Tri-C or other College/University Transcripts
High school GPA used for students without a college/university GPA
• Conditional Acceptance: Overall GPA lower than 2.5, but not lower than 2.0
o Contact the Program Director for more information regarding “Conditional
Acceptance” status
3. English Requirement: Eligibility for ENG-1010
• Students must either complete ENG-0990 with a grade of “C” or better or test into ENG-
1010 after taking the placement exam.
o Non-native English speaking applicants with a foreign country high school
diploma: Please refer to Language Proficiency Requirements on page 2
4. Math Requirement: Eligibility for MATH-0955
• Students must either complete MATH-0910 with a grade of ‘C’ or better or test into
MATH-0955 by taking the placement test.
Requirements for: Post Degree Professional Certificate
1. Must be a high school graduate/GED
2. 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
• Non-native English speaking applicants with United States college transcripts:
Please refer to Language Proficiency Requirements on page 2
3. Required GPA:
• Good Standing Acceptance: 2.5 GPA or higher
o 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 2.0
o Contact the Program Director for more information regarding
“Conditional Acceptance” status
3Application Requirements
Step 1
Apply to Tri-C: http://www.tri-c.edu/get-started/index.html
Applicants 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’s
Office:
o This link has instructions for sending high school transcripts to the
Registrar’s Office: http://www.tri-c.edu/get-started/new-
students.html
o This link has instructionsfor sending college transcripts to the
Registrar’s Office: http://www.tri-c.edu/transfer-center/transfer-
of-credit-to-tri-c.html
o Important: Post-Degree Professional Certificate candidates are required to send their college
transcripts to the Registrar’s Office to prove eligibility for the Post-Degree Program
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.
• 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 an
email attachment. If you prefer, you can mail the completed application to the Massage Therapy
Program Director; the mailing address is provided below:
Massage Therapy Program Director
Cuyahoga Community College- Eastern Campus
4250 Richmond Road, Highland Hills, OH 44122-6195
Submit all of the pages stapled and in the correct order (by page number).
Correctly address the envelope as indicated above, or it will not make it the
Massage Therapy Program offices.
• Applications will not be accepted after July 31st due to the need to complete the
additional steps prior to admittance.
4Once Steps 1 and 2 are complete and the academic requirements are met,
applicants will be granted Provisional Acceptance into the Massage Therapy
Program. Provisional Acceptance reserves the student’s seat; permission is given
to enroll in fall courses. Students will be sent an email notifying them of their
acceptance and the next steps of registering for classes and purchasing their
CastleBranch account to complete the background check and health
requirements.
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 Massage
Therapy Student Clinic while enrolled in the program. Students are not permitted to participate in
hands-on activities without meeting the background check and health requirements. Therefore, if time
is 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 3
Purchase a CastleBranch Student Account
In order to complete the background check, students must purchase a CastleBranch account. Steps
4 and 5 cannot be completed without this account. As soon as the account is purchased, the
background check process will begin. This means students should purchase the account no sooner
than six months prior to entry into the Massage Therapy Program and no later than the first day
of entry.
• It is recommended that students sign-up for a free student workshop to learn how to
use their CastleBranch account:
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0948a4a929a0fe3-health.
• Students will receive detailed information in their Provisional Acceptance
email regarding the Package Code for their CastleBranch account.
5Step 4
Complete the Background Check and Fingerprinting
• All students enrolled in Tri-C Health Career Programs, including the Massage Therapy
Program, must complete a background check that includes fingerprinting and court
search (BCI). When students pay for their CastleBranch account they will have access to
the background check function.
• Do not delay on completing the fingerprinting; it can take weeks to months for the
background check to be completed!
• Important: Arrests, charges or convictions of criminal offenses may be cause to deny or
limit licensure or employment opportunities in specific careers and occupations such
as massage therapy and may limit the student’s ability to obtain federal, state, and
other financial aid. Students are encouraged to investigate these possibilities before
applying to the Massage Therapy Program. For further information on the background
check, please go to: http://www.tri-c.edu/programs/health- careers/background-
check-information-bci.html.
Complete the Health Requirements
• The student will upload documentation from their Health Care Provider into their
CastleBranch account. When the CastleBranch account is purchased, a list of health
requirements will appear:
o Tuberculosis (TB), Influenza (Flu), Health Release (Physical Exam)
§ TB Test and Influenza vaccine must be completed annually as long as the
student remains in the program
This program requires that students withdraw from the program if health and background
check requirements are not met by the third week of the full-term fall semester. Students
must withdraw from the program courses and will be responsible for any costs incurred until
the withdrawal process is complete. If students cannot meet the deadline, contact the
Program Director immediately.
