Where massage can lead you?
Are you looking to make a change or to jump start a new career?
“According to the U.S. Department of Labor in 2010, employment for massage therapists is expected to increase 19 percent from 2008 to 2018, faster than average for all occupations.”
Take the opportunity to get an additional degree to enhance your marketability in the workforce or to provide yourself with additional income.
Many students who are looking for a change or additional income find that careers in massage therapy are convenient.
- You get to make your own hours.
- Your get to set your own rates.
- You get to work in a variety of fields such as:
- Massage offices & private practices
- Physicians’ offices & clinics
- Hospitals & wellness centers
- Onsite locations (in offices, airports, public events, etc.)
- Health clubs & fitness centers
- Educational facilities (colleges and continuing education forums).
- You can work from anywhere.
- You can start your own business and work for yourself or work for an employer.
Is there a market for massage?
When thinking about marketing massage, all people ask themselves, “Is there a need?” That’s what motivates all marketers. In the field of massage we find an increase amount of people are finding that they have a need for massage, for either mental (i.e. stress) or physical health issues (i.e. therapy).
“In July 2010, 40 percent of adult Americans said they had at least one massage in the last five years to reduce stress or relax—up from 22 percent reported in 2007.”-
“Between July 2009 and July 2010, roughly 48 million adult Americans (18 percent) had a massage at least once”
“In 2005, massage therapy was projected to be a $6 to $11 billion dollar a year industry.
AMTA estimates that in 2010, massage therapy was a $12-17 billion dollar industry”
What can you expect from OCM?
Small class sizes- For the best education possible we limit the maximum class size to thirty six students to ensure a positive individualized learning environment.
A specialized massage education environment- Our campus facility was built specifically for the education of massage therapy. Our instructors and materials are all geared towards providing the best education in massage in accordance to state medical board guidelines (see Medical Board link).
Specialized courses to pass the state board exam- We hope that all of our students strive to pass the state medical board exam. Our current passing rate is at 96% as of December 2010. All of our course materials are geared so that every concept tested on the state medical board exam is covered during the course of your studies at OCM. We also allow our students to take review classes until they take the test to make sure that the information is fresh in their minds prior to taking the test.
If you are interested in applying- Please see the admissions page for application information as well as for information about our criteria for acceptance. Click Here if you would like to e-mail out admissions department directly about questions.
For Parents
For the parents of students who are entering college. What do you need to know to get your soon-to-be college graduate set up?
- Make sure they complete their paperwork on time and it is filled out completely.
- Make sure they are checking their e-mail for updates from the college. OCM does most of its notification via e-mail. All students should have a working e-mail address that they check regularly.
- Parents are not permitted to view or gain information about student accounts without the student’s authorization on the FERPA release form. If you did not fill out the FERPA form during the enrollment process please print out the form below and e-mail, mail or fax the form back to OCM.
- Students who are under the age of 18 at the time of enrollment must have a parent, or guardian sign the enrollment agreement, so please have a parent or guardian with you at that time to avoid delays.
- Financial Aid - Students under age of 24, who do not have a dependent that they maintain more than half of its support, and are not married, are considered as dependent and will need to use their parent’s information for the FAFSA. For more information about this please click here or see the the financial aid tab.
State Board information
Requirements for the State Medical Board:
Individuals applying for a Massage license must meet the following requirements:
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Preliminary Education
•High school diploma or equivalent.
•Study of Massage Therapy
Course of instruction must be for a period of not less than nine months and a minimum of seven hundred and fifty clock hours at an approved school of Massage Therapy (Rule 4731-1-16).
Subjects include both Practical and Theoretical instruction as well as Anatomy, Physiology, Pathology, Ethics, Clinical program and Hygiene; and such other subjects as the Board deems necessary and appropriate to Massage.
Possess sufficient character and moral standing.
Pass the Basic Science portion and Limited Branch portion of the examination by a score of seventy-five (75) or above. Test subjects include Anatomy, Physiology, Chemistry, Bacteriology, Hygiene, Diagnosis, Ethics and law, as appropriate to the limited branch of medicine or surgery as well as a practical application.
