COLUMBUS STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Program Learning Outcomes Validation Report
July 15, 2010
Program
Massage Therapy -LMT
Department
Hospitality, Massage Therapy, Sport & Exercise Studies
Division
Career and Technical Programs
Department Chair
Mokie Steiskal, Ph.D.
Program Faculty/Coordinator
Antoinette M. Perkins Ph.D.
Program Faculty
Richard Greely, M.Ed., L.M.T.
Executive Summary:
Prior to Autumn Quarter of 2007, the Massage Therapy program offered a certificate and an
Associate of Applied Science degree. Prior validation reports merely addressed the compliance
and validation of the program outcomes. Since the last validation report the Massage Therapy
program has expanded the offerings to include two new plans of study: An Advanced Certificate
in Massage Therapy and an LMT Associates of Applied Science degree completion program. In
addition to the two plans of study the program has also added eight advanced studies courses
geared to train students in the multifaceted world of a Licensed Massage Therapist.
Validation Methods
Since prior validation reports focused on the use of a DACUM as its primary validation method,
the program felt there was a strong foundation to now advance the degree and course offerings to
the massage therapy community at large. Both external and internal validation processes were
used to confirm both the need and the validity of the current program outcomes to the new
offerings. The external validation methods used include: graduate exit surveys, advisory
committee discussions, State Medical Board of Ohio accreditation approval, and licensing exam
results. The internal methods of evaluation include: literature reviews, exit interviews of
students, exit surveys of students, and a review by the department assessment review committee.
Significant Findings
During the review of the materials necessary to prepare this report, it was discovered that the
program was in need of the creation of a methods matrix to accompany the F & S Chart.
Working together the Methods Matrix and the F & S chart describe how the program outcomes
align with the program courses and how the methods used to assess the outcomes are being
taught. A program meeting for all faculty (including adjuncts) will be held in September to
review currency, accuracy, contribution, and assessment methods of the learning outcomes. At
this point the Methods Matrix will be documented. Additionally, the use of the student clinic as a
learning laboratory for the massage therapy program is being re-evaluated to ensure student
learning needs are being met.
Section 1: Introduction to the Program
Massage Therapy- LMT
The Power of Touch
Massage Therapy has been around for nearly 5,000 years – practiced by the
ancient Egyptians and the Chinese. Even Hippocrates, the “Father of
Medicine”, understood and wrote about the healing powers of massage.
Massage Therapy in contemporary times continues to provide therapeutic
benefits for people of all ages.
“The mind cannot forget what the hands have learned.” Jon Zahourek
Overview
Massage Therapy is one of the most booming career fields of the new millennium. As a limited
branch of Medicine in the State of Ohio since 1916, Massage Therapist are the 2nd highest
number of licensed professionals under the Medical Board. As a non invasive therapeutic
treatment, Massage Therapy Treatments are able to address common physical ailments such as:
headaches, arthritis, diabetes, attention deficit disorder, fibromyalgia, anxiety, depression and
pregnancy. Massage Therapy has also been scientifically proven to reduce stress, improve
immune function, lower blood pressure, enhance growth of premature infants, improve range of
motion, enhance attentiveness, increase sleep, reduce pain, decrease anxiety, lessen depression,
increase blood flow, and foster sense of well-being.
In alignment with the Columbus State Community College Mission:
The mission of Columbus State Community College is to provide quality educational
programs that meet the lifelong learning needs of its community. Through its dynamic
curriculum and commitment to diverse learners, the college will serve as a catalyst for
creating and fostering linkages among the community, business, and educational
institutions. The college will proactively respond to the changing needs of our community
and its role in the global economy through the use of instructional and emerging
technologies.
Columbus State Community College, Policy Manual, 1998
The Board of Trustees approved in September 1997, the Massage Therapy Program, (Certificate
Program). In August 1999, the Ohio Board of Regents approved an Associates of Applied
Science in Massage Therapy. The first class of graduates from the Associates of Applied
Science degree program consisted of four students in September 2000.
The Massage Therapy program joined the Hospitality and Sport & Exercise Studies programs as
a new department of Hospitality, Massage Therapy, Sport & Exercise Studies on October 1,
2006. The department is chaired by Mokie Steiskal, Ph.D. One of the first joint activities of the
faculty of the new department was to create a Department Mission Statement in Autumn 2006:
Hospitality, Massage Therapy, Sport & Exercise Studies group is integrated to meet a
variety of needs in the central Ohio community for affecting the human experience. The
emphasis in these technologies is placed on real work situations, hands-on training, and
a strong theoretical base on which to derive decisions about career choice and direction.
Customer service is at the core of the programs. Meeting the needs of a varying student
population diverse in gender, race, socio-economic status, disability, veteran status,
sexual orientation, religious background, and educational level is a goal of the faculty
and staff in our programs. In turn, educating students to meet those same needs in the
larger society is our challenge to our student population.
The Massage Therapy program defined the program mission:
The Massage Therapy program meets all requirements to sit for the State of Ohio
Medical Board examination for Massage Therapy. It prepares the students to work in the
massage therapy field. Such areas include health and fitness, salons and day spas,
medical offices, private practice and the many other opportunities available to licensed
massage therapist.
The Massage Therapy Program Faculty defined the goal of the program:
The goal of the Massage Therapy program is to prepare students to sit for the State of
Ohio Medical Board examination for Massage Therapy which demonstrates their
preparedness to work in the massage therapy field.
