Licensure/Certification Disclosures

Licensing or Certifying Agency:

Minnesota Department of Administration Building and Codes and Standards Division

Programs

• Architectural Technology and Design, A.A.S.

Meets:

N/A

Doesn’t meet requirements:

N/A

No Determination:

N/A

Notes:

Unsure if this program is intended to lead to licensure.

Licensing or Certifying Agency:

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

Programs

• Aviation Maintenance Technology, A.A.S.

Meets:

Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming, District of Columbia.

Doesn’t meet requirements:

N/A

No Determination:

N/A

Notes:

Our Aviation Maintenance Technology program is approved by the Federal Aviation Administration, therefore, it is recognized federally and applicable to all states. https://www.faa.gov/mechanics/become/basic/

Licensing or Certifying Agency:

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

Programs

• Aviation Maintenance Technology, Diploma

Meets:

Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming, District of Columbia.

Doesn’t meet requirements:

N/A

No Determination:

N/A

Notes:

Our Aviation Maintenance Technology program is approved by the Federal Aviation Administration, therefore, it is recognized federally and applicable to all states. https://www.faa.gov/mechanics/become/basic/

Licensing or Certifying Agency:

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

Programs

• Aviation Maintenance Technician Plus, Certificate

Meets:

Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming, District of Columbia

Doesn’t meet requirements:

N/A

No Determination:

N/A

Notes:

Our Aviation Maintenance Technology program is approved by the Federal Aviation Administration, therefore, it is recognized federally and applicable to all states. https://www.faa.gov/mechanics/become/basic/

Licensing or Certifying Agency:

Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry

Programs

• Construction Electricity, Diploma

Meets:

Alaska, Arkansas, Colorado, Iowa, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wyoming

Doesn’t meet requirements:

N/A

No Determination:

Alabama, Arizona, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, and Wisconsin

Notes:

For those states where we identified the program curriculum as meeting the state education requirements for licensure reciprocity agreements between Minnesota and theses states. Therefore, if a student becomes licensed in Minnesota they can become licensed in those states identified (https://www.nccer.org/news-research/reciprocity-map). Additional requirements may exist and include fees, applications or other state specific exams. For those programs where no determination has been made additional research will need to be completed to make those determinations: https://www.mikeholt.com/statelicense.php

Licensing or Certifying Agency:

Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry

Programs

• Construction Plumbing, Diploma

Meets:

Minnesota

Doesn’t meet requirements:

N/A

No Determination:

Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming, District of Columbia

Notes:

Plumbing graduates wishing to work in North Dakota may be able to utilize some of their curriculum hours towards thier journeyman's exam. These are based on the students GPA, if they have a GPA of 3.8-4.0 they would receive 2000 hours towards the time they have to work to be able to write their journeyman’s exam.  The amount of credited hours decreases as the students GPA decreasess.

Licensing or Certifying Agency:

Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST)

Programs

• Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement, A.A.S.

Meets:

Minnesota

Doesn’t meet requirements:

N/A

No Determination:

Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming, District of Columbia

Notes:

Our law enforcement program is intended to prepare students to successfully pass the Minnesota Peace Office Standards and Training (POST) board examination. Minnesota is unique in its licensing system for peace officers. Most other states retain some form of academy training followed by certification of the individual officer. Minnesota requires those aspiring to work in law enforcement to complete an educational program and pass a state board exam. Licensing itself only occurs when eligible candidates are appointed to a peace officer position and certain selection standards are met. Licensing is a cooperative process between the POST Board, the hiring agency and the candidate (https://dps.mn.gov/entity/post/licensing/Pages/default.aspx). In some cases state agencies allow people with peace officer experience from another state to meet licensure requirements by taking a reciprocity exam. You will need to contact the appropriate licensing agency in the state you are interested in being licensed in order to determine if there are reciprocity exams available.

