2017 – 2018
Florida Department of Education
Curriculum Framework 

Program Title:	Massage Therapy
Program Type:	Career Preparatory
Career Cluster:	Health Science

This program has been daggered for deletion with 2016-2017 being the last cohort of students permitted to enroll in the program. After 2016-2017, no new students may be enrolled in this program. Beginning in 2017-2018, new students should be enrolled in Massage Therapy (NEW) (H120406). 

PSAV	
Program Number	H120405	
CIP Number	0351350100	
Grade Level	30, 31	
Standard Length	750 hours	
Teacher Certification	Refer to the Program Structure section.	
CTSO	HOSA: Future Health Professionals	
SOC Codes (all applicable) 	31-9011 Massage Therapists
31-9099 Healthcare Support Workers, All Other	
CTE Program Resources 	http://www.fldoe.org/academics/career-adult-edu/career-tech-edu/program-resources.stml 	
Basic Skills Level	Mathematics:	9
Language:	10
Reading:	10	

Purpose

This program offers a sequence of courses that provides coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers in the Health Science career cluster; provides technical skill proficiency, and includes competency-based applied learning that contributes to the academic knowledge, higher-order reasoning and problem-solving skills, work attitudes, general employability skills, technical skills, and occupation-specific skills, and knowledge of all aspects of Health Science career cluster. 

The program is designed to prepare students for employment as Florida licensed massage therapists, all other service workers. SOC Code 31-9011-(Massage Therapists).  

The content includes but is not limited to the theory and practice of massage, theory and practice of hydrotherapy, hygiene, practice demonstration, human anatomy and physiology, legal aspects of massage practice, allied modalities, leadership and human relations skills, health and safety, CPR, and employability skills.  Colonic irrigation is optional post initial licensure.

Additional Information relevant to this Career and Technical Education (CTE) program is provided at the end of this document.

Program Structure

This program is a planned sequence of instruction consisting of 2 occupational completion points.

This program is comprised of courses which have been assigned course numbers in the SCNS (Statewide Course Numbering System) in accordance with Section 1007.24 (1), F.S.  Career and Technical credit shall be awarded to the student on a transcript in accordance with Section 1001.44(3)(b), F.S.

To teach the courses listed below, instructors must hold at least one of the teacher certifications indicated for that course.

The following table illustrates the postsecondary program structure:

OCP	Course Number	Course Title	Teacher Certification	Length	SOC Code	
A	HSC0003	Basic Healthcare Worker	MASSAGE TH 7 G	90 hours	31-9099	
B	MSS0205	Massage Therapist 1 		360 hours	31-9011
	
	MSS0206	Massage Therapist 2		300 hours		

Regulated Programs

After completion of this program students will be eligible to make an application to take the licensure examination approved by the Board of Massage Therapy.

Contact:	Department of Health
	Board of Massage Therapy
	4052 Bald Cypress Way
	Bin # CO6
	Tallahassee, FL 32399 850/488-0595

Course of Study Classroom Hours as stated in F.A.C. 64B7-32.003 -

Anatomy and Physiology	150 
	Basic Massage Theory and History	100 
	Clinical Practicum	125 
	Allied Modalities	76 
	Business	15 
	Theory and Practice of Hydrotherapy	15 
	Florida Laws and Rules	10 
	(Chapters 456 and 480, F.S. and Chapter 64B7, F.A.C.)
	Professional Ethics	4 
	HIV/AIDS Education	3 
	Medical Errors	2 

If students in this program are seeking a licensure, certificate or registration through the Department of Health, please refer to 456.0635 F.S. for more information on disqualification for a license, certificate, or registration through the Department of Health. 

Colonic irrigation instruction is optional post initial licensure. If such instruction is provided, it must meet minimum standards as provided per Board rule 64B7-32.005.

Common Career Technical Core – Career Ready Practices

Career Ready Practices describe the career-ready skills that educators should seek to develop in their students.  These practices are not exclusive to a Career Pathway, program of study, discipline or level of education.  Career Ready Practices should be taught and reinforced in all career exploration and preparation programs with increasingly higher levels of complexity and expectation as a student advances through a program of study. 

1. Act as a responsible and contributing citizen and employee. 

2. Apply appropriate academic and technical skills. 

3. Attend to personal health and financial well-being. 

4. Communicate clearly, effectively and with reason. 

5. Consider the environmental, social and economic impacts of decisions. 

6. Demonstrate creativity and innovation. 

7. Employ valid and reliable research strategies. 

8. Utilize critical thinking to make sense of problems and persevere in solving them. 

9. Model integrity, ethical leadership and effective management. 

10. Plan education and career path aligned to personal goals. 

11. Use technology to enhance productivity. 

12. Work productively in teams while using cultural/global competence. 

Standards

After successfully completing this program, the student will be able to perform the following:

