VOLUNTARY AGREEMENT:
Loving
Hands Institute has entered into a voluntary agreement with the
Director of the Department of Consumer Affairs to comply with
all State statutes, rules and regulations pertaining to a non-WASC
regionally accredited institution.
Compliance
gives us Approval to Operate pursuant to Section 94905 of
the Education Code, as a California State Licensed
School, offering State Approved Programs.
STATE LICENSING
UPDATE:
http://www.senate.ca.gov
There
is a new bill being proposed by the AMTA - SB 731.
To
read SB 731, go to www.leginfo.ca.gov
and search bill for information. You can subscribe for updates
as it moves through the legislative process.This is a voluntary
bill and implies that
those who certify under it will be exempt from the need for local
permits to practice massage, and can work in any city or county
in California with the one certification.
There
are currently no laws regarding the STATE licensing of the Massage
Therapy profession in the State of California, however, many
cities and counties in this State, require a Certificate of Completion
from a Calif. State Licensed or Registered School in order for
a person to receive a Business License to practice.
The
minimum hours of education for Massage Practitioner status in
this State is 100 Hours , although many cities and counties
require more hours to qualify and some have no requirements at
all. The minimum established hours for Massage Therapist status
is 500 hours of education, as set forth by all the Massage Therapy
trade associations.
SENATE
BILL 412 was defeated in the state assembly by the California
Chiropractic
Association. Most Chiropractors in this State DO NOT WANT TO SEE
THE MASSAGE THERAPY PROFESSION get ANY STATE RECOGNITION WHATSOEVER
and neither do most Physical Therapists.
If
you wish more detailed information, please contact our school
at (707)725-9627
