Spring 2016 Therapeutic Massage Evening/Part-Time Track

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1 Spring 2016 Therapeutic Massage Evening/Part-Time Track Forsyth Tech s Therapeutic Massage certificate series is the first phase in reaching professional licensure and working towards the later diploma or associates degree. Successful completion of the four-part, eighteen-month curriculum will allow students to acquire the skills and clinical hours necessary for North Carolina licensure eligibility. The four semesters must be completed in sequence (Part I, then II, etc.) with a holiday break separating each certificate. Therapeutic Massage (MTH) is an open enrollment clinical curriculum with 16 cohort seats available each fall. Accepted students must complete all clinical requirements before enrolling in MTH courses. The instructional facility is conveniently located at the Grady P. Swisher Center, 1108 Swisher Center Road in Kernersville, NC. Certificate One (Practitioner I-A) (C45750MA-A) 1/2016-5/2016 M-TH, 6PM-10PM (Practitioner I-B) (C45750MA-B) 5/2016-7/2016 M-TH, 6PM-10PM Certificate Two (Practitioner II-A) (C45750MB-A) 8/ /2016 M-TH, 6PM-10PM (Practitioner II-B) (C45750MB-B) 1/2017-5/2017 M-TH, 6PM-10PM 2016 Clinical Requirements Deadline: December 16, 2015 Diploma or Associates Degree Option Graduates from the certificate series are eligible to earn a future diploma or associates degree in Therapeutic Massage. The additional course requirements will be completed after the certificates have concluded. Anatomy & Physiology BIO 163 (or BIO 165/166 or BIO 168/169) is not required for the certificate program. However, these courses are mandatory for students who wish to earn a diploma or associate s degree from Forsyth Tech s Therapeutic Massage program after completing the certificate series. 1

2 THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE OPEN ENROLLMENT APPLICATION PROCESS 1. Complete a Forsyth Tech Application indicating Spring 2016 Therapeutic Massage. Please keep in mind that you must ultimately choose to enroll in the full-time day or the evening part-time certificate series. The day and evening certificates have independent instructional and clinical schedules Have an official high school transcript or GED scores mailed to the Admissions Office. (Official transcripts can be sent directly from the school to Forsyth Tech and have the school s seal or original signature.) 3. Official college transcripts are only required to be sent to the Admissions Office if applicants are seeking possible transfer credit. The Records Office will review the transcripts for transferrable credit. THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE CLINICAL REQUIREMENTS 1. Clinical Requirements Complete the Clinical Form, scan/print clinical documents, and or take documents to a personal appointment with Kim Moore and Sandy Mason. Be sure to include the following forms: a. 12/16/15: Therapeutic Massage Clinical Form Complete and sign form b. 12/16/15: Healthcare CPR Copy of CPR certification card (approximate cost $50) c. 12/16/15: Professional Massage Session Completion of the form documenting a session received from a licensed massage therapist (approximate cost $50-$70, form will be provided by Ms. Moore or Ms. Mason via or personal appointment). d. 12/16/15: Student Medical Health Form Required to have a medical doctor complete the form (approximate cost of up to $100) and must include your immunization records. e. 12/16/15: Criminal Background Check and Drug Screen Vendor approved by Forsyth Tech (approximate cost of $100; this charge may be variable due to name changes or living in different states & is subject to change. Information will be provided by Ms. Moore or Ms. Mason via or personal appointment). Students are encouraged to complete the clinical requirements as soon as possible since only 16 Day and 16 Evening cohort seats are available. Program seating priority for MTH courses is based on the date clinical requirements are completed. 2