Within the Columbus State Massage Therapy Program students complete a minimum of 750
hours of training by experts in the fields of Anatomy, Physiology, and Massage Therapy
Techniques. Once students in the Massage Therapy program complete the prerequisite courses
and the application process they may begin Massage courses in the Autumn or Spring quarter.
Student enrollment is monitored to ensure appropriate class size. Students practice their training
in the Columbus State Massage Therapy Student Clinic in their third and fourth quarters. The
student clinic provides the opportunity to purchase a one hour, full body, Swedish Massage at a
cost of only $10 to any Columbus State student, staff, or faculty member. Upon completion of
the 750 hours students are eligible to sit for the State Medical Board of Ohio licensure
examination. The Columbus State Massage Therapy Program certifies approximately 40
students a year with an average passing rate of 100% on the Medical Board licensure exam for
the 2008- 2009, and 2009-2010 biannual exams. The Program also maintains a 100% pass rate
for the National Certification Exam for the past three years. The Massage Therapy Program
graduated 25 students for the 2008-2009 fiscal year according to the Knowledge Resource and
Planning Department data reports.
The current Massage therapy program includes two degrees and two certificates. Prior to
Autumn 2007, the original degree and certificate programs were based on the 750 hour Medical
Board requirement to sit for the licensure exam. The difference between the degree and the
certificate program was the inclusion of the basic related and general education requirements as
specified by the Board of Regents and the industry. In the Autumn of 2007 three pre-requisite
course were added which include Biology 261- Human Anatomy, HIMT 121- Advanced
Medical Terminology, and MULT 171- Current Issues in HIV. The addition of these prerequisite
courses proved to provide a strong foundation for new students to the program in the areas of not
only knowledge base, but program preparation requirements. With such significant retention due
to the curricular adjustments, the program researched and decided it was time to meet the needs
of the massage therapy community at large. These needs were met through the addition of an
additional degree option and the addition of an advanced certificate. The proposal is listed as
follows:
Columbus State Community College
Massage Therapy Program
Significant Curriculum Changes and Rationale
Proposed for 2009-10
1. Create Advanced Massage Techniques Certificate. It will require that students complete
15 hours in advanced massage courses (each of which is a 3 credit course). To enter the
certificate program, students must be currently enrolled in the Massage Therapy
Certificate or Associate degree program or have completed the massage therapy
certificate coursework as designated by the State Medical Board of Ohio. The certificate
will include a choice of five from the following list of advanced massage courses:
MASS 280 Nationwide Children’s Hospital Advanced Studies
MASS 281 Hot Stone Massage
MASS 282 Introduction to Trigger Point Therapy
MASS 283 Trigger Point Therapy II
MASS 284 Sports Massage
MASS 285 Aromatherapy Massage
MASS 286 Spa Services
Rationale: The purpose of the Advanced Massage Techniques Certificate is to provide
enhanced learning opportunities for our students and to meet the needs of a variety of
community stakeholders. It will further prepare students for entry level employment as
massage therapists in the massage industry. It has been endorsed by the Massage Therapy
Advisory Committee because it includes common advanced and popular modalities such as
body wraps, scrubs, and hydrotherapy techniques.
2. Create MASS 280 Nationwide Children’s Hospital Advanced Studies. It will be used as a
choice for the Advanced Massage Techniques Certificate and as an elective for the
massage therapy certificate and associate degree programs.
3. Create MASS 281 Hot Stone Massage. It will be used as a choice for the Advanced
Massage Techniques Certificate and as an elective for the massage therapy certificate and
associate degree programs.
4. Create MASS 282 Introduction to Trigger Point Therapy. It will be used as a choice for
the Advanced Massage Techniques Certificate and as an elective for the massage therapy
certificate and associate degree programs.
5. Create MASS 283 Trigger Point Therapy II. It will be used as a choice for the Advanced
Massage Techniques Certificate and as an elective for the massage therapy certificate and
associate degree programs.
6. Create MASS 284 Sports Massage. It will be offered as a choice for the Advanced
Massage Techniques Certificate and as an elective for the massage therapy certificate and
associate degree programs.
7. Create MASS 285 Aromatherapy Massage. It will be used as a choice for the Advanced
Massage Techniques Certificate and as an elective for the massage therapy certificate and
associate degree programs.
8. Create MASS 286 Spa Services. It will be used as a choice for the Advanced Massage
Techniques Certificates and as an elective for the massage therapy certificate and
associate degree programs.
Rationale: These courses have been taught as MASS 298 Special Topics for several years,
except for Trigger Point Therapy II. Trigger Point Therapy II is a new course that is designed
as an extension of Introduction to Trigger Point Therapy as this course was found to include
too much material to be effectively delivered. Therefore, the second course in Trigger Point
Therapy is being created. Each of the former MASS 298 courses has been assigned its own
unique course number to facilitate the preparation of course outlines that more closely match
course content. The courses will be part of the Advanced Massage Techniques Certificate
and will continue to be elective choices in the associate degree and certificate program.
