Frequently Asked Questions
California State Certification
Please refer to our page regarding State Certification.
What is State Certification?
State Certification is voluntary certification through the California Massage Therapy Council (CAMTC). Students may apply for either Certified Massage Practitioner (CMP) or Certified Massage Therapist (CMT).
What is the Difference between CMP & CMT?
To apply for a California State CMP, a Practitioner will need 250 hours from one state approved school. Please visit the CAMTC website for qualified schools. To apply for a state CMT, a Practitioner will need to have 500 hours, which may be accumulated from different schools.
How Do I Apply for State Certification?
Visit camtc.org to fill out an application. CAMTC.org will provide information on application fees, fingerprints, etc.
What do I Need From My School?
You will need to request transcripts from the approved school you attended, to be sent directly to the CAMTC.
Application & Registration:
How can I get more information about classes and tuition?
TLC publishes course catalogs quarterly. We encourage you to read through our course catalogs. You can download them from our website or call/email to request a paper copy. Our course catalogs include all dates and times of classes offered for that specific quarter, as well as tuition and financial information. We welcome inquiries. Please call or email our school office with your questions.
How do I apply?
Contact our school office to request an application. Applications are available for download as well. Call our school office to schedule your enrollment interview today.
Tuition and Financial Information:
How much is tuition?
Tuition and cost of programs/classes may vary depending on what classes, courses or certificate programs an individual student attends. Please refer to our quarterly course catalogs to find the most current tuition information. Individual class costs are listed in our course catalogs.
How can I pay for my tuition?
We accept cash, check, MasterCard and Visa. Ask about our “Early Bird” discounts. We have payment plans available. Payment plans are set up on an individual basis between student and school registrar. For payment plans, tuition must be paid in full by the half way mark of the quarter attended.
What is an Early Bird Discount (EBD)?
Early Bird discounts are offered every quarter. If tuition is paid in full by a predetermined date, students can save 10%–15% off tuition, on selected classes and programs. EBD due dates vary by quarter. Dates and eligible courses are listed in quarterly catalogs.
Programs, Classes & CEUs:
What do we offer?
TLC offers certificate programs in Massage Therapy, Hypnotherapy, Doula, Essential Oils Therapy, and Personal Enrichment classes. We offer individual classes and CEUs.
How often does TLC offer classes?
We offer certificate programs and CEU courses quarterly. Please refer to our quarterly course catalog to view what is offered in a specific quarter. For the convenience of our students, we also offer many of our most popular courses several times during the year.
Do we offer continuing education for transfer students?
Yes, we have a wealth of classes for transfer students as well as CEUs for nurses. Check with the school Registrar about requirements for transfer students and for obtaining CEUs.
How long does it take to complete the 250 hour Level I Massage Practitioner Certificate program?
Students attending a level I program full time (day or evening) can complete in one quarter (8–10 weeks). Part time completion may take two–four quarters to complete.
What levels of certification in Massage Therapy does TLC offer?
We offer certification beginning with the 250 hour level I MPC (massage practitioner certificate), our level II–350 hour intermediate MPC, level III–550 hour MTC (massage therapist certificate), 750 hour Natural Health Educator and 1000 hour Natural Health Councilor. For requirements regarding certificate programs please refer to our Massage Certification page.
General Information:
How many students per class?
We have a minimum of 6 and a maximum of 16 per class.
How do I request a transcript?
Contact our school office to request a transcript. There is a one time fee of $25.00.
How long are records kept?
We encourage all of our students to keep all of their records, certificates and transcripts for as long as possible. Vocational colleges in CA are required to keep records for 5 years after the last attended class. Once student records are disposed of they cannot be recreated.
