CLUSTER Health Science Education
CONCENTRATION Massage Therapy
WEVIS CODE HE0795
WV Massage Therapy Licensure Board http://www.wvmassage.org/
National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork http://www.ncbtmb.org/
National Consortium for Health Science Education Health Care Standards http://www.healthscienceconsortium.org/docs/therapeutic_svcs_pathway.pdf
Sample of reported job title upon completion of Massage Therapy Specialization: Massage Therapist, Licensed Massage Therapist, Certified Massage Therapist
Sample of reported job titles upon completion of additional education: Licensed Massage Practitioner (LMP), Bodywork Therapist, Clinical Massage Therapist, Hospice Massage Therapist, Integrated Deep Tissue Massage Therapist, Medical Massage Therapist
INDUSTRY CREDENTIALS
Licensed Massage Therapist, CPR/AED Healthcare Provider or Professional Rescuer, First Aid, Bloodborne Pathogens Training: Preventing Disease Transmission
REQUIRED COURSES (Required Sequence)
Note: A minimum course completion score of 80% is required for progression to next course.
WVEIS Code
0714 Introduction to Health Care
0716 Body Structures and Functions
0831 Massage Therapy I
0832 Massage Therapy II
0833 Massage Therapy III
0834 Massage Therapy IV
0835 Application of Massage Therapy
ELECTIVE COURSE
1060 Essentials of Addiction and Prevention
SKILL SETS
Health Care Delivery System
Safety Practices
Environmental Safety
Professional Ethics and Legal Responsibilities
Leadership Development
Patient/Client Customer Service
Communications
Technical Skills
Health Maintenance Practices
Information Technology Applications
Math and Science Foundation
Personal Money Management
Academic Foundation
Basic Structure of the Human Body
Cells, Tissues, Organs and Organ Systems
Body Systems
Genetics
Principles of Massage Therapy
Business Practices/Standards
Evaluation and Assessment
Health Maintenance Practices
Technical Skills
Massage Techniques and Application
Introduction to Health Care WVEIS 0714
Skill Set / Health Care Delivery SystemKnowledge Objectives
0714.1 / Students will demonstrate knowledge of
· health care delivery system.
· role and responsibilities of the consumer within the healthcare system.
· types of health care providers.
· range of services available within the health care system.
· health care team.
· methods of payment for healthcare services.
· emerging health care issues.
Performance Objectives
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0714.8 / Students will
· explain the difference between public, private, government and non-profit health care delivery systems.
· investigate factors that affect the delivery of health care.
· investigate the roles and responsibilities of the consumer within the health care system.
· discuss various types of health care providers and the services they provide.
· explain how different types of health care providers fit into the health care team.
· explain methods of payment for health care services.
· discuss emerging issues including technology, epidemiology, bioethics and socioeconomics on health care delivery systems.
Skill Set / Safety Practices
Knowledge Objectives
0714.9 / Students will demonstrate knowledge of
· infection control.
· controlling the growth and spread of microorganisms.
· “at risk” behaviors/public education regarding infectious diseases.
· resources/services available to patient/client with infectious disease.
· Standard Precautions.
Performance Objectives
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0714.21 / Students will
· explain principles of infection control.
· perform hand washing according to Centers for Disease Control regulations.
· don and remove non-sterile gloves.
· discuss surgical asepsis.
· demonstrate how to correctly dispose of biohazardous materials according to appropriate government guidelines such as OSHA.
· recognize emerging diseases and disorders.
· distinguish between fact and fiction about the transmission and treatment of diseases caused by bloodborne pathogens including Hepatitis B.
· identify "at risk" behaviors that promote the spread of diseases caused by blood- borne pathogens and the public education necessary to combat the spread of these diseases.
· identify community resources and services available to individuals with diseases caused by blood borne pathogens.
· apply infection control techniques designed to prevent the spread of diseases caused by bloodborne pathogens to the care of all patients following Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines.
· describe and implement Standard Precautions.
· demonstrate knowledge of the legal aspects of AIDS, including testing.
Skill Set / Environmental Safety
Knowledge Objectives
0714.22 / Students will demonstrate knowledge of
· health, safety and environmental management systems.
· environmental safety.
Performance Objectives
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0714.38 / Students will
· describe types of health, safety and environmental management systems within health care organizations.
· discuss the importance of environmental safety to organizational performance and regulatory compliance.