9. Create Massage Therapy Degree Completion Program. This program will be offered to
Licensed Massage Therapists who are current with their licenses according to the State
Medical Board of Ohio. The degree completion program is designed to award Associate
in Applied Science Degrees in Massage Therapy to those who have only completed the
necessary coursework to become licensed, but have not taken the appropriate coursework
to receive an associate degree. The program will include 22 hours of General Education
coursework, 23 hours of Basic Related coursework, 20 hours of Advanced Massage
technical coursework and the prospective student will receive 45 hours of technical credit
for completing the education necessary to meet the requirements for licensure. These
courses include:
Credits
MULT 171 Current Issues in HIV
1
MASS 261 Massage Techniques I
6
MASS 262 Massage Techniques II
6
MASS 271 Massage Anatomy & Physiology I
5
MASS 272 Massage Anatomy & Physiology II
5
MASS 273 Massage Anatomy & Physiology III
5
MASS 274 Massage Anatomy & Physiology IV
5
MASS 235 Massage Law and Business Principles
4
MASS 236 Medical Ethics for Massage Therapists
3
MASS 274 Massage Practicum II
Total
5
45
Rationale: The goal of the Columbus State Community College Massage Therapy Program
is to consistently provide enhanced learning opportunities for Columbus and the surrounding
areas. This Degree Completion program would allow many currently licensed therapists in
the State of Ohio the opportunity to use their State Medical Board of Ohio licensure towards
technical massage therapy course credits. This program has been presented to and approved
by the Massage Therapy Advisory Committee.
10. Add ENGL 101 to the 1st quarter of the Massage Therapy Degree Completion program.
11. Add MASS 28x Advanced Massage elective to the 1st quarter of the Massage Therapy
Degree Completion program.
12. Add BIO 261 Human Anatomy to the 1st quarter of the Massage Therapy Degree
Completion program.
13. Add HOSP 153 Nutrition for a Healthy Lifestyle to the 1st quarter of the Massage
Therapy Degree Completion program.
14. Add MASS 28x Advanced Massage elective to the 2nd quarter of the Massage Therapy
Degree Completion program.
15. Add MULT 171 Current Issues in HIV to the 2nd quarter of the Massage Therapy Degree
completion program.
16. Add ENGL 102 to the 2nd quarter of the Massage Therapy Degree completion program.
17. Add COMM 105 Speech to the 2nd quarter of the Massage Therapy Degree completion
program.
18. Add HUM XXX (111, 112, 113, 151, 152 or 224) to the 2nd quarter of the Massage
Therapy Degree completion program.
19. Add MASS 28x Advanced Massage Elective to the 3rd quarter of the Massage Therapy
Degree completion program.
20. Add SSCI XXX to the 3rd quarter of the Massage Therapy Degree completion program.
21. Add MATH 101 Business Math to the 3rd quarter of the Massage Therapy Degree
completion program.
22. Add SES 231 Exercise Physiology to the 3rd quarter of the Massage Therapy Degree
completion program.
23. Add SES 236 Exercise Physiology Laboratory to the 3rd quarter of the Massage Therapy
Degree completion program.
24. Add MASS 28x Advanced Massage elective to the 4th quarter of the Massage Therapy
Degree completion program.
25. Add MASS 28x Advanced Massage elective to the 4th quarter of the Massage Therapy
Degree completion program. (The second one for the 4th quarter)
26. Add ENGL 200 Business Communications to the 4th quarter of the Massage Therapy
Degree completion program.
27. Add HIMT 121 Medical Terminology to the 4th quarter of the Massage Therapy Degree
completion program.
28. Add NURC 177 Holistic Healing Methods to the 4th quarter of the Massage Therapy
Degree completion program.
As of Spring 2009, the program has 50 students pursuing an Associates of Applied Science, 20
students pursuing the Massage Therapy certificate, and 10 students pursuing the massage therapy
LMT Associate of Applied Science degree completion program which was recently approved in
Autumn 2009. There are also 101 students listed as pre-massage students who are registered for
pre-requisite classes. The program has held a steady FTE average of 36.5 from the Winter,
Spring, Summer, and Autumn 2009 reports. The retention of the massage student population was
94% for the Winter, Spring, Summer, and Autumn 2009 quarters respectfully. The program
attributes the maintenance of the FTE’s and the high retention rates to the addition of prerequisite courses in Autumn 2007, the continual assessment of the course curriculum and class
size.
The program includes 17% male students and 83% female students. There are 25% Black, 65%
White, 1.5% Asian, 2% Hispanic and 1% American Indian, and 5.5% unknown students in the
program. The Massage Therapy program continues to lead the profession as the only institution
that offers an Associate Degree in Massage Therapy. The program currently offers 40% of its
courses as hybrid or completely on-line. Because the Associate in Massage Therapy is a terminal
degree, students transfer to a variety of continuing educational options that include nursing,
physical therapy, and athletic training programs and degrees. In addition students can continue
directly on to Ohio University to complete a Bachelor of Technical Studies, as well as transfer to
Capital University, and Franklin University.
The program has two full time faculty: Antoinette M. Perkins, Ph.D. Assistant Professor and
Program Coordinator, Richard Greely, M.Ed., L.M.T., Assistant Professor, and a Teaching
Assistant; Stanley Williams, B.S, L.M.T.
The Massage Therapy Program at Columbus State meets all requirements to sit for the State
Medical Board of Ohio licensure examination for Massage Therapy. A graduate of the Associate
Degree in Massage Therapy will be able to:
 Demonstrate and be able to perform soft tissue manipulation techniques which may be
appropriate for the use in the treatment of disorders of the human body.
 Effectively communicate the beneficial effects of massage to patients.
 Demonstrate the ability to assess and appropriately treat disorders of the human body, which
may benefit from massage.
