About CBD College
CBD College has been providing quality education and training to students for over 38 years with thousands of graduates currently working in the medical field. CBD is nationally accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health and Education Schools (ABHES) and a Non-Profit Healthcare Career College located in the heart of Los Angeles.
We believe that our instructional methods, the pleasant learning environment, and expertise of our staff, are second-to-none in our field. We also firmly believe that every student can and will achieve.
Through the understanding of today’s ever changing Medical Industry and career opportunities, CBD College has continued to introduce only the most in demand and opportunistic programs leading its students to stable and successful careers.
The Mission of CBD College is to provide educational opportunities, leading to careers or career advancement, in an open and supportive environment that encourages a lifelong quest for knowledge.
The Institutional Goals are to provide quality educational programs that can be completed in a relatively short time period and provide students the tools necessary for immediate and productive employment.
CBD College was established in 1982.
Since its foundation in 1982, CBD College has grown to become one of Los Angeles’ best Non Profit resources for Healthcare Career training and career advising for students of all nationalities, interests and means.
As the College became more structured, professional staff grew, and in 1994 CBD College received Course Approval from the State of California. In 1996, the College was incorporated as a non-profit public benefit organization.
In order to validate the professional competence of our program and to help assure the effectiveness of its courses, CBD College sought and received National Accreditation from the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training (ACCET) in 1997. CBD College was successfully reaccredited several times, most recently in 2010.
CBD College received ABHES programmatic accreditation for it’s Surgical Technology program in August of 2010 and was recognized by ABHES with an Outstanding Achievement Award for receiving zero standard violations during on-site accrediting visits. During the same year, CBD College began offering it’s Pharmacy Technician program.
In December of 2012, CBD College campus moved from its 5724 W. 3rd street location to a new, modern and state of the art campus located at 3699 Wilshire Blvd in Los Angeles. Featuring new classrooms, labs, mock surgery rooms and room for growth, CBD College added Diagnostic Medical Sonography to its list of high demand programs in 2013 and most recently Dental Assistant, Medical Assistant, Physical Therapist Assistant, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Online Health Information Technology and Online Bachelors of Health Science.
In 2013, CBD College was recognized by the National Board of Surgical Technologists (NBST) and received a Merit Award for graduate passing rates of 90% or higher on the Certified Surgical Technologist examination.
In 2015, CBD College was granted institutional accreditation by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools ().
In 2019, CBD College was granted institutional continued accreditation by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools ()
CBD College is located in the heart of Los Angeles at:
3699 Wilshire Blvd, Fourth Floor, Los Angeles, California 90010.
Having moved to its current location in 2012, the campus features state of the art equipment, classrooms, computer labs, laboratories and resources. We understand the importance of having real-world experience which is why we have gone great lengths to ensure that when you graduate, you will able to approach your first day on the job with confidence.
Feel free to take a look at some photos and videos of our campus, classrooms, students and staff to see for yourself why CBD College is the right choice.
To provide quality training and enhance classroom learning, the College maintains industry-related technology, including industry standard equipped medical and computer labs. Students receive hands-on experiences and training in our programs. The laboratories contain workstations simulating real work environments, which students will encounter in the professional setting. Students have access to a current job search lab/resource library to supplement their learning experience.
