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1 Summer 2018/Spring 2019 GENERAL INFORMATION HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DIVISION THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE PROGRAM Certificate of Achievement - Curriculum Code: 1255 This program prepares an individual in the field of therapeutic massage and bodywork. Massage therapists may be employed in private practice or in a variety of health care settings, spas, and exercise facilities. Successful completion of this program prepares an individual for the MBLEx (Massage and Bodywork Licensing Examination) offered through the Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards (FSMTB). This exam is required to be a licensed Massage Therapist in Michigan. Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards (FSMTB) P.O. Box Nashville, TN Phone: Fax: mblex@fsmtb.org website: On May 19, 2010, LCC s Therapeutic Massage Program was granted Full Accreditation for five (5) years, and in November 2013 the Program was granted an extension on the accreditation until April 2017 by: Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation (COMTA) 5335 Wisconsin Avenue, NW, Suite 440 Washington, DC For information regarding legislation as it relates to practicing massage nationwide, go to: For information specific to massage legislation in Michigan (State of Michigan Licensing and Regulatory Affairs), go to: PROGRAM MISSION STATEMENT The Therapeutic Massage Program at Lansing Community College is committed to producing compassionate and caring massage therapists through providing quality academic and practical massage therapy education. We strive to produce highly-skilled professionals who are dedicated to enhancing the health and well-being of our community. We are committed to making a difference in the world, one student at a time! PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS All students must meet basic requirements beyond those required for admission to the College. 1. Students must complete a program approval form, provide a copy of birth certificate, valid driver s license or Michigan ID, and proof of high school graduation prior to admission to the program. 2. Students are required to attend a one hour student orientation to register for classes. 3. All Therapeutic Massage students will be required to complete, and pass with 80% accuracy, a required online OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) Blood-Borne Pathogen and Universal Precautions training program when enrolling in MASG 131, Therapeutic Massage I. Students are required to update the training yearly after July 1 st. 4. There is an attendance policy in effect throughout the entire program (all MASG courses). LEARNING DISABILITIES The Center for Student Access recognizes disability as an integral component of diversity. We consult with students, faculty, and staff to support the ongoing development of an accessible college. In an effort to keep the dialogue on disability alive, CSA strives to think critically about disability identity, politics, the law, and how disability fits into the world of higher education. It is our goal to remain malleable in the face of changing views about the nature of disability, and to be transparent in our guiding philosophies.

2 Therapeutic Massage Program Advising Guide-Summer 2018/Spring 2019 Page 2 The Center for Student Access is located in the Gannon Building in the Star Zone. You can contact the office by sending an to lcc-accessibility@lcc.edu or calling (517) MOTOR, COGNITIVE, and PSYCHOLOGICAL SKILLS ESSENTIAL FOR MASSAGE STUDENTS 1. Essential motor skills required to meet the class and clinical practice outcomes are: Strength/Endurance: Perform physical activities requiring ability to push/pull and position the human body, up to 50 pounds. Possess the hand/arm strength necessary to manipulate muscles and other soft tissues. Manual Dexterity: Have no impairment of the use of the hands, wrists, fingers, shoulders, or arms, which may interfere with the ability to manipulate the soft tissues of the human body. Hearing: Ability to hear and comprehend the spoken word and normal sounds. Tactile Ability: Demonstrate tactile abilities sufficient to make physical assessments of soft and hard tissues (palpation, physical assessment, and functions related to therapeutic intervention). Mobility: Perform walking and long periods of standing. 2. Essential cognitive skills required to meet the class and clinical practice outcomes: Attention Span: Attend to tasks/functions that require the ability to focus up to 60 minutes. No mental, nervous, organic, functional disease or psychiatric disorder likely to interfere with the ability to coordinate treatment planning or work with health care professionals or the public. Possess the ability to establish and understand physical and emotional boundaries in the client/therapist relationship. Conceptualization: Understand and relate to specific ideas, concepts, and theories generated and simultaneously discussed and implemented. Apply theory to clinical situations. Memory: Remember tasks/assignments given to self and others over both long and short periods of time. Critical Thinking: Possess critical thinking ability sufficient for clinical judgment. Ability to identify cause-effect relationships in clinical situations and develop and implement treatment plans. 3. Essential psychological skills required to meet the class and clinical practice outcomes: Interpersonal: Demonstrate interpersonal skills to interact with individuals and groups from different social, emotional, cultural, and intellectual backgrounds. Establish rapport with clients in a therapeutic setting and with other colleagues. Communication: Possess the ability to communicate sufficiently for interaction with others in both verbal and written form. Explain treatment procedures, initiate health teaching, document, interpret recommendations from health care professionals and understand verbal feedback from the massage client. Substance Abuse: No current clinical diagnosis of alcoholism. Must not use Schedule 1 drugs or other substances such as amphetamines, narcotics, or any other habit-forming drug except those substances or drugs prescribed by a licensed medical practitioner who is familiar with the individual s medical history and assigned duties, and who can attest that the substance or drug will not adversely affect the individual s ability to safely practice in the health care setting. PREGNANCY POLICY If a student is currently pregnant, or becomes pregnant at any time while enrolled in the Therapeutic Massage Program, she must inform the Program Administrator in writing immediately. The Program Administrator will provide the student a copy of the Therapeutic Massage Program Pregnancy Guidelines. It is the pregnant student s responsibility to see that the guidelines are followed in the classroom, lab, and community service settings during the course of her pregnancy.

