Professional Licensure Requirements For Technical and Health Programs Offered By CCC

Professional Licensure Requirements May Vary State to State

CCC offers a number of programs that lead to professional licensure or certification within the State of Kansas as well as, potentially, other states. States vary in what professions they require to be licensed and how licensure or certification functions. Some states require individuals to graduate from an approved program. Others require individuals to meet the requirements of a national organization. Specific amounts of training may also be required as well as passage of an exam based on a state requisite exam score. Additionally, certain licensed professionals may be required to complete continuing education annually to maintain licensure or certification.

Disclosures Based on Student Location

The U.S. Department of Education requires direct disclosures of professional licensure or certification information to students based on their locations. CCC identifies the location of its students based on information provided by students during the registration process identifying students’ physical locations or upon relocation.

Relocating to another state prior to completing a program may affect state licensure requirements. Prior to considering relocation, students are advised to contact their programs to discuss licensure and certification eligibility requirements.

What All Students in Licensure Programs Should Do

Prior to enrolling in any program at CCC, prospective students living and/or working outside of the state of Kansas should confirm with the appropriate licensing or certifying agency whether successful completion of any program at CCC will meet the credentialing requirements of the state in which they intend to seek employment.

Students should review the specific academic requirements for the program in which they are enrolling, including those related to practicum/internships as well as pre-qualifications for licensure, such as the need for a criminal background check.

CCC strongly recommends that students contact the applicable licensure board(s) in their state of residence or in the state where they intend to obtain a license before beginning an academic program that results in licensure or certification and prior to beginning any practicum/internship.

Many licensing and certifying boards require more than successful degree completion to obtain a license or certification. Please be advised that state laws, regulations, and policies may change at any time, which can impact the program's ability to meet educational requirements for licensure or certification in another state.

CCC Programs that customarily lead to Licensure or Certification:

Allied Health-Certified Nurse Aide/Certified Medication Aide
Automotive Service Technology
Auto Collision Repair Technology
Construction Technology
Electrical Technology
EMT/Paramedic
Fire Science
Information Systems Technology
Precision Machining Technology
Medical Assistant/Phlebotomy
Medical Laboratory Technology
Practical Nursing/Registered Nursing
Welding Technology

Allied Health

Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)

Kansas requires a state recognized certification after completing a 90 Hr. CNA program and take the state exam.
Oklahoma requires a state recognized certification, can obtain reciprocity from KS via application and a valid active KS CNA certificate.
Arkansas requires a state recognized certification, can obtain reciprocity from KS via application, a valid active KS CNA certificate, and take the AR state CNA exam.
Missouri requires a state recognized certification, can obtain reciprocity from KS via application, a valid active KS CNA certificate, eight work hours over the last two years, and request to challenge the MO state CNA exam.

Certified Medication Aide (CMA)

Kansas requires a state recognized certification, having an active CNA certification, completing a 75 Hr. CMA program, and taking the state exam. Must be 18 years of age.
Oklahoma no reciprocity as CMA.
Arkansas no reciprocity as CMA.
Missouri requires a state recognized Certified Medication Technician certification, can obtain reciprocity from KS via application if you have a valid active KS certification, challenge the MO CNA exam for an active certificate, then challenge the CMA exam, and submit letter of good standing with current employer.

Automotive Service Technology