In compliance with the U.S. Department of Education for participation in the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (NC-SARA), Morgan Community College (MCC) provides information pertaining to professional licensure and certification in correlation with programs offered at MCC that may lead to state licensure.
Students at MCC are advised to review the following information BEFORE beginning a program that leads to professional licensure with the intent to be licensed outside of the state of Colorado:
- Review the licensing information provided for the applicable program(s) below.
- Contact the appropriate licensing agency in the U.S. states and territories where licensure is intended. This will enable you to obtain the most up-to-date information about licensure requirements and confirm how an MCC program facilitates those requirements.
Only a select few of MCC’s programs are formally approved for professional licensure. However, while a program may not be formally approved in states outside of Colorado, it may still meet all or a portion of the “educational” requirements for licensure in other states and territories. Therefore, it may be necessary for you to contact the licensing agency directly to find out if an MCC program will meet educational requirements in states other than Colorado.
Additionally, while progressing through any of these programs, MCC recommends that you check licensing agency requirements regularly to monitor whether they have changed in a manner that impacts your licensure plans.
To learn more, please review the licensure information provided for the program of interest:
Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
(Also visit the EMS Program page and the Professional License Disclosure)
Emergency Medical Services Program is designed for Colorado licensure however out of state licensing may be available upon program completion. Please contact the EMS Director at (970) 542-3242 for assistance.
Graduates of the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) program are eligible to take the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians. Once Certified in the State of Colorado, a EMT can also practice in ID, WY, ND, SD, UT, CO, NE, KS, IA, MO, TX, LA, MS, AL, GA, SC, TN, VA, WV, and IN in accordance with the EMS Compact.
Nursing
(Also visit the Nursing Program page and the Professional License Disclosure)
Colorado participates in the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) meaning Nurses can practice in other NLC states. The NUR program trains nursing students to obtain a Colorado State Nursing License. Once a graduate receives the Colorado State license they may then practice in the following states: AL, AZ, AR, CO, DE, FL, GA, ID, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MS, MO, MT, NE, NH, NM, NC, ND, OK, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WY.
Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
(Also visit the PTA Program page and the Professional License Disclosure)
Students enrolling in or continuing education at Morgan Community College (MCC) should be aware that the Physical Therapist Assistant program (PTA) at MCC meets the requirements for licensure in Colorado. It is possible that the degree may also meet the requirements for licensure in states other than Colorado, however each state has their own requirements. Many states (including Colorado) are members of the PT compact, which permits the purchase of privileges for practice in other states. There may be additional requirements for practice such as passing a jurisprudence examination. It is strongly recommended that you contact the licensing entity in the state in which you are located or in which you plan to practice for guidance and licensure requirements.
Licensing information for all states can be found at https://www.fsbpt.org/Free-Resources/Licensing-Authorities-Contact-Information. PT compact information and a list of member states can be found at https://ptcompact.org.
MCC can guarantee that the requirements for PTA licensure in the state of Colorado are met with our program. Colorado Physical Therapy Licensure information is available at https://dpo.colorado.gov/PhysicalTherapy.
MCC has not determined if the Physical Therapist Assistant program meets applicable state requirements for the following states and territories: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming, American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Radiologic Technology
(Also visit the Rad Tech Program page and the Professional License Disclosure)
- Alabama – Does not license personnel.
- Alaska – Does not license personnel.
- Arizona – ARRT certification with state licensure fee.
- Arkansas – ARRT certification with state licensure fee.
- California – ARRT certification with state licensure fee. An additional California fluoroscopy exam is required to perform fluoro exams.
- Colorado – Fluoroscopy certificate only (on-line)
- Delaware – Delaware requires certification of radiologic technologists who are not state-licensed practitioners. The certification is issued by the Office of Radiation Control and is valid for a period of three years . The Authority on Radiation Protection, a public board, oversees the licensure of individuals administering ionizing radiation to human patients in Delaware. The regulation states that “No individual other than a Licensed Practitioner or Certified Radiation Technologist/Technician shall use a Source of Radiation on humans for diagnostic, therapeutic and/or research purposes”.
- District of Columbia – Does not license personnel.
- Florida – ARRT certification with state licensure fee. For license renewal, you must complete 12 hours of general continuing education credits and a Department of Health (DOH)-approved one-hour HIV/AIDS update course
- Georgia – Licenses equipment; does not license personnel. Regulations require six hours of radiation safety education.
- Hawaii – ARRT certification with state licensure fee.
- Idaho – Does not license personnel. Radiation safety certificate (on-line)
- Illinois – ARRT certification with state licensure fee. Technologists in Illinois must be accredited by the Illinois Emergency Management Agency’s Division of Nuclear Safety. The accreditation requirements include completion of an approved training program, passing an exam, and obtaining 24 hours of continuing education every two years
- Indiana – ARRT certification with state licensure fee.