· describe personal and work site safety rules and regulations that maintain safe and healthy work environments.
· demonstrate the safe use of medical equipment.
· explain and apply the theory of root-cause analysis.
· identify and describe methods in medical error reduction and prevention in various healthcare settings.
· identify and practice security procedures for medical supplies and equipment.
· demonstrate personal safety procedures based on Occupations Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Centers for Disease Control (CDC) regulations (including Standard Precautions).
· recognize Materials Data Safety Sheets (MSDS) and comply with safety signs, symbols and labels.
· demonstrate proper body mechanics and ergonomics.
· demonstrate the procedure for properly identifying patients.
· demonstrate procedures for the safe transport and transfer of patients.
· describe fire safety, disaster and evacuation procedures.
· create a disaster and/or emergency response plan.
· discuss patient safety goals provided/endorsed by The Joint Commission. (www.jointcommission.org)
· explain emergency procedures in response to workplace accidents.
Skill Set / Professional Ethics and Legal Responsibilities
Knowledge Objectives
0714.39 / Students will demonstrate knowledge of
· professional ethics.
· legal responsibilities.
Performance Objectives
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0714.60 / Students will
· discuss the legal framework of health care occupations including Scope of Practice legislation.
· explain practices that could result in malpractice, liability, negligence, abandonment, false imprisonment and fraud.
· demonstrate procedures for accurate documentation and record keeping.
· interpret health care facility policy and procedures.
· explain the patients' "Bill of Rights."
· identify and implement standards of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
· describe Advance Directives.
· discuss key issues surrounding end of life care.
· recognize the steps in the grieving process.
· distinguish between express, implied and informed consent.
· explain the laws governing harassment, labor and employment.
· differentiate between legal and ethical issues in healthcare.
· describe a code of ethics consistent with health care occupations.
· identify and compare personal, professional and organizational ethics.
· recognize the limits of authority and responsibility of health care workers including legislated Scope of Practice.
· recognize and report illegal and/or unethical practices of health care workers.
· recognize and report abuse including domestic violence and neglect.
· evaluate and justify decisions based on ethical reasoning.
· evaluate alternative responses to workplace situations based on personal,
professional, ethical, legal responsibilities and employer policies.
· identify and explain personal and long-term consequences of unethical or illegal behaviors in the workplace.
· interpret and explain written organizational policies and procedures.
Skill Set / Leadership Development
Knowledge Objectives
0714.61 / Students will demonstrate knowledge of
· public speaking.
· parliamentary law.
· leadership concepts.
· characteristics of effective teams and organizations.
Performance Objectives
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0714.66 / Students will
· develop and deliver speeches.
· participate in meetings using parliamentary procedure.
· attend leadership conferences and training (local, state and/or national).
· volunteer in community service opportunities.
· participate in career development events.
Skill Set / Patient/Client Customer Service
Knowledge Objectives
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0714.70 / Students will demonstrate knowledge of
· customer service.
· patient/client satisfaction.
· patient/client needs assessment.
· quality standards for services.
Performance Objectives
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0714.82 / Students will
· demonstrate respectful and empathetic treatment of all patients/clients.
· hear and work to resolve complaints from patients/clients or the public.
· check completed work for spelling, punctuation and format.
· greet visitors or callers and handle their inquiries or direct them to the appropriate persons according to their needs.
· answer inquiries pertaining to patient care policies and services and work to resolve patient/client complaints.
· measure and assess patient/client and employee satisfaction.
· confer with patients/clients by telephone or in person to provide information about health care or services, take orders from superiors, obtain details of complaints and forward to instructor/supervisor.
· keep records of patient/client interactions, recording details of inquiries, complaints or comments, as well as actions taken per health care institution guidelines.
· check to ensure that appropriate changes were made to work toward resolving patient/client problems.
· describe points of patient safety and respond to questions.
· investigate and work to resolve complaints regarding food quality, service or patient/client care within your scope of practice.
· identify the characteristics of each health care industry’s target market.
Skill Set / Communications
Knowledge Objectives
0714.83 / Students will demonstrate knowledge of
· concepts of effective communication skills.
· written communication skills.
· oral communication skills.
· interpreting information and ideas.
Performance Objectives
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0714.99 / Students will
· interpret verbal and nonverbal communication.
· apply basic speaking and active listening skills including reflection, restatement and clarification techniques.
· recognize barriers to communication.
· recognize the elements of communication using a sender-receiver model.
