Assessment Plan: Massage Therapy Who: Amenta, Evans, Heusted

Assessment Year: 2007-2008 Prior plan

The Massage Therapy Program at TSJC is designed to prepare students for the demands and opportunities of the fastest growing health care profession in the industry today. The course requirements will teach the student how to massage the body to promote healing in a holistic manner, not only facilitating the healing process on the physical level, but also on the emotional and spiritual levels as well. Graduating TSJC Massage Therapists will be uniquely prepared to assist clients in the management of pain, stress, and relaxation with an emphasis on professionalism and compassion. With this knowledge they will guide their clients to see their unlimited potential. Our 750 hour Certification program will provide students with a firm foundation and established tools to be successful in a number of these following career options.

TSJC Mission Linkage	Program Goal / Objective	Assessment Instrument, Rubric	Data Collection: Population And Timing	Goals for this assessment	Mechanics and Reporting
Acquire the occupational/technical knowledge and skills which will permit them to enter the work force as well-prepared employees	To produce graduates who are able to either enter the job force in the field of massage therapy or continue on for a higher degree	VE 135 survey	Every Spring the previous year’s graduates are contacted	70% placement in the work force within 1 year, obtain one credential or certification	VE-135 data from students and distributed. This data is also sent to the state. Results
Acquire the occupational / technical knowledge and skills which will permit students to enter the work force with a 750 hour Certificate in Massage Therapy.	Obtain a general knowledge of all the body systems, plus a detailed knowledge of anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, and pathology. This also includes therapeutic massage assessment, application, with an emphasis on professional standards, ethics, business and legal practices.	Pre/Post Test with instructor-specific rubric	All students at the beginning and end of each semester.	75% of the students to perform at 70% or higher.	All instructors will score their own classes and report separately to the automated assessment management system. Results
		Demonstrate proficiency in various massage techniques with instructor-specific rubric.	All students some time during the course of each semester.
		National Certification Exam for Therapeutic Massage (NCETM)	Any Student who opts to take the NCETM	90% pass rate	NCBTMB - the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork See email.