Regulatory and Accreditation Agencies

The following institutions license and regulate our institution:

South Dakota Cosmetology Commission
500 E Capitol
Pierre, SD 57501
Phone: 605-775-6193
Website: www.state.sd.us/bdcomm/cosmet
E-mail: cosmetology@state.sd.us

South Dakota Board of Massage Therapy
217 W.Missouri Ave.
Pierre, SD 57501
Phone: 605-773-3440
Fax: 605-773-7175
massagetherapy@state.sd.us
https://doh.sd.gov/boards/massage/

National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts & Sciences, Inc. (NACCAS)
3015 Colvin Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 600-7600

Nationally accredited by National Accrediting Commissions of Career Arts & Sciences, Inc (NACCAS). The National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences (NACCAS) is recognized by the United States Department of Education as a national accrediting agency for postsecondary schools and departments of cosmetology arts and sciences, and massage therapy, including those offered via Distance Education.

If you are interested in reviewing or receiving a copy of the school’s state license/approval or a copy of the school’s letter of accreditation, please contact the school director.

The National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) is a nationally accredited credentialing body, formed to set high standards for those who practice therapeutic massage and body work. It does this through a nationally recognized certification program that evaluates and attests to the core skills, abilities, knowledge and attributes expected of entry-level practitioners of therapeutic massage and bodywork.

National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork
1901 S.Meyers Road, Suite 240
Oakbrook Terrace, IL 21275-8845
Phone: 703-610-9015 Fax: 703-610-9005
Automated Line: 800-296-0664

The mission of the South Dakota Board of Massage Therapy is to protect the health & safety of the public by licensure of qualified persons and enforcement of the statues, rules and regulations governing the practice of Massage Therapy, including processing and investigating properly filed complaint and holding hearings as warranted. Upon completion of the program you will be eligible for application to National Certification Board of Therapeutic Massage & Bodyworks for national testing & certifications.

American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA)
500 Davis Street, Suite 900
Evanston, IL 60201
Phone: 877-905-2700 Fax: 847-864-1178
E-mail: info@amtamassage.org
www.amtamassage.com

Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals (ABMP)
271 Sugarbush Drive
Evergreen, CO 80439-9766
Phone: 800-485-2267
Fax: 800-667-8260
E-mail: expectmore@abmp.com
www.abmp.com

The Campus Crime Report is provided to the each student prior to enrollment. The Campus Crime Statistics are updated annually (October). If you are interested in reviewing or receiving a copy of the school’s Campus Crime Report, please see the school director and/or the Financial Aid Office, or a copy may be reviewed on the school website.