If you are a student or prospective student interested in an academic program that may lead to professional licensure or certification, you should be aware of certain policies or information important for your success.
Overview
Northland Community & Technical College offers several programs that lead to professional licensure and/or certification necessary for employment in the state of Minnesota and/or North Dakota. States vary in what professions they require to be licensed and in how licensure functions. Some states require an individual to graduate from an approved program, while others require an individual to meet the certification requirements of a national organization. As a result of such differences, completion of a program may not meet the licensure or certification requirements in certain states.
If you are planning to seek employment in another state, it is important to know the state’s specific licensure or certification requirements before enrolling in a program. Students should contact the appropriate licensing agency in the state in which they plan to seek employment to determine requirements and ensure program compatibility. Alternatively, you may contact the Northland personnel with direct oversight of the academic program you are interested in for licensure and certification requirements.
State Authorization
Northland is a member of the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (NC-SARA), which allows colleges to offer distance learning programs and coursework to residents in states other than Minnesota. NC-SARA membership does not grant reciprocity or exempt members from state professional licensing requirements. As a result, licensing requirements in Minnesota may not be recognized as sufficient to obtain a license in any other state. You can learn more by visiting https://nc-sara.org/. If you are planning to enroll in one of Northland’s fully online program options, please visit online programs that require state certification or licensure.
Location
Per the U.S. Department of Education Code of Federal Regulations (Regulation 34 CFR 668.43 (a)(5)(v)), we must disclose whether Northland programs will meet the educational requirements for professional licensure or certification in any U.S. state or territory. Northland makes every effort to ensure information about educational requirements for licensure or certification is current; however, state requirements may change. Separate from educational requirements, state licensure boards may require applicants to complete professional examinations, background checks, years of professional experience, jurisprudence exams, training, etc. If you are planning to pursue professional licensure or certification in a state other than Minnesota, it is strongly recommended that you contact the appropriate licensing entity in that state to seek information and guidance regarding licensure or certification requirements before beginning an academic program.
Programs Not Listed
If you have questions regarding any program not listed on this page, please contact the Northland Dean of Health, Public Services, and Technical Programs.
How To Use This Information
If you are interested in enrolling in one of the programs listed below but the state you intend to seek licensure is listed under the “does not meet” or “no determination” headings, you may contact that state licensing board and/or the Northland Dean of Health, Public Services, and Technical Programs. Northland makes every effort to ensure information about educational requirements for licensure or certification is current; however, state requirements may change. Northland will update this information annually. Separate from educational requirements, state licensure boards may require applicants to complete professional examinations, background checks, years of professional experience, jurisprudence exams, training, etc.
Program Licensure Disclosures
For our programs listed below, click each program title to review the Professional Licensure Disclosure. This will indicate one of the three options: a list of states for which the program does meet licensure requirements, a list of states for which the program does not meet the requirements for licensure, and a list of states for which no determination has been made.
Please note licensure determinations reflect accurate information about each program to the best of our knowledge; however, the decision to grant a license or certification is ultimately the purview of the state. Only state licensing agencies or boards can determine whether an academic program meets or partially meets educational requirements for licensure. Northland cannot guarantee an individual’s attainment of any professional licensure or certification, in any field, in any jurisdiction.
Licensing or Certifying Agency:
Minnesota Department of Administration Building and Codes and Standards Division
Programs
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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:
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
Programs
Meets:
Requirements of the ARRT examination are, therefore, the initial step for all the licensure states and those states that do not require state licensures, even though workers would not need certification in those states.
A list of state requirements can be found here: https://www.asrt.org/main/standards-and-regulations/legislation-regulations-and-advocacy/states-that-regulate
Doesn’t meet requirements:
N/A
No Determination:
N/A
Notes:
Successful completion of the radiology technology program meets the requirements for eligibility of a primary pathway for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) credential in radiography. Northland’s program earns you an Associate of Applied Science in an ARRT-approved educational radiography program.
Candidates must also meet ethical standards set by the ARRT. Students can request an ethics review preapplication prior to program entry at: https://www.arrt.org/pages/earn-arrt-credentials/initial-requirements/ethics/ethics-requirements.
Finally, students must pass a national examination to earn their credentials. More information can be found here: https://www.arrt.org/pages/earn-arrt-credentials/requirements
More than 75% of US states require state licensure for radiographers. For a list of which states require licensure and their individual requirements check here: https://www.asrt.org/main/standards-and-regulations/legislation-regulations-and-advocacy/states-that-regulate. Radiologic Technologists must obtain a state licensure to work in those states. This may include simply registering your ARRT certification with the state licensure board, fees, application, background checks, and/or additional state examination. Additional information can be found here: https://www.arrt.org/pages/resources/state-licensing.
Credentials must be maintained to stay registered and hold certification through the ARRT.
Licensing or Certifying Agency:
Minnesota Board of Medical Practice, The National Board for Respiratory Care and the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care
Programs
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
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 program 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/
Page last updated on August 11, 2023.