01.0	Demonstrate knowledge of the healthcare delivery system and health occupations.
02.0	Demonstrate the ability to communicate and use interpersonal skills effectively.
03.0	Demonstrate legal and ethical responsibilities.
04.0	Demonstrate an understanding of and apply wellness and disease concepts.
05.0	Recognize and practice safety and security procedures.
06.0	Recognize and respond to emergency situations.
07.0	Recognize and practice infection control procedures.
08.0	Demonstrate an understanding of information technology applications in healthcare.
09.0	Demonstrate employability skills.
10.0	Demonstrate knowledge of blood borne diseases, including HIV/AIDS.
11.0	Apply basic math and science skills. 
12.0	Exhibit an understanding of the principles of the theories of therapeutic massage and demonstrate the proper techniques of massage manipulations.
13.0	Exhibit an understanding of the principles of the theory of hydrotherapy and use hydrotherapy modalities.
14.0	Demonstrate safety and health practices that are conducive to the hygiene of massage therapist and the client/patient.
15.0	Demonstrate knowledge of the Florida Massage Practice Act and the rules of the Board of Massage Therapy (Chapter 480, F.S., Chapter 456 F.S., and Chapter 64B7).
16.0	Explain the use of allied studies related to massage therapy.
17.0	Demonstrate an understanding of human anatomy and physiology as related to the practice of massage therapy.
18.0	Demonstrate knowledge of basic business practices and standards.

2017 – 2018
Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Program Title:	Massage Therapy 
PSAV Number:	H120405

The Basic Health Care Worker (HSC0003) is referred to as the Health Science Core and is the first OCP in the majority of the PSAV health science programs. Secondary and Postsecondary students completing the health science core will not have to repeat the core in any other health science program in which it is a part.  When the recommended sequence is followed, the structure allows students to complete at specified points for employment or remain for advanced training or cross-training.

PSAV Course Number:  HSC0003
Occupational Completion Point:  A 
Basic Healthcare Worker – 90 Hours – SOC Code 31-9099	
 
To ensure consistency whenever these courses are offered, the health science core standards (1-11) have been placed in a separate document. You can access the course standards and benchmarks by visiting this link: http://www.fldoe.org/core/fileparse.php/5652/urlt/health_sci_core_psav_cc_1718.rtf

Course Number: MSS0205
Occupational Completion Point: B
Massage Therapist 1 – 360 Hours – SOC Code 31-9011	
12.0	Exhibit an understanding of the principles of the theories of therapeutic massage and demonstrate the proper techniques of massage manipulations--The student will be able to:	
12.01	Discuss the history of massage therapy and historical practitioners.	
12.02	Explain the physiological effects of massage therapy.	
12.03	Perform the various manipulations.	
12.04	Discuss the effects and usage of lubricants in massage therapy and apply appropriately. 	
12.05	Demonstrate an understanding of assessment indications and contraindications of massage therapy and various pathological conditions.	
12.06	Interview the client/patient to ascertain his/her indications and/or contraindications for therapy.	
12.07	Operate specific massage therapy equipment.	
12.08	Practice proper body mechanics.	
12.09	Perform proper client/patient draping techniques.	
13.0	Exhibit an understanding of the principles of the theory of hydrotherapy and use hydrotherapy modalities--The student will be able to:	
13.01	Interview the clients/patients to ascertain their indications and/or contraindications for therapy.	
13.02	Perform hydrotherapy services such as thermal and cryotherapy. 	
13.03	Demonstrate knowledge of accepted temperature and time standards for each hydrotherapy technique.	
14.0	Demonstrate safety and health practices that are conducive to the hygiene of massage therapist and the client/patient--The student will be able to:	
14.01	Explain the ways a facility should be planned and maintained to promote health and safety.	
14.02	Demonstrate proper client/patient positioning, support, draping techniques.	
14.03	Outline practices conducive to personal health, appearance and cleanliness.	
14.04	List and explain measures conducive to eliminating medical errors.	
	
Course Number: MSS0206
Occupational Completion Point: B
Massage Therapist 2 – 300 Hours – SOC Code 31-9011	
15.0	Demonstrate knowledge of the statutes and rules of Florida massage practice act and the rules of the fl board of massage therapy (Chapter 480, F.S.; Chapter 64b7). – The student will be able to:	
15.01	State the purpose of the Massage Practice Act.	
15.02	State the qualifications necessary for licensure and renewal of license.	
15.03	State the function of the Board of Massage Therapy and the Department of Health.	
15.04	State the conditions necessary for acceptance for examination by the Board.	
15.05	State the requirements for massage therapy establishments and their inspection.	
15.06	Understand the grounds for which disciplinary actions may be taken by the Board of Massage Therapy.	
15.07	Define the terms:  Board, Department, Massage Therapist, Apprentice, Inactive Licensure, Establishment and Licensure.	
16.0	Explain the use of allied studies related to massage therapy. –The student will be able to:	
16.01	Identify various modalities utilized within the scope of practice of massage therapy.	
16.02	Identify related modalities outside the scope of massage therapy for the purposes of referral.	
16.03	Educate clients/patients in the use of various self-care techniques and applications such as applying ice, heat and stretching. 	
17.0	Demonstrate an understanding of human anatomy and physiology as related to the practice of massage therapy. – The student will be able to:	
17.01	Explain the structure and function of all the body systems, organs, tissues and cells with emphasis on origins, insertions and actions of muscles.	
17.02	Explain the concept of homeostasis and how it relates to massage therapy and its modalities.	
17.03	Explain the effects on the human body of massage, hydrotherapy, and various modalities.	
17.04	Demonstrate knowledge and use of appropriate medical terminology in the field of massage therapy.	
18.0	Demonstrate knowledge of basic business practices and standards.--The student will be able to:	
18.01	Define basic business practices and standards.	
18.02	List the advantages and disadvantages of business ownership.	
18.03	Identify the necessary personal characteristics of a successful entrepreneur.	
18.04	Identify the business skills needed to operate a small business efficiently and effectively.	

