Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute Welcome to Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute. In this packet, you will find information about our Massage Therapy Program including costs, requirements, and details on how to prepare for your new career. Caldwell Campus 2855 Hickory Blvd Hudson, NC 28638 828.726.2200 Watauga Campus 372 Community College Drive Boone, NC 28607 828.297.8120 Amy Swink Massage Therapy Program Coordinator Watauga Campus E-mail: [email protected] Phone: (828)726-2242 and (828) 297-3811 MASSAGE THERAPY COURSE HEA 3021 This course is designed to prepare the student for the certification examination required for the North Carolina licensure application process. Through class work and practical “hands-on” training, students obtain a solid foundation for professional practice as a Massage Therapist. Upon successful completion of the course, the student is eligible to sit for the state exam and apply for state licensure in North Carolina. Competitive Admissions: Students, who successfully complete Massage Therapy training at CCC&TI, will receive two (2) points toward admission into the Physical Therapy Assistant program at CCC&TI Educational Pathway Example: Massage Therapy training > Licensure by examination > Licensed Massage and Bodywork Therapist Estimated Hourly Earnings: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics website ( www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes319011.htm), current mean annual wage is $44,950. Employment Opportunities: • Chiropractic offices • Home care agencies • Hospice • Hospitals • Medical offices • Retirement homes • Self-employment • Spas FAQs • Is massage therapy training required to become licensed in North Carolina? o Yes. The North Carolina Board of Massage and Bodywork Therapy (NCBMBT) requires an applicant to successfully complete a state approved training program consisting of a minimum 500 in-class training hours. • Once I complete the course, how do I become licensed? o To obtain a license application packet, download the "Application Request Form" located in the Document Center on the Board website at www.bmbt.org. Once completed, the form is to be mailed to the Board with a $20 application fee. o You are also required to pass the Massage and Bodywork Licensing Examination (MBLEx) in order to be considered for licensure in North Carolina. • What paperwork is required for the MBLEx? o A completed application form and fee payment is required. No transcripts or letters are required. • Should I send transcripts to the Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards (FSMTB) to apply to sit for the exam? o No, CCC&TI will provide education records to FSTMB; however you must submit them to apply for state licensure. • What is the MBLEx application processing time? o Once your application is received, you will be notified by email within seven days. You will receive your Notice to Schedule; you will be allowed 90 days in which to take the exam. • How much does the MBLEx cost? o $195 • What websites can I go to for additional information? o North Carolina Board of Massage and Bodywork Therapy at www.bmbt.org o Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards at www.FSMTB.org • For additional information, contact: o www.cccti.edu > Attending CCC&TI > Corporate and Continuing Education, OR o E-mail [email protected] • For Registration or Financial Aid Information please call: o Continuing Education and Workforce Development Hickory Boulevard Hudson, NC 828.726.2242 OR o Watauga Instructional Facility Boone, NC, 28607 828.297.3811 Things to keep in mind: Sponsorship If you are receiving financial assistance or sponsorship through an external partner such as WIOA or scholarship, you will need documentation from the partner stating what expenses they are covering. This will be placed on your account through our Business Office. Supplies The Bookstore does not recommend buying any Continuing Education class materials early. You may find out you don't need or want to take the course, or the schedule may conflict with other classes. An instructor may be swapped out in your course, and use different course materials. Nurse Aide course documents are updated often and you do not want to have to purchase multiple items. If you buy your course document too early, it may not be compatible with the class you are enrolled in. Sometimes courses are delayed due to lack of students enrolled. The Bookstore does not want you to get stuck with a course material that you don't need. When in doubt, wait to make a purchase. WlOA, Sponsorships and Scholarships: 1. You or the WlOA office must deliver your voucher to the business office prior to your bookstore visit. 2. You may charge your books two (2) business days before the class starts. 3. Bookstore employees normally have to call the business office while you are in the store in order for your money to be put in your account. 