Admission Policy

Applicants for the program must follow the regular procedures for admission to Central Texas College. In addition, the student must complete all Department of Health Sciences standard program admission requirements which include CPR (American Heart Association (AHA) - Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification) 11-Panel Drug Screen, Criminal Background check and TSI reading comprehension and writing skills.

See Policy: Standard and Timing for Drug Screening and Background Checks and Mandatory Immunizations for the Licensed Massage Therapy Program.

The following must also be completed by the eligibility deadline date before admission to the Licensed Massage Therapy Program:

• All students must be 18 years of age at the time of enrollment.
• All students must complete TSI reading comprehension and writing skills or be exempt. For more information and assistance on the test, contact the Academic Advising office and refer to the current Central Texas College catalog.
• Complete the online application for the Licensed Massage Therapy Program.
• Schedule an in-person interview with the Program Director.
• Complete the online Registration Packet for the Licensed Massage Therapy Program through PreCheck/Sentry MD Student Check.
• Once your Registration packet is complete and you are registered for the first semester courses, attend the Orientation session with the Licensed Massage Therapy Program Director or designee.