 Display an understanding and demonstrate the ability to establish and maintain appropriate
patient and business records
 Display an understanding of skills necessary to establish and operate a massage therapy
practice, or integrate into a multidisciplinary environment
 Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with other health care providers as to the
advisability of massage.
 Display an understanding of and demonstrate the effective use of complimentary therapeutic
modalities in the treatment of ailments of the human body.
 Display an understanding of, and effectively educate patients in the proper care and
prevention of musculoskeletal injuries.
 Demonstrate the ability to provide therapeutic massage in accordance with the State Medical
Board of Ohio scope of practice and the professional ethical standards as determined by the
American Massage Therapy Association.
Coursework includes: Massage Law & Business, Anatomy and Physiology, Massage Ethics,
Massage Techniques, and Massage Practicum. Students that want to help others through
therapeutic touch; self-motivated entrepreneurs; anyone interested in alternative therapies should
choose the Massage Therapy Program.
QUICK FACTS
 There are additional requirements for admission to this program:
http://cscc.edu/mt/enrollment.htm
 Core curriculum involves 750 contact hours including 120 hours of on-site clinical
massages.
 Online distance learning options are available for some classes. Day and evening classes
are offered on the main campus.
 Massage Therapy is considered a Limited Branch of Medicine in the state of Ohio
PROGRAM EXCELLENCE HIGHLIGHTS
 Exam pass rates consistently are above the state average with a current pass rate of 100%
 Columbus State Community College is the only Massage Therapy program in central
Ohio with an internship at Nationwide Children’s Hospital
 In addition to the core curriculum, students have an opportunity to take advanced classes
in Trigger Point Therapy, Sports Massage, Hot Stone Massage, Aromatherapy, and Spa
Services
ACCREDITATION
 State Medical Board of Ohio approved program
 Ohio Board of Regents and the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central
Association of Colleges and Schools accreditation
 American Massage Therapy Association approved continuing education provider
 Meets the requirements to sit for national certification (NCBTMB) and licensure
(FSMTB) examinations
EMPLOYMENT OUTLOOK
Employment opportunities will increase by 20 percent from 2006 through 2016, according to
the U.S. Department of Labor, faster than average for most occupations.
JOB TITLES
Licensed Massage Therapist (in Ohio)
AVERAGE STARTING SALARY
2008 average annual income - $31,500.00
EMPLOYERS
Areas of employment include, but are not limited to: health & fitness environments, salon & day
spas, medical offices, private practice, cruise ships, opportunities to work in athletic
environments, hospitals, and many other areas
Central Ohio employers include:
Nationwide Children’s Hospital
Charles Penzone Family of Salons
Massage Envy
The Ohio State University Center for Integrative Medicine
Sports Medicine Grant Physical Therapy
The OSU Department of Athletics
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT THIS PROGRAM:
“I’m very proud to be a graduate of the Massage Therapy program at Columbus State! I would
highly recommend it to anyone interested in becoming a massage therapist.”
Michelle Hedman, R.N., L.M.T.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Check out the Massage Therapy Program web site:
http://www.cscc.edu/mt/index.htm
Section 2: Review of Resources
The facilities for the Massage Therapy program were found to be lacking in the Autumn of 2007.
The program ran all hands on classes out of two dedicated class rooms in Union Hall (319 &
408). The program had no dedicated Anatomy and Physiology Lab Space in Union Hall where
the program is housed. The lack of a dedicated lab space made it difficult for the program to
house needed lab equipment.
Prior to 2007-2008, The Hospitality, Massage Therapy, Sport & Exercise Studies Department
was housed on the ground floor of Eibling Hall, the third and fourth floors of Union Hall and the
basement of Delaware Hall, while the department chairperson and the office associate were
located in the basement of Eibling Hall. A proposal was submitted in 2005-2006 to put the
departments together in the Delaware Hall space vacated by the bookstore, copy center, etc.
However, this proposal was not approved. The current plan was to re-locate the Massage
Therapy offices to the fourth floor of Union Hall and re-locate the Sport & Exercise Studies and
Department Chairperson’s offices to the basement of Delaware Hall. The plan also includes
space for a dedicated Massage Therapy laboratory for Anatomy and Physiology and new
classroom space for the Sport & Exercise Studies coursework. The new space was made
available in the Autumn Quarter, 2009.
A plan to facilitate the move to the new offices in Union hall and the basement of Delaware Hall
was developed, and during this time the Massage Advisory committee, along with Massage and
Sport & Exercise Faculty, Staff, and Chairperson, decided the Anatomy dedicated space would
be better used by the Sports & Exercise program due to proximity and location to where the
program is now housed. The Union Hall rooms 138 and 139 would be better suited to house the
Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory With the help of Maureen Erney and Mokie Steiskal,
Maureen performed an interdepartmental switch of the dedicated classroom space.
Currently, the department is dependent upon the teaching assistant in the Massage Therapy
program for their purchasing and office support with limited assistance from Zachary Scott,
Office Associate in Delaware 077.
Action Plan: Currently the Massage Therapy faculty offices are housed on the fourth Floor of
Union Hall. The program has two dedicated technical studies hands-on class rooms in Union
Hall. Although due to the scheduled renovations of Union Hall, the dedicated Anatomy and
Physiology laboratory space has once again been moved to a variety of rooms in Union Hall. The
program has met with prospective contractors of Union Hall and hopes that the future
renovations will include the needed and requested dedicated space for Massage Anatomy and
Physiology Laboratory. The laboratory space will enable the program to purchase to, store and
use materials for students in an actual laboratory setting.