6Massage Therapy Application File Checklist
Massage Therapy Application submitted
All Transcripts submitted to Tri-C’s Office of the Registrar
All academic prerequisites are met
Receive Provisional Acceptance into the Massage Therapy Program
Register for Fall 2020 Massage Therapy classes
Purchase CastleBranch account
Completion of Background Check – including fingerprinting
Completion of Health Requirements
Receive Final Acceptance into the Massage Therapy Program
Acceptance Process
Provisional Acceptance
• When applicants are Provisionally Accepted into the program, students are given permission to
enroll in fall semester courses. At this time, the student will purchase their CastleBranch
account to begin the background check and health requirements
• Provisional Acceptance is granted on a “first-come, first-served” basis; students will be
notified by an official email
Final Acceptance
• Provisional Acceptance is changed to Final Acceptance when the candidate has cleared an
accepted 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 Program
Director.
7Massage Therapy Program Orientation
All students accepted to the program must attend the Massage Therapy Program mandatory orientation
session.
Day Students:
Date: August 17, 2020
Time: 1:00pm-3:00pm
Evening Students:
Date: August 17, 2020
Time: 5:30pm-7:30pm
Location:
Cuyahoga Community College - East
Health Careers & Technology Building, Room 124E
4250 Richmond Road
Highland Hills, OH 44112
Program Costs
Program Tuition
Tuition and fees are subject to change by the College Board of Trustees
• Certificate of Proficiency:
o In-County Resident Current Tuition: $3,894.36
o Out-of-County Resident Current Tuition: $4,898.72
• Associate of Applied Science Degree:
o In-County Resident Current Tuition: $7,101.48
o Out-of-County Resident Current Tuition: $8,932.96
• Post-Degree Professional Certificate:
o In-County Resident Current Tuition: $3,550.74
o Out-of-County Resident Current Tuition: $4,466.48
Certain courses have supplemental fees and are not included in the above totals. Go to this link
for details: http://www.tri- c.edu/payingforcollege/Pages/TuitionPaymentSchedule.aspx
Important:
Students only pay for the credit hours for which they are enrolled each semester. If students
completed some of the courses at Tri-C already or transfer credits from another college or
university, then the cost may be less because there are fewer credit hours left to complete. If a
student needs remedial courses to become eligible for the program, the cost will be higher
depending on the number of extra courses needed.
8Other Costs
Item Cost Additional Information
CastleBranch account $90.00-$121.00 There may be additional costs incurred for a
background check if the student has lived in
certain states or outside of the country.
Health Requirements Variable Students complete health requirements with
their preferred health care provider.
• Tuberculosis (TB)
• Influenza (Flu)
• Health Release (Physical
Exam)
Tri-C Health Careers Liability $12.50 For the first year in the program, this fee is
Insurance attached to MT-1302 Massage Therapy I.
Students who are enrolled longer than a year,
they will purchase Insurance at the Enrollment
Center.
Textbooks Variable Depending on purchase of new or used books.
Most of the texts are used for more than one
Massage Therapy course.
Link to the Tri-C Book Store: http://www.tri-
c.edu/student-resources/bookstore.html
Massage lotion – 8oz bottle Approximately
$12 Bon Vital Deep Tissue Massage Lotion. Can be
purchased at Tri-C’s Eastern Campus Book Store
Holster Approximately
Can be purchased at Tri-C’s Eastern Campus
$12
Book Store
Other Supplies The cost of uniforms, Important: Purchase these supplies after
shoes, flat twin sheets attending the August orientation. Students who
are variable costs purchase incorrect uniforms, shoes and sheets
will be required to purchase the correct items.
9Financial Assistance Information
• Student Financial Aid & Scholarships
216-987-6000, Option #2
financialaid@tri-c.edu
School Code: 003040
• Tri-C’s Financial Aid website: https://www.tri-c.edu/paying-for-college/financial-aid-and-
scholarships/apply-for-financial-assistance.html
Student Accessibility Services Information
• The Student Accessibility Services supports students with disabilities at any Tri-C campus, site, location
or online course. Common disability types include learning disabilities, sensory limitations, psychiatric
conditions, physical mobility conditions and chronic health issues. All matters related to a person’s
disability are kept confidential.
• To receive services, students must schedule an intake appointment with a student advisor
and provide documentation of disability.
• Typical academic disability accommodations include extended time for testing, assistive hardware and
software, sing language interpreters, disability advising, advocacy and referral to appropriate College
programs and community agencies.
• Link to the Student Accessibility Services page-http://www.tri-c.edu/access/
10Frequently Asked Questions
1. What if I am currently enrolled in the Math and English prerequisite course?
• Certificate of Proficiency/Associate of Applied Science Degree
candidates are permitted to apply before completion of prerequisite
Math 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 original
high school transcripts
o Notarized copy of translated transcripts that contain date of
birth, graduation date and number of credits received.
Translated transcripts are in English and show equivalency
of a high school diploma in the U.S.
• If you attended college outside the US:
o First contact the International Student Office
at Tri-C: http://www.tri-c.edu/get-
started/international- students/index.html
o Submit your college transcripts to be evaluated by the
Tri-C designated company. Use the following link for
more information about this process: http://www.tri-
c.edu/transfer- center/transfer-of-credit-to-tri-c.html
o Once you have your foreign transcripts
translated per Tri-C guidelines, you must submit
a notarized copy of these translated transcripts
to the Massage Therapy Program
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