Assessment Plan: Massage Therapy Who: Cathy Amenta

Assessment Year: 2004-2005

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 early childhood care and education 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 to program heads
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 and demonstrate proficiency in various massage techniques.	All students at the beginning and end of each semester.	90% of the students to perform at 70% or higher.	All instructors will develop scores from his/her own classes, which will measure these general and specific guidelines. All of this is geared to take and pass the National Certification Exam for Therapeutic Massage (NCETM)