Additional Information

Laboratory Activities

Laboratory investigations that include scientific inquiry, research, measurement, problem solving, emerging technologies, tools and equipment, as well as, experimental, quality, and safety procedures are an integral part of this career and technical program/course. Laboratory investigations benefit all students by developing an understanding of the complexity and ambiguity of empirical work, as well as the skills required to manage, operate, calibrate and troubleshoot equipment/tools used to make observations. Students understand measurement error; and have the skills to aggregate, interpret, and present the resulting data. Equipment and supplies should be provided to enhance hands-on experiences for students.

Special Notes

The program must be approved by the Florida Department of Health, Board of Massage Therapy so that the graduates may take the board approved examination to practice as massage therapists.

Reinforcement of basic skills in English, mathematics, and science appropriate for the job preparatory programs occurs through vocational classroom instruction and applied laboratory procedures or practice.

This program meets the Department of Health HIV/AIDS Domestic Violence and Prevention of Medical Errors education requirements. Upon completion of this program, the instructor will provide a certificate to the student verifying that these requirements have been met.

Following the successful completion of the core the student is eligible to take the National Health Care Foundation Skill Standards Assessment with instructor approval and the completion of a portfolio.

Outcomes 01-11 are referred to as the Health Science Core and do not have to be completed if the student has previously completed the Core in another health occupations program at any level. The Core should be taken first or concurrently with the first course in the program. Following the successful completion of the core, the student is eligible to take the National Health Care Foundation Skill Standards Assessment with instructor approval and the completion of a portfolio.

MyCareerShines is an interactive resource to assist students in identifying their ideal career and to enhance preparation for employment. Teachers are encouraged to integrate this resource into the program curriculum to meet the employability goals for each student.  Access MyCareerShines by visiting: www.mycareershines.org.

Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO)

HOSA: Future Health Professionals is the intercurricular career and technical student organization providing leadership training and reinforcing specific career and technical skills. Career and Technical Student Organizations provide activities for students as an integral part of the instruction offered. 

Cooperative Training – OJT

On-the-job training is appropriate but not required for this program.  Whenever offered, the rules, guidelines, and requirements specified in the OJT framework apply. 

Basic Skills 

In PSAV programs offered for 450 hours or more, in accordance with Rule 6A-10.040, F.A.C., the minimum basic skills grade levels required for postsecondary adult career and technical students to complete this program are:  Mathematics 9, Language 10, and Reading 10. These grade level numbers correspond to a grade equivalent score obtained on a state designated basic skills examination.  

Adult students with disabilities, as defined in Section 1004.02(7), Florida Statutes, may be exempted from meeting the Basic Skills requirements (Rule 6A-10.040).  Students served in exceptional student education (except gifted) as defined in s. 1003.01(3)(a), F.S., may also be exempted from meeting the Basic Skills requirement.  Each school district and Florida College must adopt a policy addressing procedures for exempting eligible students with disabilities from the Basic Skills requirement as permitted in Section 1004.91(3), F.S.

Students who possess a college degree at the Associate of Applied Science level or higher; who have completed or are exempt from the college entry-level examination; or who have passed a state, national, or industry licensure exam are exempt from meeting the Basic Skills requirement (Rule 6A-10.040, F.A.C.)  Exemptions from state, national or industry licensure are limited to the certifications listed on the Basic Skills and Licensure Exemption List which may be accessed from the CTE Program Resources page.

Accommodations

Federal and state legislation requires the provision of accommodations for students with disabilities to meet individual needs and ensure equal access. Postsecondary students with disabilities must self-identify, present documentation, request accommodations if needed, and develop a plan with their counselor and/or instructors. Accommodations received in postsecondary education may differ from those received in secondary education. Accommodations change the way the student is instructed. Students with disabilities may need accommodations in such areas as instructional methods and materials, assignments and assessments, time demands and schedules, learning environment, assistive technology and special communication systems. Documentation of the accommodations requested and provided should be maintained in a confidential file.

Note: postsecondary curriculum and regulated secondary programs cannot be modified.

Additional Resources

For additional information regarding articulation agreements, Bright Futures Scholarships, Fine Arts/Practical Arts Credit and Equivalent Mathematics and Equally Rigorous Science Courses please refer to:
http://www.fldoe.org/academics/career-adult-edu/career-tech-edu/program-resources.stml