2011 Therapeutic Massage SLO-student
Western Student Learning Results (Program Outcomes) for 2011 # of Grads: 15 Source: Student # of Responses: 12 Program: Therapeutic Massage Outcome What did you like about this program? Yes 12 100.00% No 0 Unk 0 NA Result 0 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes What would you change about this program? 12 100.00% 0 0 I like the hands on learning being able to work on people from the pubic beacuse it helps us to prepare for after graduation I think this is a very good program. I really liked that we starting doing hands on stuff right off the bat. It was good to jump in right away getting hands on experience. I also really like doing clinic. It was really nerve-wracking the first few times, but once we got the hang of things, I really liked it. It was great to start making contact with people in the community & start working on people from the public rather than just working on one another. The best part was that each client was different & presented different problems that required me to stop & think about how I needed to alter their massage so it would be the most beneficial to them. It was a great learning experience & I know it made me a better massage therapist. I liked learning that I could do what ever I liked in the modalilies that we learned. I liked the hands-on approach and the clinical experience. I liked when the accupuncture guy came in to fill us in about it. I liked the hands on work Yes, I have learned about all the current information I need to know about Therapeutic Massage to achieve my dreams. I love that it's something hands on and you're learning something new every day. 0 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Monday, September 19, 2011 Feedback Western Wisconsin Technical College I would suggest more use of the Salvo book, chapter by chapter from start to finish. Use of the syllabus more closely as it is written. More use of blackboard and e-mail as a means of communication. Post info early on and leave anything that will be used throughout the program posted. Expect students to use these mediums. Nothing. I think the cirriculum is useful. There needs to be a little bit more organization. it needs to be more organized. also i think maybe this should be a 2 yr program considering there is alot to learn and that we could also learn alot more modalities that the ones that we did. also the ones we did learn, some we spent very few time on and i feel like i could have learned more to a better extent if more time was provided. the organization could be improved on both in myself and the proffesor It would be nice to have pictures and mirrors on the walls in the clinic rooms. I would have liked for the teacher to be more organized,and more understaning when students are close to the required percent to pass. Organization, better organized Teacher could be much more organized. Page 1 of 4 Outcome Yes No Unk NA Result Yes Yes Use effective communication skills. 12 100.00% 0 0 Yes Yes Yes 9 75.00% 3 25.00% 0 Some of the curriculum could definitely be improved. I don't think that Jeanne should be the one teaching pathology or business. I haven't really gained a whole lot from those classes & I think they could have been a lot better if they were instructed by someone else. I also think that Jeanne could do a better job of preparing us for the national exam. I think that an 8 week class that focused on that would be great. Right now, we have Nancy come in on Mondays & we review for about an hour, but I don't think it's been very beneficial. There's so much material covered on the national exam & reviewing for 1 hour a week doesn't even begin to scratch the surface of what we'll be tested on. I don't feel prepared for the exam at all. the time frame 0 Yes Yes Apply mathematical concepts. Feedback Better use and more use of blackboard as reminders Yes. I have learned how to communicate in ways I didn't know were necessary. yes No comment. I felt that I used good communication. It would be nice if the teacher provider consistent written ciommunications via black board. 0 Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Use technology effectively. Monday, September 19, 2011 12 100.00% 11 91.67% 0 0 0 0 1 0 8.33% 0 no No additional comments Yes Yes No Demonstrate ability to value self and work ethically with others in a diverse population. 12 100.00% 0 No additional comments yes Yes Yes Demonstrate ability to think critically. 12 100.00% yes, clinc hours and service learning experience. No additional comments yes Yes Yes Transfer social and natural science theories into practical applications. No additional comments The business plan involved mathematical skills. n/a yes No additional comments I think that the teachers need a training in how to use the equipment in the rooms. Also, it would be nice if blackboard grades were updated in a timely manner. N/A only cost of services was discuss not how to charge tax on the bill of sale. 0 0 0 0 Western Wisconsin Technical College Page 2 of 4 Outcome Make decisions that incorporate the importance of sustainability Yes 12 100.00% No 0 Unk 0 NA Result Feedback 0 Yes Yes Yes Yes Apply appropriate therapeutic massage techniques according to a client's condition/needs. 12 100.00% 0 0 yes No additional comments No additional comments yes i feel as if i know how to care for each client and their specific needs. yes we learned a lot about client safety and what they would need for their condition yes 0 Yes Yes Implement knowledge of human anatomy, pathology and kinesiology in the practice of therapeutic massage. 12 100.00% 0 0 0 Yes Yes Yes Yes Apply knowledge of assessment criteria in order to adapt massage to a diverse population. 12 100.00% 0 0 yes our anatomy and kinesiology teacher scott did a great job! but we need a different patho teacher. and more time to spend on it. the teacher didnt really teach us that much about it. we just skimmed over a powerpoint. yes yes, the classes were hard No further comments 0 Yes Yes Yes Yes Educate client on post massage care (use of hot/cold, stretching, hydration, etc.) 12 100.00% 11 91.67% 0 1 0 8.33% 0 yes, pathology was a big help Could have more applications of contraindications instead of having the students explain diseases in lay terms. Yes Recognize and apply knowledge of contraindications of massage for the client's condition. yes yes, their is a communication prior to the massage on what care they would need Instead of having students go to spa to learn about spa treatments. I feel more discussuion would be good and still applying knowleadge. 0 0 No Implement universal health precautions for infection control in the massage environment. 12 100.00% 0 0 0 Yes Monday, September 19, 2011 Western Wisconsin Technical College yes Page 3 of 4 Outcome Practice within the massage therapy scope of practice. Yes 12 100.00% No 0 Unk 0 NA Result Feedback 0 Yes Yes Maintain the professional and ethical standards as set by the State of Wisconsin, professional organizations and/or the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork. Aggregate Assessment of Achievement Monday, September 19, 2011 12 100.00% 199 97.55% 0 5 0 2.45% 0 yes, clinicals! yes 0 0 Western Wisconsin Technical College Page 4 of 4