CBD College
Current College Catalog
Contact Information
Program Tuition and Fees
Transfer of Credit and Articulation Agreements
CBD College Campus
Textbook Information
Student Right to Know
Approvals
Consumer Information
Grievance Procedures
Contact Information for Assistance in Obtaining Institutional or Financial Aid Information
To request the information found herein in paper form please email consumerinfo@cbd.edu
Financial Aid Office Contact Information
Professional Licensure and Certification Disclosure
2023-2024 Financial Aid Budget
Surgical Technology
| School Performance Fact Sheet – Surgical Technology |
Diagnostic Medical Sonography
| School Performance Fact Sheet – Diagnostic Medical Sonography |
Physical Therapist Assistant
| School Performance Fact Sheet – Physical Therapist Assistant |
| Complaint/Grievance Policy |
Occupational Therapy Assistant
| School Performance Fact Sheet – Occupational Therapy Assistant |
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
School Performance Fact Sheet – Magnetic Resonance Imaging Associates
Online Bachelor’s of Health Science
School Performance Fact Sheet – Online Bachelor’s of Health Science
Health Information Technology
School Performance Fact Sheet- Health Information Technology
BPPE Annual Report 2020
BPPE Placement Rate Methodology
ABHES Placement Rate Methodology
Safety & Security
Annual Security Report
Emergency Procedures Guide
Compliance
| Copyright Policy |
| Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) |
| Social Media Privacy |
Students with Disabilities
Housed in a modern, air-conditioned facility, CBD College is accessible to disabled students. The college provides reasonable accommodations to self-identified students with disabilities. To receive accommodations, students must provide appropriate documentation from a licensed ¹ú²úÉ«ÇéƬ provider. The Student Services assists qualified students with disabilities to acquire reasonable and appropriate educational accommodations to support their success at CBD College. CBD College is committed to providing qualified students with a disability an equal opportunity to access the benefits, rights, and privileges of college services, programs and activities in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Students who believe they are in need of accommodations should contact the COO. Accommodations are not provided retroactively.
Feedback Form
CARES Act (“HEERF I”) – Emergency Grants to Students
CARES Act Funding Report – 30 Days (published June 7, 2020)
CARES Act Funding Report – 45 Days (published July 22, 2020)
CARES Act Funding Report – Quarter Ending September 30, 2020 (published October 10, 2020)
CARES Act Funding Report – Quarter Ending September 30, 2020 (published January 10, 2021) CORRECTED
CARES Act Funding Report – Quarter Ending December 31, 2020 (published January 10, 2021) FINAL
CARES Act (“HEERF I”) – Quarterly Budget and Expenditure Reporting Institutional Portion
Quarter Budget and Expenditure Report- Quarter Ending September 30, 2020 (published October 30, 2020)
Quarter Budget and Expenditure Report- Quarter Ending September 30, 2020 CORRECTED FINAL
CRRSAA and ARP (“HEERF II and HEERF III”) – Emergency Grants to Students
CRRSAA and ARP Funding Report – 30 Days (published June 12, 2021)
CRRSAA and ARP Funding Report-Quarter Ending March 31, 2021 (published July 10, 2021)
CRRSAA and ARP Funding Report-Quarter Ending June 30, 2021 (published July 10, 2021)
CRRSAA and ARP Funding Report-Quarter Ending September 30, 2021 (published October 10, 2021)
CRRSAA and ARP Funding Report-Quarter Ending December 31, 2021 (published January 10, 2022)
CRRSAA and ARP Funding Report-Quarter Ending March 31, 2022 (published April 8, 2022)
CRRSAA and ARP (“HEERF II and HEERF III”) – Quarterly Budget and Expenditure Reporting Institutional Portion
Quarter Budget and Expenditure Report- Quarter Ending March 31, 2021 (published July 10, 2021)(03250300_HEERF_Q12021_071021)
Quarter Budget and Expenditure Report-Quarter Ending June 30, 2021 (published July 10, 2021)(03250300_HEERF_Q22021_071021)
Quarter Budget and Expenditure Report-Quarter Ending September 30, 2021 (published October 10, 2021) (03250300_HEERF_Q32021_101021)
Quarter Budget and Expenditure Report-Quarter Ending December 31, 2021 (published January 10, 2022) (03250300_Q42021_11122)
Quarter Budget and Expenditure Report-Quarter Ending March 31, 2022 (published April 08, 2022) (03250300_Q12022_040822)
HEERF Student and Institutional Quarterly Reporting (new format)
Quarter Budget and Expenditure Report for All HEERF Funds-Quarter Ending June 30, 2022 (03250300_HEERF_Q22022_070822)
Quarter Budget and Expenditure Report for All HEERF Funds-Quarter Ending September 30, 2022 (03250300_HEERF_Q32022_101022)
Quarter Budget and Expenditure Report for All HEERF Funds-Quarter Ending December 31, 2022 (03250300_HEERF_Q42022_011023)
Quarter Budget and Expenditure Report for All HEERF Funds-Quarter Ending March 31, 2023(03250300_HEERF_Q12023_040623)
Quarter Budget and Expenditure Report for All HEERF Funds-Quarter Ending June 30, 2023_FINAL(03250300_HEERF_Q22023_070723_FINAL)
CBD College understands that our students success cannot be accomplished without a dedicated faculty and support team.
