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FAQ For the Massage Therapy Program
  1. When can I register for the massage program? It is a first come-first serve enrollment in the massage therapy program once the reading, writing, and math placements are met.
    1. Reading & Writing place in WR 65,75, or 95
    2. Math Place in  MTH 20 or higher
  1. What does it costs?  
    1. Program costs are based on regular COCC tuition + a program fee of $88 per LMT class credit.    All LMT courses are approximately $165 per LMT credit 
    2. This pays all the costs involved with our program including instructor wages, supplies, and all related costs for instruction of massage therap  
  1. Will financial aid pay for massage therapy classes?
    1. YES, speak to you financial aid contact
  1. How do I start the process?
    1. Enroll at COCC
    2. Take the placement test OR provide transcripts
    3. Contact the program director for advising with your placement scores and clearance to enroll in LMT classes
  1. What classes do I have to take?
    1. You must take all of the classes in each block each term* (see the Massage Therapy list of block classes)
    2. You must take the BI 121 & 122 Anatomy and Function OR BI 231, 232, 233 to move forward in the list of massage classes.

                                  i     BI 121 & 122 will not transfer
                                  ii.   BI 231, 232, 233 will transfer to a 4 yr university

  1. The BA 150 or BA 101 class may taken in any term
  2.  MTH 31 is recommended to meet the math requirement for the 1 yr certificate
  1. Can I just take a few classes and see if I like it or not?
    1. NO, the program is not set up to accommodate this request
    2. We would suggest you take LMT 95 to see if a massage career is for you that is offered four times a year
    3. If you have special needs or concerns, please contact the program director at 318-3757
  1. Do I need a massage table before I start?
    1. No, you will not need a table until the second term classes
    2. Massage supplies are available at the COCC bookstore including massage tables
  1. Why do I have to be cleared for registration to take a class in the massage program?
    1. YES, our massage therapy classes are closed to students not approved and enrolled in the LMT program
    2. Only the LMT Program Director can clear you for LMT program classes
    3. You are cleared for all regularly scheduled COCC classes by your assigned advisor
  1. Doesn't my advisor clear me for COCC classes?
    1. Regular advisors clear students for regularly scheduled COCC classes, but only the LMT program director can clear you for specific massage program LMT courses
  1. What is the dress code for massage therapy?
    1. Please refer to the LMT Student Handbook for dress code requirements for the massage program
    2. Royal blue scrubs will be required for all student clinic courses only
    3. Black clothing is required for the Spa courses