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Professional licensure disclosure aims to provide accurate, current and transparent information regarding the educational requirements for professional licensure and ensure that students are informed how their program of study meets the criteria necessary for professional licensure in Illinois and other U.S. States.
The purpose of this disclosure is to provide prospective and current students with information regarding how Harper’s programs of study align educational requirements for professional licensure. This disclosure is designed to assure compliance with federal regulations, state laws, and professional accreditation standards. Harper College provides information to current and prospective students about how its academic programs of study meet the criteria for professional licensure in U.S. States. This procedure applies to all academic programs of study leading to professional licensure as determined by Harper College. All Harper programs are designed to meet the licensure requirements in the State of Illinois. Harper College has determined that its relevant programs of study also prepares students to apply for licensure in other U.S. States:
Yes = Successful completion of Harper's program prepares student to apply for licensure in that state
No = Successful completion of Harper's program may not prepare a student for licensure in that sate OR the state does not require licensure.
This table shows the state-by-state licensure requirements related to Harper programs.
| Name of Program and Licensure Requirements | Type of Licensure (state, national, and/or organization) | Notes | AL | AK | AR | AZ | CA | CO | CN | DE | FL | GA | HI | ID | IL | IN | IA | KS | KY | LA | ME | MD | MA | MI | MN | MS | MO | MT | NE | NV | NH | NJ | NM | NC | ND | NY | OH | OK | OR | PA | RI | SC | SD | TN | TX | UT | VT | VA | WA | WV | WI | WY |
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| Commerical Driver's License (CDL - Class B) | State | Can only maintain one CDL license by current home state. | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES |
| Dental Hygiene | State | The Illinois State Dental Society (ISDS) is the state agency that sets the requirements for dental hygienists licensure in the state, stating that dental hygienists may not perform any procedures without first applying for and obtaining a license. The Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation (IDFPR) is responsible for the issuance of licenses to qualified dental hygienists in Illinois. | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES |
| Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) | State/National | After successful completion of the NREMT, you can apply for licensure specific to the state in which you reside or will be employed. | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES |
| Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) | National | LPN program prepares students to take the NCLEX-PN exam required for licensure by state. | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES |
| Massage Therapy (MTP) | State | Massage therapists in Illinois must have a massage therapy license issued by the Illinois Board of Massage Therapy before practicing in this state. The massage therapy profession in Illinois has been regulated and required licensure since 2002. | NO | NO | NO | YES | YES | NO | NO | NO | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | NO | YES | YES | YES | NO | YES | LMT-NO RMP-YES | NO | NO | NO | NO | NO | YES | NO | NO | NO | YES | YES | NO | NO | YES | YES | YES | NO | YES | NO | NO | YES | NO | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | NO | YES | YES |
| Paramedic | State/National | After successful completion of the NREMT-P, you can apply for licensure specific to the state in which you reside or will be employed, | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES |
| Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) | National | Each applicant for licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) must have completed a CAPTE approved program and successfullly pass the NPTE exam. | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES |
| Psychiatric Technician | Required in 5 states only | Licensure not required in Illinois. Five states require licensure: Arkansas, California, Colorado, Kansas & Missouri (MO does not require an exam); The program is being developed to align with licensure requirements in those five states. | NO | NO | YES | NO | YES | YES | NO | NO | NO | NO | NO | NO | NO | NO | NO | YES | NO | NO | NO | NO | NO | NO | NO | NO | YES | NO | NO | NO | NO | NO | NO | NO | NO | NO | NO | NO | NO | NO | NO | NO | NO | NO | NO | NO | NO | NO | NO | NO | NO | NO |
| Radiology Technologists | State | American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) exam and become a registered radiologic technologist. Illinois-based students are eligible to apply for the Illinois Department of Nuclear Safety (IDNS) License. | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES |
| Registered Nursing (RN) | National | Harper's RN program is approved by the Illinois State Board of Nursing and is accredited by the ACEN. Each state requires that a student graduate from a state-approved nursing program and pass the NCLEX exam. | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES |
The U.S. Department of Education requires institutions to disclose educational requirements for programs leading to professional licensure or certification. An institution must make this information readily available to enrolled and prospective students about whether a program that leads to professional licensure or certification meets educational requirements.
Students are strongly encouraged to review the information about a prospective program before enrollment to determine if it meets the educational requirements in their desired state. Students can also contact the appropriate State or National licensing agency for information and guidance before beginning a program outside of their home state.
If a student’s residency status changes at any time, the student is responsible for officially notifying the College to update their student record for any additional evaluation of other U.S. state or territory licensure requirements. The College has no obligation to ensure licensure will be met for any intended U.S. state or territory other than what is provided in the College’s official records. Requirements vary by state and territory.
Students are highly encouraged to contact any state where they may be interested in becoming licensed upon graduation to ensure they fully understand their employment options in the state they intend to practice. NC-SARA has worked with other entities to create the Professional Licensure Directory. It provides general contact information and is updated twice annually. It does not house regulations or requirements. Students may find the contact information helpful in their research on state licensure requirements based on their location.