4. Credit cards: Visa or MasterCard cardholder must be present with photo ID. Bookstore cannot take someone else's card unless they are in the store and provide photo ID. 5. Checks: You may use someone else's check, but a bookstore employee must write your driver's license # on the check. RESOURCES AVAILABLE The Learning Resource Center (LRC) is located on: • Caldwell campus: second floor E building. • Watauga campus: Watauga Instructional Facility. Bookstore Refund Policies • Cash & Credit: 14 days from date of purchase with receipt. • Check: Wait 7 days for check to clear the bank, 7 days after that to refund with receipt. • WIOA, Sponsorships, and Scholarships: Two days from date of purchase with receipt. You must have prior approval from the business office to return items. Items must still be in resalable condition. Massage Therapy Course Cost Registration $180.00 Campus Access fee $1.00 CPR Card $5.00 Malpractice Ins. $13.00 Sub-Total $199.00 MAY BE PURCHASED AT COLLEGE BOOKSTORE Two (2) CCC&TI Patch ($1.85 each) $3.70 College ID (Bldg. E in Library Take Correct Change) $2.50 Sub-Total $6.20 DISCRETIONARY PURCHASE Textbooks ($560.00) Two (2) sets of scrubs (Royal Blue) One 1 pair closed-toe, closed heel, non-skid shoes. (Unable to step out of) *****CLOTH NOT ADVISED Sub-Total $Varies STATE EXAM MBLEX Exam $195.00 1. Prices are always subject to change. 2. For scrubs and shoes, you may want to visit Outfitters (828-394-4240). MASSAGE THERAPY ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS _____ 1. Health Services Orientation-Please call (828) 726-2242 or (828) 297-3811 for information regarding dates and times. _____ 2. Reading Placement Test—within the last five years (acceptable scores): TABE: 10 SAT: 300 ASSET: 39 CPT or Accuplacer: 70 NC_DAP 098 Enhanced ACT: 16 COMPASS: 73 ______ 3. Records may be obtained from the last school attended or current/past health care providers and must include: • DPT (3-5 doses) • Td (tetanus) / Tdap (1 every 10 years) • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) (2 doses/ positive blood titer) • Influenza (flu) (1 dose annually) • Varicella (chicken pox) (2 doses or blood titer=/>1.09) • Tuberculin /TB skin test (TST) (current result w/negative reading of </= 15 mm induration / proof of negative CXR within 6 months) • Hepatitis B series (3 doses) OR Declination _____ 4. High School Diploma/High School Equivalency/or College Transcript _____ 5. Photo ID (government issued; current, name must match social security card) _____ 6. Social Security Card (signed; name must match photo ID) _____ 7. Malpractice insurance (required by the first day of class) _____ 8. Completed Certification of Fitness form to attend Massage class _____ 9. Completed Admission Packet _____10. Meet with Coordinator/Instructor who will contact you after receiving completed packet. _____11. Must be 18 years of age. For questions regarding immunizations, the student should contact his/her healthcare provider for his/her recommendation of need, based upon age, health concerns and current CDC guidelines. If there are special considerations, the provider must document the need on letterhead or office stamp for validation. MASSAGE THERAPY (HEA 3021) Course Class/Lab/Clinical Hours: 654 hours Instructor: ______________________________________________________________________ Office No: ______________________________________________________________________ Office Phone / Email: _____________________________________________________________ Office Hours: ___________________________________________________________________ Student handbook and college catalog are available online at the following web addresses: http://www.cccti.edu/Catalog/Default.asp http://www.cccti.edu/Documents/CurrentEditions/StudentHandbook.pdf COURSE TITLE Massage Therapy COURSE DESCRIPTION This course is designed to prepare the student for the certification examination required for the North Carolina licensure application process. Through class work and practical “hands-on” training, students obtain a solid foundation for professional practice as an entry level Massage Therapist. Upon successful completion of the course, the student is eligible to sit for the certification exam and apply for state licensure in North Carolina. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: • Student must provide instructor a correct personal e-mail address and cell phone number. Students must update this information if changes are made. • Students must contact Disability Services at 828-726-2716 or 828-297-2185 ext. 5239 on or before the first day of class if you have a disability and need special accommodations. Students must provide the instructor in writing of any accommodations that they are eligible to receive. • Sponsored students should contact their WIOA advisor to get instructions for payment of the MBLEX Exam. COURSE LENGTH Lecture/Lab: 654 hours TEXTBOOKS • Will be provided in class. CCC&TI challenges students to be learners who assume responsibility for being a part of a community of scholars. Student's presence and participation in the classroom is an important component of this challenge. It is each individual student's responsibility to be accountable for their actions, their study habits, and their performance. Therefore, each student is expected to adhere to the following: DRESS CODE: • Dress in the appropriate attire required in class/lab/and clinical.