Use of the Massage Therapy Student Clinic has grown from 404 appointments in Summer, 2007,
to over 550 per quarter as of Spring, 2010. This includes student chair massages that are given
throughout the campus. Due to the increase in request for departmental chair massages, the
Massage Therapy students were not receiving enough full-body practice.
Action Plan: For this reason the departmental chair massage program has been reduced to only
two days a week, or as needed for Columbus State programs such as the Nursing Health Fair,
and Employee Wellness Fair.
Section 3: Validation of Program Outcomes
The Massage Therapy program lists one set of outcomes in the college catalog for the
academic year 2009-2010. See Appendix. A combination of external and internal validation
methods were used to define and validate the program outcomes. The external methods included
Graduate Surveys, Massage Therapy Advisory Committee minutes, State of Ohio Medical Board
accreditation, licensing exam results, and outside experts. The internal methods include review
of the outcomes by the department full-time and adjunct faculty, many of whom also work in the
massage therapy field. Additional internal review methods included review of the American
Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) revised body of knowledge, and student completed exit
surveys.
Massage Therapy is a limited branch of medicine regulated by the State Medical Board of
Ohio. The Ohio revised code (4731-15 through 4731-19 O.R.C.) and Ohio administrative rules
(4731-1-01 – 4731-1-19 O.A.R.) identify the specific requirements for and limitations to the
training in and practice of Massage Therapy. Chapter 4731-1-16 (O.A.R.) identifies specific
curriculum requirements for Massage Therapy training programs in Ohio. By following the
Guidelines set forth by the law and accrediting body, the Columbus State Massage Therapy
program has not only maintained approved accreditation status without interruption, but also has
program outcomes that ensure graduates of the program are sufficiently prepared to meet the
needs of the profession based on the Medical Board requirements. Additional external validation
of the outcomes is provided through the maintainance of licensure exam pass rates consistently
above the state average and with a current pass rate of 100%.
A variety of outside experts from Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Charles Penzone Family of
Salons, Massage Envy, The Ohio State University Center for Integrative Medicine, Sports
Medicine Grant Physical Therapy, and The OSU Department of Athletics are continually
consulted as a form of external validation to ensure the students are learning needed information
and skills for the current massage market place. Additionally Graduate Surveys and Advisory
Committee meetings provide ongoing external validation of the current program outcome.
Internal Validation of the program outcomes occurs through annual review of the program
outcomes in the form of Assessment reporting to the College. Internal review methods include
review of the outcomes by the department full-time and adjunct faculty, many of whom also
work in the massage therapy field. As well as review of the assessment methods used to ensure
program outcomes are being met and all documentation of such methods including F & S charts
and Methods Matrix additional internal review methods included review of the American
Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) revised body of knowledge, and student completed exit
surveys.
Action Plan: In preparation for the validation process it was discovered that the Massage
Therapy Program did not have a Methods Matrix of their program outcomes. The Massage
Therapy program plans to create a Methods Matrix for the current program outcomes at the next
program meeting. Additionally, the program discovered that many students were not completing
the Massage Therapy program outcomes in a timely manner due to lack of advisement upon
entrance into the College. The Massage Therapy program is working on rectifying the problem
by running a pre-major report each quarter. This report is then used to contact all students listed
as pre-massage and provide academic advising in terms of the Massage Therapy program so that
they can enter and complete the program in a more timely fashion.
Section 4: Implications of Results and Specific Plan for Revision of Curriculum
and/or Program Outcomes
This validation process has been a good opportunity for the Massage Therapy program to really
look at what it has been doing. The findings have been interesting. The first challenge was to
ensure that with the development of an additional degree and certificate the program outcomes
where still reflected regardless of entry point into the program and the opportunity for student
learning and development was still able to be assessed. In the process, it was discovered that the
Methods Matrix did not exist.
The review of facilities and other department resources has led to the opportunity to be provided
with an appropriate class room space for a dedicated Massage Anatomy and Physiology
laboratory. However, the Massage Student Clinic was found to be short on space and educational
direction due to its success on campus. (The good news and the bad news!). The remodeling of
Union Hall will provide additional dedicated classroom and laboratory space.
Another valued addition to campus resources has been the data on students provided by the
Knowledge, Resources, and Planning Department. Having this kind of data provides opportunity
for better recruiting, planning, and providing appropriate student support. The baseline data
included in this report will be a good start.
The review process also found several components of the program, its facilities, and other
resources that have led to action plans to be accomplished over the next year:
1) Review the educational mission and hours of operation of the Massage Student Clinic.
2) Assess the actual usage of the massage tables to determine the need for future massage
tables and other assessment and training equipment.
3) Develop a Methods Matrix to describe the current assessment methods used.
4) Review all program course outlines at the program meeting scheduled for the Fall 2010,
to ensure accuracy, currency, and contribution to student learning outcomes.
5) Submit results of the course revisions for the Master Curriculum Inventory and catalog
for 2011-2012.
6) Examine outcome assessment results based on the student learning outcomes to ensure
student learning and whether or not the outcomes will need future changes.
7) Continue to monitor course enrollment and make adjustments as necessary.
8) A decision will have to be made concerning whether or not the Massage Therapy
program will continue to start two cohorts a year under the semester calendar.