3 Therapeutic Massage Program Advising Guide-Summer 2018/Spring 2019 Page 3 COURSE CODE Curriculum Code Master Curriculum Effective Summer 2018 COURSE TITLE CREDITS/ BILLING HRS LEC HRS LAB /CLINIC/ WRKSTE HRS TOTAL HRS SEMESTER OFFERED MASG 131 MASG 132 MASG 137 MASG 139 MASG 141 MASG 151A MASG 151B MASG 151C MASG 151D MASG 231 MASG 232 MASG 235 Therapeutic Massage I Prereq: Reading Level 5 and Writing Level 6 and HS Diploma or Equivalent and Program Approval Body Systems for Massage Prereq: Reading Level 5 and Medical Elements of Massage Prereq: Reading Level 5 and Medical Conditions in Massage Prereq: Reading Level 5 and Massage Clinic I Research Literacy Event Massage Maternal/Infant Massage Special Populations Therapeutic Massage II Therapeutic Massage III Licensing Exam Prep Prereq: Minimum 2.5 in all previous semester MASG courses and valid CPR certification through the end of class from American Heart Association/Health Care Provider or American Red Cross/Professional Rescuer or Passing grade in NCHE 102 or NCHE 103 within 2 years F 3/ B 64 F F F 1.5/ W 40 Sp Sp F/Sp Su Su Sp F/Sp F/Su MASG 241 MASG 242 MASG 251A MASG 251B MASG 251C MASG 251D MASG 254 MASG 256 PFFT 104 PFHW 163 Massage Clinic II Massage Clinic III Polarity Therapy Reflexology Asian Body Therapy Positional Release Business Applications/Ther Massage Clinical Assessment ; Restriction: Therapeutic Massage Majors Therapeutic Massage Fitness Lab Prereq: None; Restriction; Therapeutic Massage Majors Healthy Lifestyles Prereq: Reading Level 5 and Writing Level 6 B Lab W Worksite/Clinic 1.5/ W 40 F/Sp 1.5/ W 40 F/Su F Su Su F/Su F/Sp Sp 1/ B 32 F 2/ F/Sp/Su TOTALS 40/

4 Therapeutic Massage Program Advising Guide- Summer 2018/Spring 2019 Page 4 REQUIRED COURSE SEQUENCE Option 1 Day Cohort I - Fall II - Spring III - Summer MASG 131 MASG 141 MASG 151C, D MASG 132 MASG 151A MASG 235 MASG 137 MASG 231 MASG 242 MASG 139 MASG 232 MASG 251B, C, D MASG 151B MASG 241 PFHW 163 MASG 251A MASG 254 PFFT 104 MASG 256 Option 2 Evening Cohort I Spring II Summer III Fall IV Spring MASG 131 MASG 151 C, D MASG 141 MASG 232 MASG 132 MASG 251 B, C MASG 151 A, B MASG 235 MASG 137 MASG 231 MASG 241 MASG 139 MASG 256 MASG 242 PFFT 104 PFHW 163 MASG 251A, D MASG 254 NOTES: 1. To receive this certificate of achievement, students must complete all required courses with a minimum grade of Current Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification (BCLS) is required to enroll in MASG 235. Acceptable are American Heart Association/Health Care Provider or American Red Cross/Professional Rescuer Certification or NCHE 102-CPR for Health Care Providers. 3. If students are interested in pursuing a degree upon completion of the massage certification program, anatomy and physiology courses from the science department can substitute for MASG 132 Body Systems for Massage. The massage program courses only transfer to Siena Heights University. 4. Students may take PFHW 163 at any time, however watch your needed credit counts per semester for Financial Aid. REGISTRATION INFORMATION, TUITION PAYMENT METHODS AND TERMS Please refer to the current/upcoming semester Course Schedule Book or click on the appropriate subject in the Semester Box you will be attending at the following website: Drops, Adds, Refunds and Audits: Students owing money to the College in respect to such matters as fees, loans, library fines, driving or parking penalties, etc., will be subject to disciplinary action if such accounts are not paid when due. In particular, it should be noted that if any accounts are outstanding at the end of an academic semester, the publication of the student s grade report and/or official transcripts will be delayed, and the student will not be permitted to register for a succeeding semester until such accounts are paid. Payments Payment Plan Options: Student Refunds FINANCIAL AID/SCHOLARSHIPS Please refer to the LCC Catalog for information about financial aid and scholarships available to students, or to one of the following LCC websites:

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7 Therapeutic Massage Program Lansing Community College 515 North Washington Square Lansing, Michigan Phone: (517) Fax: (517) Students will be required to follow the guidelines/curriculum outlined in this Advising Guide in order to complete the requirements for a Certificate of Achievement in Therapeutic Massage. The information on pages 3 and 4 is provided for planning purposes. Due to seat limitations, enrollment is based on a first-come, first-serve basis and LCC requires a 15 student minimum for a course to run. Attendance at a one-hour orientation is required to register for courses. See the attached Program Approval Form for specific orientation dates. Lansing Community College does not currently require a Criminal Background Check. However, it is important for students to be aware that when/if they apply to take the MBLEx exam and/or apply for licensure in any other state, there may be criminal background limitations which would preclude certification/licensure. If students are interested in pursuing a degree upon completion of the massage certificate program, anatomy and physiology courses from the science department can substitute for MASG 132 Body Systems for Massage. The massage program courses may only transfer to Siena Heights University. The faculty and staff look forward to your participation in the program. Please feel free to or phone me if you have any questions. Sincerely, Mabel Menadier-Thomas, M.Ed. Academic Team Leader - Therapeutic Massage Program Lansing Community College Health and Human Services Building 515 North Washington Square, Suite 108 Lansing, MI menadiem@lcc.edu The Therapeutic Massage Program at Lansing Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, age, national origin, sex, marital status, color, height, weight, handicap or sexual orientation in its employment, educational programs or activities. If you feel you have been discriminated against, contact the Equal Opportunity Office at (517) /11/07/18 replaces 03/28/18, 7/18/18 and 11/03/18 versions

8 Program Approval Form Please return this completed form with supporting documentation attached to the Therapeutic Massage Program, Health and Human Services Bldg., Room 108 or mail to: Lansing Community College, Health and Human Services Building, c/o Therapeutic Massage Program, 515 N. Washington Sq., Suite 108, Lansing, MI Have applied to Lansing Community College, received student number and have both reading and writing placement levels assigned. Required minimum reading level = 5 and writing level = 6. Must be a minimum of 18 years of age. (Attach a copy of current driver s license, Michigan ID, or birth certificate) Proof of high school graduation (attach a copy of: high school diploma or, high school transcript or GED with score of 35 or higher or, home school certificate or, college transcript showing 60+ credits or, LCC Level 3- Arithmetic-Student Assessment Math Test Result Sheet) Program Choice (check one): Day Cohort (begins in the Fall) Evening Cohort (begins in the Spring) Personal Information Please PRINT Date of Birth Name: BANNER Student #: (mm/dd/yyyy) Please list any other name or alias by which you have ever been know, including maiden name, if applicable: Address: City: State: Zip Code: Telephone: (Day) (Evening) address: Emergency Contact Name: Telephone: I request program approval to begin coursework in the Therapeutic Massage Program based on the above criteria. Applicant Signature: Date: Therapeutic Massage is my: Career Goal Personal Interest Other (Please explain below) How did you hear about this program? (Examples: LCC webpage, counseling, flyer, outreach event, friend or other) Approved students are required to attend a one-hour Orientation before they can register for courses. Check with the HHS Division Main office at (517) for orientation dates and times. For Program Use Only Application received date: by: Reading Level: Writing Level: Cohort Admitted to: ID HS/GED/ASMT CBü Seat # Date Orientation attended: Student Notification Dates and method: Date SOATEST entered: by: MASG Approval Page-ADA.doc Revised and replaces all previous versions