Licensing or Certifying Agency:

Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST)

Programs

• Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement, Diploma

Meets:

Minnesota

Doesn’t meet requirements:

N/A

No Determination:

Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming, District of Columbia

Notes:

Our law enforcement program is intended to prepare students to successfully pass the Minnesota Peace Office Standards and Training (POST) board examination. Minnesota is unique in its licensing system for peace officers. Most other states retain some form of academy training followed by certification of the individual officer. Minnesota requires those aspiring to work in law enforcement to complete an educational program and pass a state board exam. Licensing itself only occurs when eligible candidates are appointed to a peace officer position and certain selection standards are met. Licensing is a cooperative process between the POST Board, the hiring agency and the candidate (https://dps.mn.gov/entity/post/licensing/Pages/default.aspx). In some cases state agencies allow people with peace officer experience from another state to meet licensure requirements by taking a reciprocity exam. You will need to contact the appropriate licensing agency in the state you are interested in being licensed in order to determine if there are reciprocity exams available.

Licensing or Certifying Agency:

Dietetic Technology Registration Exam

Programs

• Dietetic Technician, A.A.S.

Meets:

Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming, District of Columbia

Doesn’t meet requirements:

N/A

No Determination:

N/A

Notes:

The Dietetic Technology Program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education, Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Graduates are eligible to take the Dietetic Technology Registration exam.  After successful completion of the DTR exam, graduates receive an internationally recognized credential and may practice in any state.

Licensing or Certifying Agency:

Minnesota Board of Firefighter Training and Education

Programs

• Fire Service Preparation, Certificate

Meets:

Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, DC, Florida, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin

Doesn’t meet requirements:

N/A

No Determination:

Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Vermont, Wyoming

Notes:

Minnesota requires International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) certification. Information for North Dakota can be found at: https://apps.nd.gov/NDFA/members/Home/. https://ifsac.org/images/ca_pdfs_docs/CERTIFICATE_ASSEMBLY_MEMBERS.pdf

Licensing or Certifying Agency:

Minnesota Board of Firefighter Training and Education

Programs

• Fire Technology, A.A.S.

Meets:

Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, DC, Florida, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin

Doesn’t meet requirements:

N/A

No Determination:

Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Vermont, Wyoming

Notes:

Minnesota requires International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) certification. Information for North Dakota can be found at: https://apps.nd.gov/NDFA/members/Home/. https://ifsac.org/images/ca_pdfs_docs/CERTIFICATE_ASSEMBLY_MEMBERS.pdf

Licensing or Certifying Agency:

Minnesota Board of Nursing

Programs

• Nursing, A.S.

Meets:

Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Florida, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin

Doesn’t meet requirements:

Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Guam, Louisiana

No Determination:

American Samoa, California, Indiana, Kansas, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, Texas, District of Columbia

Notes:

Following graduation, students are eligible to apply to take the national licensing examination to become a Registered Nurse (RN).

Licensing or Certifying Agency:

Minnesota Department of Health

Programs

• Nursing Assistant, Certificate

Meets:

Alabama, Colorado, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Nebraska, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Wyoming

Doesn’t meet requirements:

Alaska, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Missouri, Montana, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin

No Determination:

Nevada, New Mexico

Notes:

Upon successful completion of the course, students are eligibel to take the written and skills exam to become a Certified Nursing Assisstant.

Licensing or Certifying Agency:

Minnesota Department of Health

Programs

• Occupational Therapy Assistant, A.A.S.

Meets:

Minnesota, North Dakota

Doesn’t meet requirements:

N/A

No Determination:

Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming, District of Columbia

Notes:

Graduates of the program will be eligible to sit for the national certification examination for the Occupational Therapy Assistant, Administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). Our program meets the education requirements for licensure in ND.

Licensing or Certifying Agency:

Minnesota Emergency Medical Services Regulatory Board and the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technician

Programs

• Paramedic, A.A.S.

Meets:

Minnesota, North Dakota

Doesn’t meet requirements:

N/A

No Determination:

Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming, District of Columbia

Notes:

Paramedic is nationally credentialed through the NREMT. To receive national certification you must pass the NREMT written exam and the NREMT practical (psychomotor). Once you have national certification you can receive state licensure.