Appendix:
Massage Therapy Program Outcomes
 Demonstrate and be able to perform soft tissue manipulation techniques which may be
appropriate for the use in the treatment of disorders of the human body.
 Effectively communicate the beneficial effects of massage to patients.
 Demonstrate the ability to assess and appropriately treat disorders of the human body, which
may benefit from massage.
 Display an understanding and demonstrate the ability to establish and maintain appropriate
patient and business records
 Display an understanding of skills necessary to establish and operate a massage therapy
practice, or integrate into a multidisciplinary environment
 Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with other health care providers as to the
advisability of massage.
 Display an understanding of and demonstrate the effective use of complimentary therapeutic
modalities in the treatment of ailments of the human body.
 Display an understanding of, and effectively educate patients in the proper care and
prevention of musculoskeletal injuries.
 Demonstrate the ability to provide therapeutic massage in accordance with the State Medical
Board of Ohio scope of practice and the professional ethical standards as determined by the
American Massage Therapy Association.
Minutes Massage Therapy Advisory Committee
06/05/08
Attendees:
Sue Edgar, L.M.T., Nationwide Children’s Hospital
Rick Greely, Faculty
Antoinette Perkins, Massage Therapy Program Coordinator
Mokie Steiskal, Ph.D., Hospitality, Massage Therapy, Sports & Exercise Studies, Department
Chair
Jonathon Turner, Massage Envy
Stan Williams, Student Clinic Coordinator
Dr. Steiskal welcomed everyone to the meeting and provided a brief overview of the department.
She also asked that each person introduce themselves.
Mrs. Perkins provided a review of the December 2007 board results. Perkins stated that
Columbus State had an 86% passage rate for the December boards and that students are
preparing for the June 08 boards to be given Tuesday, June 17, 2008. Antoinette then reviewed
the College, Department, and program mission statements. A discussion of the program mission
statement followed and changes were suggested by the members. She also discussed the exit
survey and interview and provided examples for the committee’s review. Mr. Turner suggested
additional surveys at interval such as 6 months and 3-5 years. Dr. Steiskal stated that the college
has started doing graduate surveys again.
Mrs. Perkins reviewed the current Revised Massage Therapy Program Outcomes with the
committee. Several changes were recommended by the committee.
Mrs. Perkins then asked that the members review the Spa Certificate/ Advanced Massage
Therapy Certificate plan of study. Perkins asked the committee for their input. The committee
approved of the certificate, but recommended that it be titled Advanced Massage Therapy
Techniques as opposed to Spa Services.
Mrs. Perkins discussed the Degree Completion Program plan of study. This would allow for
individuals who have already obtained a Massage Therapy license to complete an Associate of
Applied Science Degree. These individuals would be granted 45 technical credit hours for the
massage training they had received in order to obtain their Massage Therapy license. The
committee felt this would be a strong addition to the program offerings.
Mrs. Perkins informed the committee that a new special topics course was offered this quarter.
Hot Stone Massage (MASS 298) was offered for the first time this quarter and was very well
received. Mary Ware instructed the course. Perkins also mentioned that a new class is being
developed in conjunction with Nationwide Children’s Hospital (NCH). The course will be an
advanced studies course and the students will work along side the therapists at NCH. Mr. Greely
will be working with Sue Edgar to finalize the course next quarter. Ms. Edgar discussed NCH’s
excitement about the collaboration with Columbus State. Ms Edgar outlined the concept and
provided a reading list of books that would be used as a part of the course. The books are
Pediatric Massage Therapy, Massage for the Hospital Patient and Medically Frail Client, and
Medicine Hands…Massage Therapy for People with Cancer.
Mrs. Perkins and Dr. Steiskal discussed the addition of a new adjunct faculty member, Leslie
Kuebler, to the program. Ms. Kuebler is teaching anatomy and physiology. Perkins and Steiskal
also mentioned the creation of a new full-time teaching assistant position that will begin in the
near future.
Mr. Greely updated the committee on the activities of the Massage Therapy student organization.
The group is planning “An Evening with the Profession” to be held July 11, 2008, 6:30pm9:00pm. The event will be a networking event for all students in the program with members from
the massage therapy community.
Mrs. Perkins asked if any of the committee members had any suggestions for the program. There
were none and the meeting was adjourned
Advisory Committee Agenda
Spring 2009
June 10, 2009
Present: Dr. Mokie Steiskal, Antoinette Perkins, Rick Greely, Stan Williams, Ramona Chance
(President, American Massage Therapy Association – Ohio Chapter)
1. Welcome
 Chairperson: Dr Mokie Steiskal
Dr. Steiskal opened the meeting and asked Ramona Chance to please provide her with a
resume so that her position on the Columbus State Community College Massage Therapy
Advisory Committee could be finalized.
2. Curriculum
 Board Results- December 2008
Antoinette Perkins informed the committee of the results from the December Board Exam
which included an exam pass rate of 90%. She also related how the Massage Therapy Web
Review class and student participation in that class seemed to have a direct correlation to
actual exam scores.

Federation Exam
Rick Greely updated the committee on the Federation Exam being considered by the
State Medical Board of Ohio. The Ohio Council of Massage Schools sent 16 students to
take the Federation Exam and found that those students scored similarly on the
Federation exam as they did on the Ohio test. Ramona Chance stated that the Federation
of Massage Therapy Boards was provided with Ohio’s core curriculum document from
the Medical Board to evaluate in their test writing process. Rick Greely speculated that
the Federation Exam would be approved by the Medical Board and most likely be in
place for the December 2009 or June 2010 exams.

