General Admission and Immunization Requirements

• Disclosure of the Social Security number is required for admission into the Licensed Massage Therapy Program. Affiliated clinical facilities require the student Social Security number in order to approve placement of student in their facility. The Department of Health Sciences policy requires the student to be eligible to attend all affiliated clinical sites and does not provide special placement. Central Texas College will not locate or provide alternative sites for clinical rotations for students ineligible to attend clinical rotations at the specified sites. Clinical rotations are completed at sites specified by and contracted with Central Texas College.
• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - American Heart Association – Health Care Provider (BLS) and Military Training Network (MTN) are the only CPR courses that will be accepted. Please furnish the original card and a photocopy (front and back) – online certifications are not accepted. A current CPR card is also required for Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation massage therapy licensing application process.
• Sign a release of information for the Criminal Background Check and Drug Screen results if negative to be released to the facilities to which the student is assigned for clinical experiences during enrollment in the program.
• Sign a statement agreeing to acknowledge:

  - Inform the CTC LMT Program Director or designee if criminal activity or substance abuse occurs after the initial criminal background check and drug screen is completed.

  - Inform the CTC LMT Program Director and/or designee of any mental or physical condition, illness, injury, surgery, pregnancy, etc. that would result in a change of the physical limitations status. Safety is a priority for the patient and health and well-being of students and faculty. Failure to inform the program may result in immediate withdrawal from the course or program.

  - A “for cause” Drug Screen at the student’s own expense when the student’s performance, conduct, or other action indicates possible substance use.

  - Neither the college nor clinical facilities provide medical coverage or workmen’s compensation for emergency illness or injury. Medical coverage is the responsibility of the student.

  - Provide a Birth Certificate, U.S. Passport, naturalization certificate, permanent alien card or other documents if required by the clinical facility.