3 A personal advising appointment is required, please Kim Moore or Sandy Mason for their availability. Ms. Moore can be reached by Ms. Mason can be reached by 2. Completion of College level English or Computer Placement Testing All clinical students must be eligible for ENG-111 and earn a final grade of C or higher in a college level English composition course. Placement testing can be waived once official college transcripts or AP scores are received and reviewed by the Records Office. All students must demonstrate English and Reading Competencies to be eligible for clinical program enrollment. Please note completing ENG-111 is not a prerequisite to enter Therapeutic Massage, but students must finish the course to meet graduation requirements. To ensure your success and meet the minimum requirements for ENG-111 (for MTH Certificate I), you may need to complete the computer placement testing (CPT). If the placement test score(s) is below the minimum required for acceptance, a student must complete the appropriate developmental coursework before enrolling in MTH clinical courses. All developmental coursework must be completed and verified by the Therapeutic Massage faculty before a student can enroll in MTH courses. Placement Testing- All applicants must demonstrate English and Reading competencies to be eligible for program consideration. There are 3 different ways that these competencies can be met: a. Placement Test Scores (all scores are valid for 5 years): CPT* COMPASS* ASSET* Sentence Skills 86 Writing 70 Writing Skills 41 Reading Comp. 80 Reading 81 Reading Skills 41 The NC-DAP Reading and English (DRE) have replaced the above tests at all NC Community Colleges. The following are the required scores for those taking NC-DAP: NC-DAP DRE* DRE Composite Score 151 (or higher) Applicants taking the NC-DAP English and Reading test must demonstrate mastery in DRE 096, 097 and 098. *Applicants not meeting these minimum scores should enroll in the appropriate DRE course(s). All DRE courses must be completed before a student can enroll in Therapeutic Massage curriculum courses (MTH 110, MTH 125, etc). b. SAT/ACT scores (valid for five years): Specific scores will waive specific tests SAT Critical Reading OR SAT Writing or ACT Reading- 22+ OR ACT English- 18+ will exempt applicants in Reading and Sentence skills. 3. No D/F/WF Clinical Policy Students who meet placement test score requirements can enroll without having any related coursework completed, assuming all other standards have been satisfied. All therapeutic massage and related general education coursework must have a C or better to be eligible for clinical enrollment. Students who earned a D or F in the related course attempt(s) must repeat the course according to the Progression Path for Therapeutic Massage completion before allowed to enroll in the next clinical course. Failure to remove the grade of D or F will result in unsuccessful completion of the Therapeutic Massage program. 3

4 Therapeutic Massage Related Course(s) Guide PROGRAM COURSE COURSE COURSE CERTIFICATE PROGRAM DIPLOMA PROGRAM ACA-111 For therapeutic massage ENG-112, ENG-114, ENG-115, COM- 120**, COM-231** English Elective Choose One ENG-111 Writing & Inquiry PSY-118, PSY-150** Interpersonal Psychology General Psychology Choose One MED-121 Medical Terminology BIO-163**, or BIO-168 &169** Anatomy & Physiology Choose One ASSOCIATES IN APPLIED SCIENCE BUS-152 Human Relations ART-111, ENG-231, ENG-232, ENG-242, HUM-115, HUM- 120, HUM-130, HUM-160, HUM-220, MUS-110, PHI-215, PHI-240, REL-110 Humanities/ Fine Arts Elective Choose One BIO-271** Pathophysiology 4