2009-2010 Catalog- Adding Nutrition to Associates Degree Basic Related Course.
Antoinette Perkins announced that HOSP 153 – Nutrition for a Healthy Lifestyle was
being considered to be added to the basic related coursework for the degree program.
Rick Greely voiced some concern that massage students could step outside of their scope
of practice by giving nutrition advice to patients. Dr. Steiskal explained the concepts of
the course and how it would benefit the massage student in personal nutrition choices.
All were in agreement that the course would be a good addition and could be used as a
basic related substitute before it appears in the 2010-2011 college catalog.
1. Advanced Certificate
Antoinette Perkins explained the Advanced Massage Therapy Certificate and
provided a detailed copy of the plan. This certificate would be for those that
already have completed the 750 certification hours required by the Medical Board.
The certificate information will go into the 2009-2010 college catalog to be
published in July 2009.
2. Degree Completion Program
Antoinette Perkins also discussed the Degree Completion Plan of Study that will
also appear in the 2009-2010 college catalog. This plan would provide a means for
Licensed Massage Therapists to receive 45 credit hours for their licensure towards
an Associate of Applied Science in Massage Therapy. A detailed plan of study was
also provided.
3. Special Topics Courses- 280 series
All of the Special Topics courses (formerly MASS 298) have been given a specific
course number. These classes will appear in the 2009-2010 catalog with course
numbers ranging from MASS 280 – MASS 286.
A copy of the new prerequisite G.P.A. requirement previously agreed upon by the
Massage Therapy Advisory Committee was provided. This change will also
appear in the 2009-2010 catalog.

Semester conversion
Dr. Steiskal provided information concerning the proposed semester changeover. The
conversion is scheduled to take place in 2012. More information will be provided as
details become available.
3.
Facilities
Dr. Steiskal also discussed upcoming facility changes for the Massage Therapy Program.
The student clinics will remain in their current locations in Union Hall 319 and 408.
Faculty and staff offices will move to the 4th floor of Union Hall, date to be determined.
4. College Wellness Initiative
 Spring Wellness Festival Massage students participated by giving chair massage.
 In-Service Days- gift certificates Three gift certificates were donated to In-Service
Day for the Massage Therapy Student Clinic.

Campus Wide Chair Massages- Payroll, HR, ERC, Records and
Registration
Student enrollment numbers will continue to dictate the amount of chair massage provided
for the various campus departments.
5. Student Organization Update
Rick Greely informed the committee that student organization elections would take place next
quarter. The possibility of a combined AMTA and CSCC Massage Student Organization “Meet
and Greet” networking event was also discussed. Ramona Chance explained how the current
networking events work at the AMTA. All agreed that this was a good idea. Rick and the
AMTA will work on a possible date for a future event.
6. Advisory Committee Program Suggestions
No suggestions or recommendations were discussed and the meeting closed.
Columbus State Community College
Massage Therapy Program
Exit Survey
1. What did you like most about your coursework at Columbus State Community College?
2. What did you like least about your coursework at Columbus State Community
College?
3. Can you make specific suggestions for improvement in the curriculum?
4. How well did your faculty advisor assist you in meeting your graduation requirements?
5. How well did your faculty advisor assist you in making career decisions?
In the future, you will periodically be receiving graduate surveys and information about
additional training offered through the college. It is very important that you complete and return
each of these as soon as possible. Please include your present permanent address. Please also
provide the college with future address changes.
Name
______________________________
Permanent
Address
______________________________
______________________________
Email
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NURC 177
NURC 176
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SSCI xxx
MASS 286
S
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MASS 285
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MASS 284
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MASS 283
F
MULT 171
MATH 101
HUM xxx
HIMT 121
ENGL 200
ENGL102
ENGL 101
COMM 105
BIO 261
SES 236
SES 231
S
MASS 282
Establish and
operate their
own massage
therapy practice,
or integrate into
a
multidisciplinary
environment
F
MASS 281
S
MASS 280
Be able to
perform
appropriate
touch therapy
Effectively
communicate
the beneficial
effects of
massage to their
patients.
Assess
and
appropriately
treat disorders
of the human
body,
which
may
benefit
from massage.
Establish and
maintain
appropriate
patient and
business
records.
HOSP 153
M.T.
Licensure
MASSAGE THERAPY DEGREE F/S Chart
ENG 200
HIMT 121
HUM xxx
MATH 101
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S
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FS
F
F
F
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F
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F
F
FS
FS
FS
FS
FS
FS
MASS 286
ENGL 102
F
F
MASS 285
ENGL 101
F
F
MASS 284
COMM 105
S
F
MASS 283
F
MASS 282
F
MASS 281
FS
SSCI xxx
F
MULT 177
F
MULT 176
F
MULT 171
F
BIO 161
F
SES 236
F
MASS 280
GENERAL
EDUCATION
Critical Thinking
Effective
Communication
F
SES 231
Make effective
use of
complimentary
therapeutic
modalities in the
treatment of
ailments of the
human body.
Inform patients
in the proper
care and
prevention of
musculoskeletal
injuries.
Provide ethical
care for their
patients.
S
MT
LINSURE
HOSP 153
Communicate
effectively
with other
health care
providers as
to the
advisability
of massage.