Licensing or Certifying Agency:

Minnesota Emergency Medical Services Regulatory Board and the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technician

Programs

• Paramedic, Diploma

Meets:

Minnesota, North Dakota

Doesn’t meet requirements:

N/A

No Determination:

Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming, District of Columbia

Notes:

Paramedic is nationally credentialed through the NREMT. To receive national certification you must pass the NREMT written exam and the NREMT practical (psychomotor). Once you have national certification you can receive state licensure.

Licensing or Certifying Agency:

Minnesota Board of Pharmacy

Programs

• Pharmacy Technology, A.A.S.

Meets:

Alabama, Alaska, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, DC, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, Wisconsin

Doesn’t meet requirements:

N/A

No Determination:

Arizona, Arkansas, Idaho, Iowa, Louisiana, Mississippi, Montana, New Mexico, Ohio, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Washington, West Virginia, Wyoming

Notes:

Minnesota does not require PTCB certification. Some states do not regulate licensure and some just simply require registration with the state board. https://nabp.pharmacy/boards-of-pharmacy/

Licensing or Certifying Agency:

Minnesota Board of Pharmacy

Programs

• Pharmacy Technology, Diploma

Meets:

Alabama, Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, DC, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, Wisconsin

Doesn’t meet requirements:

N/A

No Determination:

Arizona, Arkansas, California, Idaho, Iowa, Louisiana, Mississippi, Montana, New Mexico, Ohio, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Washington, West Virginia, Wyoming

Notes:

Minnesota does not require PTCB certification. Some states do not regulate licensure and some just simply require registration with the state board. https://nabp.pharmacy/boards-of-pharmacy/

Licensing or Certifying Agency:

Minnesota Board of Physical Therapy

Programs

• Physical Therapist Assistant, A.A.S.

Meets:

Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, DC, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming

Doesn’t meet requirements:

N/A

No Determination:

N/A

Notes:

Specific state examinations required in: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, DC, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Wisconsin, Wyoming. https://www.fsbpt.net/lrg/Home/LicensureByExamRequirement

Licensing or Certifying Agency:

Minnesota Board of Nursing

Programs

• Practical Nursing, Diploma

Meets:

Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Florida, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin

Doesn’t meet requirements:

Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Guam, Louisiana

No Determination:

American Samoa, California, Indiana, Kansas, Maine, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, Texas, District of Columbia

Notes:

Following graduation, students are eligible to apply to take the national licensing examination to become a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).

Licensing or Certifying Agency:

Minnesota Board of Medical Practice, The National Board for Respiratory Care and the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care

Programs

• Respiratory Therapy, A.A.S.

Meets:

Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming, District of Columbia

Doesn’t meet requirements:

N/A

No Determination:

California, Florida, Indiana, Louisiana and Oklahoma

Notes:

Our program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care and prepare students to take the Therapist Multiple-Choice (TMC) CRT examination through the National Board for Respiratory care. Most states licensing requirements include the need for students to graduate from a COARC accredited program and pass the TMC CRT. However, there can often be additional requirements before becoming licensed in another state which may include but is not limited to: fees, application, background check and/or additional state exams. Here is a resource to state-by-state requirements by which we made our state determinations: https://www.respiratorytherapistlicense.com/

Licensing or Certifying Agency:

National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)

Programs

• Surgical Technology, A.A.S.

Meets:

Minnesota

Doesn’t meet requirements:

N/A

No Determination:

Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming, District of Columbia

Notes:

Our programs prepares students for the CST exam which is administered by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA). According to AST (association of Surgical Technologists) the following states have passed law related to the education and certification of surgical technologists: Indiana, Massachusetts, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Idaho. The following states require surgical technologists to register in order to work in the state: Colorado, North Dakota, and Washington. The following states offer optional registration/title protection for surgical technologists: Arkansas, Illinois, and Virginia. AST has a resource for determining state laws for surgical technologists which can be found here: https://www.ast.org/Public_Policy/Legislative_Overview/