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After successful completion of the Therapeutic Massage Program, the student is eligible Readmission Requirements
to sit for the National Certification Exam with the National Certification Board for Thera- Students who interrupt progression due to withdrawal or grades of D or F, must apply for
peutic Massage and Bodywork, www. ncbtmb.org. readmission to the program. Requests for readmission must be received by the Health
Sciences Admission office not later than midterm of the semester before the student wish-
Upon passage of the NCBTMB examination, the student is eligible to apply to the Al- es to enroll. Readmission to the program is based on space availability and meeting all
abama Board of Massage Therapy and/or Georgia Board of Massage Therapy for state admission progression requirements. All courses in a term must be successfully
licensure. completed with a grade of C or higher before progressing to the next semester.
Alabama website: www. almtbd.state.al.us
Georgia website: www. sos.georgia.gov.plb/massage. Pregnancy Policy for Therapeutic Massage Program
A female student has the option of whether or not to inform program officials of her preg-
Admission Requirements nancy. If the female student chooses to voluntarily disclose this information, it must be
In addition to the general admission requirements for the college, admission to the Thera- done in writing and include the expected date of delivery. Following written disclosure,
peutic Massage Program requires: the student will be a Declared Pregnant Student. Without this documentation, a student
1. Verification of attendance at Health Science information session. will not be considered pregnant. If the student decides to disclose her pregnancy, she has
2. Unconditional admission to the college on clear academic status. the option of:
3. Student be minimum of 17 years of age. 1. continuing the classes, labs, and clinical experiences, provided the student can
4. 2.0 cumulative grade point average (GPA) at Southern Union. meet the essential functions of the program, as well as give and receive
5. Application for the Therapeutic Massage Program by published deadline. neuromuscular deep tissue and sports massages and participate in all activities
6. Score of 76 or higher on COMPASS reading examination or satisfaction of the expected of other students in the classes, labs, and clinical experiences.
college reading requirement. Documentation from the student’s physician will be required; or
7. Ability to meet and comply with standards and policies in the current College 2. taking a leave of absence from the program and later applying for readmission.
Catalog and Student Handbook.
8. Ability to meet all health/lab requirements as stated in current Therapeutic THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE CURRICULUM
Massage Student Handbook.
9. Clear criminal background check. First Term TH LB CR
10. Current CPR certification at the American Heart Association Healthcare MSG 101 Introduction to Therapeutic Massage 2 0 2
Provider level. MSG 102 Therapeutic Massage Lab I 0 3 3
New students are admitted to the Therapeutic Massage Program once each year, fall MSG 103 Anatomy and Physiology 2 1 3
semester. To apply for admission to the program, applicant must be accepted to Southern MSG 104 Musculo-Skeletal and Kinesiology 2 1 3
Union State Community College, meet the admission criteria and apply to the Therapeu- ORI 101 Student Success Skills 1 0 1
tic Massage Program by the published deadline for the semester of admission. 7 5 12
Second Term
Progression Requirements MSG 105 Therapeutic Massage Supervised Clinical I 0 2 2
Progression through the Therapeutic Massage Program requires: MSG 202 Therapeutic Massage Lab II 0 3 3 Division Academic
1. A 2.0 cumulative grade point average (GPA) MSG 204 Musculo-Skeletal & Kinesiology II 2 1 3
2. Minimum grade of C in all required courses. If a course consists of theory and 2 6 8
lab, both parts must be passed with a minimum grade of C to receive credit for Third Term
the course. MSG 201 Therapeutic Massage for Special Populations 1 1 2
3. Fulfillment of all course prerequisites. MSG 200 Business and Marketing Plans 1 0 1
4. Satisfactory level of mental and physical health, including annual TB testing and MSG 203 Pathology 3 0 3
ability to meet the Essential Functions for Therapeutic Massage. MSG 205 Therapeutic Massage Supervised Clinical II 0 2 2
5. Current CPR certification at the American Heart Association Healthcare MSG 206 National Certification Exam Review 1 0 1
Provider level. 6 3 9
6. Current malpractice insurance.
7. Clear criminal background check and drug screen. CREDIT HOUR TOTAL 29