Out-of-State Graduates
Ohio law does not provide for reciprocity or endorsement of an out-of state Massage license. Applicants who attend an out-of-state school may petition the Board to sit for the examination by completing the Request for Application forms and Preliminary Education form available from the Board. Upon receipt of your completed Request for Application forms and Preliminary Education form, your Massage school of graduation will be sent an application for a Certificate of Good Standing. If your school completes the application process and is found to have met the requirements set forth in Rule 4731-1-15 and 4731-1-16, Ohio Administrative Code, at the time of your graduation, you will be eligible to apply for examination. Any application submitted without your school having been approved will be subject to denial; the application fee is neither refundable nor transferable.
Ohio Students must obtain application forms for the exam from their school. Out-of-state applicants may write the Board at the above address to obtain a Request for Application form and Preliminary Education form or obtain the needed forms from our website.
State Medical Board Exam information
The fee for the examination is $250.00. Fees submitted are neither refundable nor transferable to future exams. The fee must be submitted with the application for examination. The exam is given in June and December each year. The application deadline is in the spring for the June exam and in the fall for the December exam, please see the State Medical Board website for more information.
To apply for the State Board Exam please go to the link below and print off the application.
You will be required to provide a preliminary education number, go to the link below, type in your information, click search, and your number as well as date issued will be listed on the screen. If it is not listed on the website please call the State Medical Board at (614)466-3934.
For all student scheduled to take the board exam, OCM will send out the FORM 2- Certification of Education form. Please do not send the form to OCM. Along with this form OCM will also send a copy of your diploma.
Graduation Information
Graduation is held yearly at the beginning of summer for all students graduating for the Spring/Summer semester, Fall and Winter semesters prior to the graduation date. Notifications will be sent in advance for all students to indicate if they are planning to attend graduation, attendance is not required.
Transcripts and Diplomas
Graduates- Students who are recent graduates from OCM will receive their diploma and an official copy of their transcript approximate 30-60 days after their last date of attendance. If you have any questions or concerns about your diploma please contact the school during our business hours.
For those who would like to requests a Transcript or Copy of their Diploma:
- Official- Official transcripts are stamped, signed and sealed by O.C.M. They list your academic record including, hours, grades, GPA Etc... Most academic institutions request official transcripts. They are also often requested for insurance companies, government agencies, billing and scholarship requests. The fee for official transcripts are $15.00 each. Transcript requests can take up to 48 hours to process and will be set by mail. Official transcripts are not FAXED OR EMAILED for privacy purposes. Students can request that their transcripts be sent by UPS for next day or 2nd day air; however the price varies and must be paid in advance in addition to a $5.00 expedited handling cost. Please contact the school or list on your request form if you wish expedited shipping so that these fees can be calculated. Please fill out the transcript form listed below to request an official transcript.
- Unofficial- Unofficial transcripts are stamped unofficial; they are not signed, stamped or sealed. They are typically a reference material used to verify progress or grades. There is no fee for unofficial transcripts. Transcript requests can take up to 48 hours to process and will be set by mail. Official transcripts are not FAXED OR EMAILED for privacy purposes. Students can request that their transcripts be sent by UPS for next day or 2nd day air; however the price varies and must be paid in advance in addition to a $5.00 expedited handling cost. Please contact the school or list on your request form if you wish expedited shipping so that these fees can be calculated. Please fill out the transcript form listed below to request an unofficial transcript.
- Diploma- Diploma requests can take up to 3 weeks to process and will be set by mail. Diplomas are not FAXED OR EMAILED for privacy purposes. Students can request that their diploma be sent by UPS for next day or 2nd day air; however the price varies and must be paid in advance in addition to a $5.00 expedited handling cost. Please contact the school or list on your request form if you wish expedited shipping so that these fees can be calculated. Please fill out the request form
Please select (below) the request form for the item you would like to request, print, fill-out and return form.
NOTE: All forms requested to be sent out must be paid for in advance. O.C.M. accepts all major credit cards, check and money orders for all transcript and shipping requests. Please contact OCM if you have any questions about payment options. WE CANNOT PROCESS TRANSCRIPT REQUESTS IF YOU CURRENTLY OWE A BALANCE. ALL BALANCES MUST BE PAID PRIOR TO THE RELEASE OF ANY TRANSCRIPT OR DIPLOMA.