- Iowa – ARRT certification with state licensure fee.
- Kansas – ARRT certification with state licensure fee. Kansas requires licensing of radiologic technologists. The Kansas State Board of Healing Arts is responsible for issuing licenses to radiologic technologists in the state of Kansas. The board requires applicants to complete a qualifying educational program, pass a certification exam, apply for a license, and maintain their license. The continuing education requirements for licensed radiologic technologists in Kansas are a minimum of 12 CE credits in the 12-month period immediately preceding license expiration. The continuing education activity must be related to the licensee’s area of practice.
- Kentucky – ARRT certification with state licensure fee. Kentucky requires licensing of radiologic technologists. The Kentucky Board of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy (KBMIRT) is responsible for issuing licenses to radiologic technologists.
- Louisiana – ARRT certification with state licensure fee. Requires licensing of radiologic technologists. According to the Louisiana State Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners (LSRT-BE), all radiologic technologists credentialed in radiography, radiation therapy, nuclear medicine, and fusion studies must be licensed to practice in the state. The LSRT-BE requires 24 hours of continuing education every two years to practice in Louisiana.
- Maine – ARRT certification with state licensure fee.
- Massachusetts – ARRT certification with state licensure fee.
- Michigan – Does not have licensing requirements for radiographers or those who work with X-ray equipment; however, anyone who works with mammography equipment must pass the ARRT exam or meet the standards of issuance for a certified technician through ARRT.
- Mississippi – ARRT certification with state licensure fee.
- Missouri – Does not license personnel.
- Montana – ARRT certification with state licensure fee.
- Nebraska – ARRT certification with state licensure fee.
- Nevada – Does not have licensing requirements for radiographers or those who work with X-ray equipment; however, anyone who works with mammography equipment must pass the ARRT exam or meet the standards of issuance for a certified technician through ARRT.
- New Hampshire – Does not license personnel.
- New Jersey – ARRT certification with state licensure fee. The Technologist Education and Licensing Section (TELS) of the Bureau of X-Ray Compliance administers New Jersey’s educational and licensure program for radiologic technologists
- New Mexico – ARRT certification with state licensure fee.
- New York – ARRT certification with state licensure fee. An application with the Bureau of Environmental Radiation Protection to become licensed as a radiologic technologist and pay the necessary fees.
- North Carolina – Does not license personnel.
- North Dakota – Does not license personnel.
- Ohio – ARRT certification with state licensure fee.
- Oklahoma – Does not license personnel.
- Oregon – ARRT certification with state licensure fee. The Oregon Board of Medical Imaging (OBMI) is responsible for licensing radiologic technologists in the state.
- Pennsylvania – Does not license personnel. Recommends ARRT certification.
- Rhode Island – ARRT certification with state licensure fee.
- South Carolina – ARRT certification with state licensure fee. Application for certification through the South Carolina Radiation Quality Standards Association is required.
- South Dakota – Does not license personnel. A person with 24 hours of training by a qualified instructor may perform X-rays. Dental radiographers must have at least 16 hours of training.
- Tennessee – The Tennessee Board of Radiologic Imaging and Radiation Therapy is responsible for the licensure of radiologic technologists in the state. Completion of a board-approved 24-hour BD course, receive machine training from the manufacturer or a BD licensee trained by the manufacturer, pass the ARRT Limited Scope BD exam, and then apply for your license (read this FAQ print out for more information). In addition, radiographers must complete a minimum of 20 hours of continuing education credits every two years
- Texas – ARRT certification with state licensure fee. The Texas Medical Board (TMB) is responsible for regulating the practice of medical radiologic technology in the state of Texas.
- Utah – ARRT certification with state licensure fee.
- Vermont – ARRT certification with state licensure fee.
- Virginia – ARRT certification with state licensure fee.
- Washington – ARRT certification with state licensure fee.
- West Virginia – ARRT certification with state licensure fee.
- Wisconsin – ARRT certification with state licensure fee.
- Wyoming – ARRT certification with state licensure fee.
Real Estate
(Also visit the Real Estate and the Professional License Disclosure)
Real Estate courses prepare the student to take the Colorado Real Estate Broker Licensure Exam. Each state has its own requirements, and the student is advised to seek clarification from the state in which they intend to practice.
The Real Estate courses do not meet the state requirements for the following states: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, 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, Washington D.C., American Samoa, Federated States of Micronesia, Guam, Marshall Islands, Northern Marianas, Palau, Puerto Rico, and Virgin Islands.
Licensing Board
•Colorado Division of Real Estate. https://dre.colorado.gov/