Accommodations

Students with documented disabilities have rights and responsibilities in the post-secondary education setting. They have the right to reasonable accommodations in order to access CSHA programs and services, provided that the student has reviewed and addressed the following:

• Has met any applicable CSHA program admissions requirements.
• Has submitted documentation that confirms the disability and the need for reasonable accommodations.
• Has given adequate notice of accommodations (6 weeks or more).
• Has not requested a modification that fundamentally alters the requirements and expectations of any CSHA program or class activity.
• Will be able to perform all Massage Therapy duties and tasks in order to meet CSHA educational objectives and industry standards.

Accommodations may include:

• Extended testing time (multiday and untimed tests are not offered)
• Reader/recorder
• Increased font size
• Separate room

Requesting Accommodations

To receive accommodations, all students must document their disability by providing ALL of the following:

1. Request for Accommodations Form and
2. Providing a doctor’s note and/or current psycho educational testing (within last 3 years), and
3. Scheduling a meeting with the CSHA Education Department.

Note: Request for Accommodations Form must be submitted at least 6 weeks prior to the scheduled start date of the term.

All students must sign and comply with the CSHA Infection Control Policy. 

CSHA Students are required to participate in massage in both classroom and clinic settings and are required to perform massage techniques during student exchanges and on clinic clientele without discrimination with regard to race, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, religion, age, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, physical, mental or sensory ability or disability, marital status, genetic information, and/or status as an honorably discharged veteran or member of the military.