5 THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE PROGRAMS CLINICAL FORM 2100 Silas Creek Parkway, Winston-Salem, NC (Submit to Program Coordinator-Therapeutic Massage) (Year Applying For) PLEASE CHECK ONE OF THE PROGRAMS FOR CLINICAL PURPOSES: PROGRAMS AVAILABLE: ASSOCIATE DEGREE DIPLOMA CERTIFICATE Please check one DAY NIGHT Disclaimer: Completing this form does not guarantee entry into a Therapeutic Massage program. Specific program requirements must be met prior to acceptance. PERSONAL INFORMATION PLEASEPRINT Name (First) (Middle Initial) (Last) Student ID#/SSN Mailing Address City State Zip County / / Birthdate MM/DD/YY Home Phone Cell Phone Emergency Contact Phone Sex* Male Female Race* Caucasian African American American Indian Hispanic Asian Other *This information is used for reporting statistical information to our accrediting bodies. CLINICAL REQUIREMENTS Address OFFICIAL HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE ADMISSIONS OFFICE FOR TRANSFER CREDIT EVALUATION Complete Therapeutic Massage Clinical Form Therapeutic Massage Bodywork Observation Form Complete Healthcare CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) Complete Criminal Background Check & Drug Screen (Use Forsyth Tech Approved Vendor) Clinical Site Appointment with Kim Moore (kmoore@forsythtech.edu) or Sandy Mason (smason@forsythtech.edu) College Level English or Complete Computer Placement Testing CRIMINAL BACKGROUND, URINE DRUG SCREEN, FBI FINGER PRINTING AND DISABILITIES STATEMENT Clinical agencies that have contracts with Forsyth Technical Community College require criminal background checks, urine drug screen, and FBI fingerprinting prior to entering their facilities. Failure to meet these requirements will subject the student to dismissal from the program. The program will comply with all clinical affiliation agreements. You will be given detailed information and instructions upon program acceptance. DO YOU HAVE ANY PHYSICAL OR LEARNING DISABILITIES IN WHICH YOU REQUIRE REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS? YES NO IF YES, YOU SHOULD TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT WITH THE ADA COORDINATOR IN THE STUDENT SUCCESS CENTER PRIOR TO TAKING CLASSES I certify that I have read and understand the enclosed application information. I also certify that the above information is correct and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. I understand and agree that misrepresentation or falsification of information on this application may be cause for rejection of my application or for termination after acceptance into any Therapeutic Massage program. Student Signature X SEND DOCUMENT TO: KIM MOORE, PROGRAM COORDINATOR, 2100 SILAS CREEK PARKWAY, WINSTON-SALEM, NC NOTES: M i s s in g D o c u m e n t s : F ile Complete Yes No Date C PR C lin ic a l F o r m C B C / D r u g O n l i n e S c o r e S h e e t O b s e r va t i on F o r m C P T /C o lle g e E N G MTH Clinical Form..docx Updated

6 Therapeutic Massage - AAS Degree Health Technologies A45750 Program Coordinator: Kim Moore (336) or kmoore@forsythtech.edu PLACEMENT TEST SCORES CPT Sentence CPT Reading CPT Arithmetic CPT Algebra (Minimum 55) (Minimum 55) NCDAP Math Scores: Passing score = 7 or higher. Students who pass DMA 060 are also given credit for DMA 070 & 080 DMA 010** DMA 020 DMA 030 DMA 040 DMA 050 DMA 060 **BSP MAT = score of 1 on DMA 010 and score of 6 or less on all the rest of the modules: DMA DMA 060 Unlike other Health Technologies programs, Therapeutic Massage prefers that curriculum general education courses be taken along with program courses if possible, however, students find that taking them ahead of the curriculum may be more manageable. YOU MAY SAVE YOURSELF SEMESTERS OF TIME BY SEEING AN ADMISSIONS COUNSELOR BEFORE TAKING ANY CURRICULUM COURSES. The Therapeutic Massage curriculum has clinical requirements. See Admissions, or additional questions may be asked of program faculty: Kim Moore at kmoore@forsythtech.edu or Sandy Mason at smason@forsythtech.edu GENERAL EDUCATION CORE REQUIREMENTS ENGLISH 6 Semester Hours SOCIAL/BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE 3 Semester Hours Required: Select 1 course from the following ENG 111 PSY 118 Select 1 course from the following: PSY 150 COM 120 ENG 114 COM 231 ENG 115 ENG 112 NATURAL SCIENCE Required: BIO 163 (5 semester hours) 5-8 Semester Hours MATH OR BIO 168 & BIO 169 (8 semester hours) No math curriculum course. Students must score at least 55 on both CPT arithmetic and algebra placement tests or demonstrate mastery in DMA 010, 020, 030, and 040. HUMANITIES/FINE ARTS 3 Semeter Hours OTHER REQUIRED COURSES 7 Semester Hours Select 1 course from the following: MED 121 Medical Terminology ART 111 ENG 231 BUS 152 Business HUM 115 MUS 110 WBL 111 Work Based Learning HUM 120 PHI 215 HUM 130 PHI 240 HUM 220 REL 110 MASSAGE THERAPY CORE REQUIRED COURSES MTH 110 MTH 130 ACA 111 MTH 120 MTH 210 BIO 271 MTH 121 MTH 220 MTH 125 MTH 221 TOTAL HOURS: 70 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS FINANCIAL AID IS PUT ON HOLD AT 120% (84 CREDITS): LIMIT FOR FINANCIAL AID IS 150% (105 CREDITS) Revised SEPT 2015