FS
FS
FS
FS
FS
FS
FS
FS
FS
FS
FS
FS
FS
FS
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
FS
FS
FS
FS
FS
FS
FS
FS
FS
FS
FS
FS
Quantitative
Literacy
Community and
Civic
Responsibility
Scientific and
Technological
Effectiveness
Information
Literacy
S
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S
S
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FS
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FS
FS
FS
F
S
MULT 176
MULT 171
FS
MATH 101
F
HUM xxx
F
SSCI xxx
F
F
SSCI xxx
F
MULT 177
F
MULT 177
FS
MULT 176
FS
MULT 171
FS
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
MATH 101
F
S
F
HUM xxx
FS
HIMT 121
FS
F
HIMT 121
FS
ENGL 200
FS
F
ENG 200
FS
ENGL102
F
F
ENGL 102
F
S
ENGL 101
FS
ENGL 101
FS
COMM 105
FS
COMM 105
FS
BIO 261
MASS XXX
FS
MASS XXX
F
F
BIO 261
MASS 298
MASS 294
MASS 296
MASS 292
MASS 274
MASS 273
MASS 272
F
S
MASS 298
F
FS
MASS 296
F
F
FS
MASS 294
F
S
F
FS
MASS 292
FS
MASS 271
F
MASS 262
F
MASS 261
F
S
F
MASS 236
Display an understanding of skills necessary to
establish and operate a massage therapy
practice, or integrate into a multidisciplinary
environment.
FS
F
MASS 235
Display an understanding and demonstrate the
ability to establish and maintain appropriate
patient and business records.
F
MASS 274
Demonstrate the ability to assess and
appropriately treat disorders of the human
body, which may benefit from massage.
F
MASS 273
F
F
MASS 272
F
F
MASS 271
Effectively communicate the beneficial effects
of massage to patients.
MASS 262
Demonstrate and be able to perform soft
tissue manipulation techniques which may be
appropriate for the use in the treatment of
disorders of the human body.
MASS 261
MASS 236
MASS 235
MASSAGE THERAPY DEGREE F/S Chart
FS
FS
FS
FS
FS
F
F
Display an understanding of, and effectively
educate patients in the proper care and
prevention of musculoskeletal injuries.
F
F
F
F
F
FS
FS
FS
FS
F
F
F
MASS 271
MASS 272
MASS 273
MASS 274
F
F
F
F
F
Demonstrate the ability to provide ethical care
for their patients.
FS
F
S
F
FS
FS
FS
FS
F
F
F
Demonstrate an understanding of the State
Medical Board of Ohio acceptable ethical
standards, scope of practice and standards of
practice.
FS
F
S
F
FS
FS
FS
FS
FS
F
S
F
F
F
F
F
FS
F
GENERAL EDUCATION
Critical Thinking
FS
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
FS
FS
FS
FS
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
Effective Communication
Quantitative Literacy
FS
FS
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
FS
FS
FS
FS
FS
F
FS
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
Community and Civic Responsibility
F
F
F
F
FS
FS
Scientific and Technological Effectiveness
FS
F
F
FS
FS
FS
FS
FS
FS
FS
FS
Information Literacy
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
FS
FS
FS
FS
F
S
F
F
S
F
S
F
S
F
S
F
FS
F
S
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
S
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
S
F
F
F
F
SSCI xxx
F
F
MULT 177
F
FS
MULT 176
F
F
MULT 171
F
F
MATH 101
F
F
HUM xxx
Display an understanding of and demonstrate
the effective use of complimentary therapeutic
modalities in the treatment of ailments of the
human body.
F
HIMT 121
F
ENG 200
F
ENGL 102
F
ENGL 101
FS
COMM 105
FS
BIO 261
FS
MASS XXX
FS
MASS 298
F
MASS 296
F
MASS 294
F
MASS 292
F
MASS 262
F
MASS 261
F
MASS 236
F
MASS 235
Demonstrate the ability to communicate
effectively with other health care providers as
to the advisability of massage.
F
S
FS
FS
F
F
F
F
F
CAREER AND TECHNICAL PROGRAMS DIVISION
MASSAGE THERAPY PROGRAM
EXIT INTERVIEW FOR GRADUATING STUDENTS
2006-2007
2007-2008
OUTCOMES
Yes
No
Comments
2007-2008
Upon completion of the Certificate/Associate Degree in Massage Therapy
the graduate will be able to:
Demonstrate and be able to perform soft
tissue manipulation techniques which may
be appropriate for the use in the treatment
of disorders of the human body.
Effectively communicate the beneficial
effects of massage to patients.
Demonstrate the ability to assess and
appropriately treat disorders of the human
body, which may benefit from massage.
Display an understanding and demonstrate
the ability to establish and maintain
appropriate patient and business records.
Display an understanding of skills necessary
to establish and operate a massage therapy
practice, or integrate into a
multidisciplinary environment.
Demonstrate the ability to communicate
effectively with other health care providers
as to the advisability of massage.
Display an understanding of and
demonstrate the effective use of
complimentary therapeutic modalities in the
treatment of ailments of the human body.
Display an understanding of, and effectively
educate patients in the proper care and
prevention of musculoskeletal injuries.
Demonstrate the ability to provide
therapeutic massage in accordance with the
State Medical Board ethical standards and
the professional scope of practice as
determined by the American Massage
Therapy Association.
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