· apply speaking and active listening skills.
· develop basic observational skills and related documentation strategies in written and oral form.
· use appropriate medical/dental terminology and abbreviations.
· recognize elements of written and electronic communication including writing a letter (spelling, grammar and formatting).
· recognize the importance of courtesy and respect for clients/patients and other health care workers and maintain good interpersonal relationships.
· discuss how to adapt communication skills to varied levels of understanding and cultural orientation including diverse age, cultural, economic, ethnic and religious groups.
· distinguish between and report subjective and objective information.
· report relevant information in order of occurrence.
· select and employ appropriate communication concepts and strategies to enhance oral and written communication in the workplace.
· locate, organize and reference written information from various sources.
· design, develop and deliver formal and informal presentations using appropriate media to engage and inform diverse audiences.
· develop and interpret tables and charts to support written and oral communication.
Skill Set / Health Maintenance Practices
Knowledge Objectives
0714.100 / Students will demonstrate knowledge of
· healthy behaviors.
· wellness.
· nutrition.
· disease prevention.
· complementary/alternative health practices.
Performance Objectives
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0714.112 / Students will
· apply behaviors that promote health and wellness.
· identify personal health practices and environmental factors which affect optimal function of each of the major body systems.
· identify psychological reactions to illness including defense mechanisms.
· discuss the adverse effects of the use of alcohol, tobacco and both legal and illegal drugs on the human body, and apply safety practices related to these and other high risk behaviors.
· distinguish among the five schedules of controlled substances.
· explain basic concepts of positive self-image, wellness and stress.
· develop a wellness and stress control plan that can be used in personal and professional life.
· explore and utilize the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s MyPlate Food guide. www.choosemyplate.gov
· examine the basic food group.
· identify the six essential nutrients.
· describe strategies for the prevention of disease including health screenings and examinations.
· discuss complementary (alternative) health practices as they relate to wellness and disease prevention.
Skill Set / Technical Skills
Knowledge Objectives
0714.113 / Students will demonstrate knowledge of
· medical emergency response procedures.
Performance Objectives
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0714.117 / Students will
· monitor and record vital signs.
· describe legal parameters related to the administration of emergency care.
· obtain and maintain training or certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), automated external defibrillator (AED), foreign body airway obstruction (FBAO) and first aid.
· recognize adverse drug related emergencies and take appropriate first aid action.
Skill Set / Information Technology Applications
Knowledge Objectives
0714.118 / Students will demonstrate knowledge of
· information technology.
Performance Objectives
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0714.126 / Students will
· communicate using technology to access and distribute data and other information.
· describe technology applications in healthcare.
· define terms and demonstrate basic computer skills.
· interpret information from electronic medical documents.
· employ technological tools to expedite workflow including word processing, databases, reports, spreadsheets, multimedia presentations, electronic calendar, contacts, email and Internet applications.
· use personal information management (PIM) applications to increase workplace
efficiency.
· employ computer operations applications to access, create, manage, integrate and store information.
· employ collaborative/groupware applications to facilitate group work.
Skill Set / Math and Science Foundation
Knowledge Objectives
0714.127 / Students will demonstrate knowledge of
· math and science.
Performance Objectives
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0714.137 / Students will
· construct charts/tables/graphs to interpret health care practices using functions and data.
· measure time, temperature, distance, capacity, and mass/weight.
· make, use and convert using both traditional and metric units.
· make estimates and approximations and judge the reasonableness of the result.
· convert from regular time to the 24-hour clock.
· demonstrate ability to evaluate and draw conclusions.
· formulate scientifically investigable questions, construct investigations, collect and evaluate data, and develop scientific recommendations based on findings.
· demonstrate knowledge of arithmetic operations.
· analyze and apply data and measurements to solve problems and interpret
documents.
· discuss the role of creativity in constructing scientific questions, methods and
explanations.
Skill Set / Personal Money Management
Knowledge Objectives
0714.138 / Students will demonstrate knowledge of
· personal money-management concepts, procedures and strategies.
Performance Objectives
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0714.145 / Students will
· identify and describe the services and legal responsibilities of
financial institutions.
· describe the effect of money management on personal and career goals.
· develop a personal budget and financial goals.
· complete financial instruments for making deposits and withdrawals.
· maintain financial records.
· read and reconcile financial statements.
· research, compare and contrast investment opportunities.
Body Structures and Functions WVEIS 0716