We are looking for employees that share our same vision, passion, and philosophy of education and career advancement.
CBD College is an equal opportunity employer that prides itself on the openness and desire to help students achieve greatness.
Please submit resume or curriculum vitae and all inquiries to: hr@cbd.edu
Why work at CBD?
- Become part of an organization that truly cares about changing people’s lives
- Non-Profit Organization with over 30 years of experience serving the community
- Competitive Salaries
- Employee Benefits
- Room for Growth
- In Demand Programs
BPPE Approval to Operate Disclosure Statement
CBD College is a private non-profit public benefit institution incorporated under section 501c § (3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The College is a private institution approved to operate by the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education. Approval to operate means the institution is compliant with the minimum standards contained in the California Private Postsecondary Education Act of 2009 (as amended) and Division 7.5 of Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations.
Prospective enrollees are required to visit CBD College to discuss personal educational and occupational plans with school personnel prior to enrolling or signing an enrollment agreement.
Institutional Accreditation
CBD College is institutionally accredited by and accepts the responsibility to maintain the principles of quality continuing education and the integrity of the following accrediting institution:
Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES)
6116 Executive Blvd., Suite 730
North Bethesda, MD 20852
Tel (301) 291-7550
Approvals
CBD College is approved by the California State Approving Agency for Veterans Education (CSAAVE) to accept veteran’s benefits to train Veterans & eligible persons.
CBD College is approved by the Regional Training Vendor for the South Bay Workforce Investment Board (SBWIB) to accept and administer Workforce Investment Act (WIA) benefits.
Programmatic Accreditations
The Associate of Applied Science in Diagnostic Medical Sonography program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs () upon the recommendation of the Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (JRC-DMS).
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
25400 US Highway 19 N., Suite 158,
Clearwater, FL 33763
Tel (727) 210-2350 Fax (727) 210-2354
The Associate of Applied Science in Occupational Therapy Assistant program is accredited by:
Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE)
4720 Montgomery Lane, Suite 200
Bethesda, MD 20814
Tel (301) 652-6611 Fax (301) 652-7711
The Associate of Applied Science in Physical Therapist Assistant program is accredited by:
Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)
3030 Potomac Ave., Suite 100
Alexandria, VA 22305-3085
Tel (703) 684-2782 Fax (703) 684-7343
International Students
This school is authorized under Federal law to enroll nonimmigrant alien students.
Partnerships
CBD College is recognized as a volunteer group for student’s community involvement by the following organizations:
- American Red Cross
- Los Angeles Children’s Hospital
- Be the Match (Bone Marrow Registry)
- Los Angeles Regional Food Bank
- Alexandria House (a transitional residence for single women and women with children)
POLICY ON NONDISCRIMINATION
CBD College adheres to all federal and state civil rights laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination in private institutions of higher education.
CBD College does not discriminate against any employee, applicant for employment, student, or applicant for admission on the basis of: race, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), political affiliation, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, physical or mental disability (including perceived disability), age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran or military status (including disabled veteran, recently separated veteran, active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran, and Armed Forces Service Medal veteran), medical condition (including cancer), or any other protected category under applicable local, state, or federal law, including protections for those opposing discrimination or participating in any grievance process on campus, with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, or other human rights agencies.
