Our Approvals
- South Bay Massage College was granted approval to operate from the Bureau for Private Postsecondary & Vocational Education in July1998.
(BPPE School Code 1936381) - CAMTC Approved School Number SCH0024 on July 1, 2016
- Approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) -(Code 395995-00)
- Approved by Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals
- South Bay Massage College is a private institution and is approved to operate by the Bureau for Private Post Secondary Education. (www.bppe.ca.gov) The Bureau’s approval means that the institution and its operation comply with the standards established under the law for instruction by private postsecondary educational institutions in California. Institutional approval must be renewed annually and is subject to continuing review.
Benefits of South Bay Massage College
- State-Approved - Since July 1998 by Bureau for Private Postsecondary & Vocational Education (BPPE) - Code 1936381, and CAMTC - Code SCH0024 on July 1, 2016.
- Main Focus is teaching massage therapy & massage related subjects.
- High Job Placement Rates - Over 90% of our graduates get placed into massage therapy jobs.
- Payment Plans & Loan Options - Both are available to meet your needs.
- Flexible Class Schedules - Day, evening and weekend classes.
- Small Class Size - Typically 6-10 students per class.
- Affordable Tuition - Most Cost-Effective Massage Program in Southern California!
- Expert Instructors - Doctors of Chiropractic teach our anatomy and injury related courses and all of our instructors are state certified to teach.
- Over 1,000 hours of State-Approved Classes - Our program gives our students a strong foundation for their massage career. You get to choose classes that you have an interest in learning.
South Bay Massage College Graduates qualify for the Board/National certification exam and city/state license exams, if required. 500 hours of massage education is required to become nationally certified. Employers post their massage positions, available to our SBMC graduates.
National Certification - Called "Board" Certification now in 2015
Upon successful completion of 750 hours at SBMC training, many of our graduates take the Board Certification Examination. This voluntary test has been established to measure entry level competence in the field. SBMC comprehensive training in massage prepares our graduates for the national certification exam.
National Certification - Called "Board" Certification now in 2015
Upon successful completion of 750 hours at SBMC training, many of our graduates take the Board Certification Examination. This voluntary test has been established to measure entry level competence in the field. SBMC comprehensive training in massage prepares our graduates for the national certification exam.
State of California — California Private Postsecondary and Education Act of 2009
South Bay Massage College approval to operate in the State of California is based on provisions of the California Private Postsecondary Education Act (CPPEA) of 2009, which is effective January 1, 2010. Under Section 94802(a) of CPPEA. The Act is administered by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education, under the Department of Consumer Affairs. The Bureau can be reached at: P.O. Box 980818, Sacramento, CA 95798-0818, 916.574.7774.
The Bureau establishes educational standards that are intended to serve as the minimum standard for instructional quality and institutional stability for private postsecondary schools in California. The Bureau responds to student complaints and oversees a fund designed to help reimburse a student's tuition if a school closes unexpectedly. The Bureau is also responsible for approving education and training programs for veterans.
The Bureau establishes educational standards that are intended to serve as the minimum standard for instructional quality and institutional stability for private postsecondary schools in California. The Bureau responds to student complaints and oversees a fund designed to help reimburse a student's tuition if a school closes unexpectedly. The Bureau is also responsible for approving education and training programs for veterans.
