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NOTICE TO CAMTC APPLICANTS

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Passage of a CAMTC approved exam is not currently required for CAMTC Certification. While the law previously imposed this requirement, the requirement to pass a CAMTC approved exam has been suspended through December 31, 2027. 

Out-of-State Education

In order for CAMTC to accept massage education from an out-of-state school, it must meet the requirements in the Massage Therapy Act. Detailed info is at:

  • Policies and Procedures for Evaluation of Out-Of-State Education

Education and training received outside of California must be, at a minimum, substantially equivalent to the requirements applied to California school programs. One important aspect of educational program equivalence is whether the educational institution attended has been approved by the national, regional, or state authority with responsibility for vocational program approvals. Such status can readily be ascertained by CAMTC for each of the 50 U.S. states, U.S. territories. 

Out-of-Country Education

  • Policies and Procedures for Evaluation of Out-Of-Country Education

CAMTC FEE SCHEDULE

The current CAMTC Fee Schedule is here. Please check the current fee schedule for applicable fees before submitting an application for CAMTC Certification or Recertification.

Please make sure that you have updated your contact information as required by California State Law, including your phone number, primary email address, home address and each workplace address, within 30 days of any changes. This will help to ensure that you receive a reminder of your need to recertify.  

CAMTC Certificate Holders And Applicants - Understand Violations of CAMTC's Law

Download here:   Summary of Common Actions That Violate CAMTC's Law

CAMTC Authorization Form is now available in English and Chinese

If you would like anyone to be able to receive information in relation to your CAMTC Application, Certification, and any and all issues related to my CAMTC Application or Certification, please print the appropriate form linked below and complete it in English: 

English:     Representative Authorization Form

Chinese:    加州按摩治疗委员会 代表授权表

Notice Regarding CAMTC Recertification

Reminder notifications may be sent to you as a courtesy only, and failure to receive a reminder notification does not waive late fees and your responsibility to submit a fully completed application for recertification in a timely manner to ensure that it is 'received' by CAMTC at least 60 days before the expiration date listed on your certificate. NOTE: You may apply as early as 90 days prior to your expiration date.

To apply for CAMTC Recertification, go to the Certificate Holder Login webpage and scroll down.

 

 

 

 

 

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California Massage Therapy Council’s mission is to protect the public by certifying massage professionals in California that meet the requirements in the law and approving massage programs that meet the minimum standards for training and curriculum.

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All information provided by CAMTC on this web page, and on its other web pages and internet sites, is made available merely to provide immediate access for the convenience of interested persons. While CAMTC believes that the information listed here is reliable, human or mechanical error remains a possibility, as does delay in the posting or updating of information. Therefore, CAMTC makes no guarantee as to the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, currency, or correct sequencing of the information. Neither CAMTC, nor any of the sources of the information relied upon, shall be responsible for any errors or omissions, failure to post or update in a timely manner, or for the use or results obtained from the use of this information.

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File a Complaint

CAMTC takes complaints against massage professionals and schools very seriously. CAMTC's inquiry is limited to investigating conduct by CAMTC certificate holders and applicants that is substantially related to the qualifications, functions, or duties of a certificate holder. In order for us to determine whether the complaint may warrant investigation, you must:

  • Identify yourself by name and contact information. CAMTC DOES NOT INVESTIGATE ANONYMOUS COMPLAINTS.
  • Identify the name of the massage professional, location where the massage professional works or where the conduct complained of occurred, CAMTC certificate number if known, and provide as much other information as possible
  • Describe the conduct in question in detail
  • Indicate whether or not you have filed a police report, and if so, provide information about that report (i.e. date filed, law enforcement agency, report number, etc)

If CAMTC decides to investigate a complaint against a CAMTC massage professional or applicant, you must be willing to:

  • Provide a signed declaration under penalty of perjury
  • Possibly testify to the allegations
  • Explain your relationship with the massage professional
  • Provide any other evidence in your possession

CAMTC IS NOT A LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY NOR GOVERNMENT AGENCY. CAMTC DOES NOT REGULATE MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENTS, AS THAT IS UNDER THE JURISDICTION OF CITIES AND COUNTIES. IT IS WITHIN THE SOLE DISCRETION OF CAMTC WHETHER OR NOT TO INVESTIGATE OR PURSUE ANY CASE AGAINST A MASSAGE PROFESSIONAL.

Please send complaints in writing to CAMTC by email:

complaints@camtc.org

*This email link is for filing formal complaints against certificate holders. It cannot be used for routine inquiries.

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Posted 4/7/11. Revised 10/31/16 and 11/01/2021.

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