This policy covers nondiscrimination in both employment and access to educational opportunities. Therefore, any member of the CBD College community whose acts deny, deprive, or limit the educational or employment access, benefits, and/or opportunities of any member of the CBD College community, guest, or visitor on the basis of that person’s actual or perceived membership in the protected classes listed above is in violation of CBD College’s policy on nondiscrimination.
When brought to the attention of CBD College, any such discrimination will be promptly and fairly addressed and remedied by CBD College.
The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the College’s non-discrimination policies: Gabriela Bray, Director of Compliance/Title IX Coordinator, gabriela@cbd.edu or call (213) 427-2200
TITLE IX POLICY STATEMENT
CBD College adheres to all federal, state, and local civil rights laws prohibiting discrimination in employment and education. CBD College does not discriminate in its admissions practices, in its employment practices, or in its educational programs or activities on the basis of sex/gender. As a recipient of federal financial assistance for education activities, CBD College is required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 to ensure that all of its education programs and activities do not discriminate on the basis of sex/gender. Sex includes sex, sex stereotypes, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, and pregnancy or parenting status.
CBD College also prohibits retaliation against any person opposing discrimination or participating in any discrimination investigation or complaint process internal or external to the institution. Sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating and domestic violence, and stalking are forms of sex discrimination, which are prohibited under Title IX and by CBD College policy.
Any member of the campus community, guest, or visitor who acts to deny, deprive, or limit the educational, employment, residential, or social access, opportunities and/or benefits of any member of the CBD College community on the basis of sex is in violation of the Equal Opportunity, Harassment and Nondiscrimination Policy.
Any person may report sex discrimination (whether or not the person reporting is the person alleged to have experienced the conduct), in person, by mail, by telephone, or by email, using the contact information listed for the Title IX Coordinator (below). A report may be made at any time (including during non-business hours) by email.
Questions regarding Title IX, including its application and/or concerns about noncompliance, should be directed to the Title IX Coordinator. For a complete copy of the policy and applicable resolution procedures or for more information, please see below or contact the Title IX Coordinator.
Equal Opportunity, Harassment and Nondiscrimination Policy
CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THE TITLE IX COORDINATOR
Individuals who believe they have experienced sex discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation in violation of CBD College’s policy should contact the following:
Gabriela Bray, M.P.P.
Title IX Coordinator
Location/Address: 3699 Wilshire Blvd., Fourth Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90010
(213) 427-2200
Email: TitleIX@cbd.edu
A person may also file a complaint with the appropriate federal, state, or local agency within the time frame required by law. Depending upon the nature of the complaint, the appropriate agency may be the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Office for Civil Rights (OCR) of the U.S. Department of Education, the Department of Justice, and/or other appropriate state agency.
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
Roybal Federal Building
255 East Temple St., 4th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90012
1-800-669-4000
Office of Civil Rights San Francisco Office
U.S. Department of Education
50 United Nations Plaza
Mail Box 1200, Room 1545
San Francisco, CA 94102
Telephone: 415-486-5555
Email: ocr.sanfrancisco@ed.gov
Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
Office for Civil Rights, National Headquarters
S. Department of Education
Lyndon Baines Johnson Dept. of Education Building
400 Maryland Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20202-1100
Telephone: 800-421-3481
Fax: 202-453-6012; TDD: 800-877-8339
Email: OCR@ed.gov
Within any resolution process related to this policy, CBD College provides reasonable accommodations to persons with disabilities and religious accommodations, when that accommodation is consistent with state and federal law.
TRAINING MATERIALS FOR TITLE IX PERSONNEL
All those serving in formal roles in the grievance process are trained per federal requirements. All training materials are available through the link below.
Title IX Today: Where We’ve Been. Where We’re Going