7 Grady P. Swisher Center Forsyth Tech Community College Therapeutic Massage Program Headquarters 1108 Swisher Center Road Kernersville, NC Office: Fax: Traveling East on I-40 Business to Kernersville, take exit 16 (Colfax) bears left from Business 40 to Hwy Bear 1st right on Old Greensboro Road as you enter the round-about. Turn right on Swisher Center Road past Dudley Products Drive and THE BRIDGE and proceed to the end of the road to the Swisher Center. Traveling from East Mountain Street, turn left on Hwy 421, Bear 1st right on Old Greensboro Road as you enter the round-about.. Turn right on Swisher Center Road past Dudley Products Drive and THE BRIDGE and proceed to the end of the road to the Swisher Center. Traveling East on I-40 Bypass, take Hwy 66 exit 203. Turn left on Hwy 66. At 3rd stoplight, turn right on Industrial Park Drive. At stop sign, turn left on Macy Grove Road. At stop sign, turn left on Old Greensboro Road. Turn left on Swisher Center Road before Dudley Products Drive and proceed to the end of the road to the Swisher Center. Traveling East on I-40 Business, take Hwy 66 exit. Turn left on Hwy 66 and go across I-40 bridge. Turn right on East Mountain Street (Parks Chevrolet is on your right). Turn left on Hwy 421, Bear 1st right on Old Greensboro Road as you enter the round-about. Turn right on Swisher Center Road past Dudley Products Drive and THE BRIDGE and proceed to the end of the road to the Swisher Center. Traveling West on I-40 Bypass, take Hwy 66 exit 203. Turn right on Hwy 66. At 2nd stoplight, turn right on Industrial Park Drive. At stop sign, turn left on Macy Grove Road. At stop sign, turn left on Old Greensboro Road. Turn left at the Forsyth Tech Entrance on Swisher Center Road before Dudley Products Drive and proceed to the end of the road to the Swisher Center. Traveling West on I-40 Business, take Hwy 66 exit and turn left. Turn right on East Mountain Street (Parks Chevrolet is on your right). Turn left on Hwy 421 (you will see DCU Inn and Dudley Products on your right), Bear 1st right on Old Greensboro Road as you enter the round-about.. Turn right at the Forsyth Tech Entrance on Swisher Center Road past Dudley Products Drive and THE BRIDGE and proceed to the end of the road to the Swisher Center. Traveling from High Point Highway 311 towards Kernersville to Hwy 66. Turn right on Hwy 66 and proceed to Kernersville. Cross over Business 40 and turn right on East Mountain Street. Turn left on Hwy 421. Bear 1st right on Old Greensboro Road as you enter the round-about. Turn right at the Forsyth Tech Entrance on Swisher Center Road past Dudley Products Drive and THE BRIDGE and proceed to the end of the road to the Swisher Center. Traveling from High Point Highway 311 towards Kernersville to Hwy 66. Turn right on Hwy 66. At 2nd stoplight, turn right on Industrial Park Drive. At stop sign, turn left on Macy Grove Road. At stop sign, turn left on Old Greensboro Road. Turn left at the Forsyth Tech Entrance on Swisher Center Road before Dudley Products Drive and proceed to the end of the road to the Swisher Center. Hwy 52 South to Business 40 East, take exit 16 (Colfax) bears left from Business 40 to Hwy Bear 1st right on Old Greensboro Road as you enter the round-about. Turn right at the Forsyth Tech Entrance on Swisher Center Road past Dudley Products Drive and THE BRIDGE and proceed to the end of the road to the Swisher Center. 5

8 Forsyth Technical Community College Technical Standards Therapeutic Massage Program (A45750/D45750/C45750MA-MB) The following listing has been prepared to assist you in understanding the technical standards of the Therapeutic Massage program in order to affiliate in the clinical setting and enjoy longevity in the profession. The technical standards as stated here reflect performance abilities that are necessary for a student to successfully complete the requirements of the Therapeutic Massage curriculum. It should be noted that under the Americans with Disabilities Act A qualified person with a disability is one who can perform the essential function of a job with or without reasonable accommodation. Standard Interpersonal abilities sufficient to interact with individuals of various socioeconomic, lifestyle, emotional, cultural, ethnic and intellectual backgrounds. Communication abilities sufficient for interaction with others in verbal and written form. Critical thinking ability sufficient for clinical judgment. Physical abilities sufficient to move around massage tables and treatment areas and use laboratory equipment. Physical health sufficient to perform and receive therapeutic massage. NOTE: A Forsyth Tech Physical Form must be completed and submitted prior to beginning the program. Examples of Necessary Behaviors (not all inclusive) Establish rapport with clients, colleagues, members of the business community and other health care professionals. Demonstrate patience and empathy with clients. Demonstrate giving and receiving therapeutic touch with a variety of individuals. Perform practice work with all class members, instructors, clinic clients and community service populations. Collect assessment data. Explain treatment procedures. Read charts and instructions accurately. Document and interpret clinical findings and treatment protocols. Communicate effectively, efficiently and appropriately with peers, faculty, supervisors, other professionals and clients. Exhibit teamwork skills and a spirit of cooperation. Identify cause and effect relationship in clinical situations. Assimilate knowledge from lecture, laboratory and clinical areas. Retain factual information and use it appropriately. Develop treatment plans. Demonstrate sufficient observation skills to collect data on client treatment and assure client safety during massage treatment. Move around clinical space and equipment. Stretch, bend, lunge or squat as the need arises. Perform bimanual activities easily. Be free of musculoskeletal disorders which could inhibit work. Have stamina to stand and ambulate around the massage table for long periods of time. Be free of disabling or contagious disease. Feel comfortable with touch, and with sick or injured clients. 6

9 Gross and fine motor abilities sufficient to provide safe and effective therapeutic massage. Use equipment appropriately. Use thermal treatment applications. Assist clients with transfer and movement on massage table. Drape appropriately. Move clients through range of motion activities. 7

10 Standard Auditory and visual abilities sufficient for physical assessment and monitoring of treatment. Tactile ability sufficient for assessment and treatment. Critical thinking ability sufficient for professional judgment. Cognitive and perceptual abilities to progress through the coursework and apply skills gained to professional level. Examples of Necessary Behaviors (not all inclusive) Observe client in assessment phase. Observe and respond to client during treatment phase. Educate client post-massage. Perform palpation techniques, perform range of motion with clients, perform soft tissue treatment modalities, perform various manual flexibility techniques. Detect and evaluate change in the palpated findings. Adhere to personal and professional ethics. Adhere to healthcare privacy rules. Adhere to professional standards of boundaries. Modify behavior/performance in the classroom or clinic after feedback from the instructor or clinical supervisor. Show problem-solving ability sufficient to organize and complete multiple tasks accurately and within assigned time frames. Independently initiate routine job tasks. Respond independently and quickly to emergency situations. Deal with abstract and concrete variables, define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Please read the Technical Standards to assess your own abilities to complete this program and demonstrate competence in the profession. Students need to be prepared for the giving and receiving of massages during clinical coursework. If a Therapeutic Massage student believes that he or she cannot meet one or more of the standards without accommodation or modifications, the college must determine, on an individual basis, whether or not the necessary accommodations or modifications can be made reasonably.