Professional Licensure Disclosures
If you are considering a program at CVCC that leads to licensure or certification and you do not live in North Carolina, please contact the individual below that corresponds to your desired program.
Please click on the Certification/Licensure tab to view the general disclosures. All program licensure disclosures are reviewed and updated annually.
Health
Laura Richard
2550 Hwy 70 SE, Hickory NC 28602
[email protected]
828-327-7000 ext.4523
Updated: 04/14/2025
| Program Meets State Educational Requirements for Licensure or Certification |
Program Does Not Meet State Educational Requirements for Licensure or Certification |
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| Alabama Alaska American Samoa Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware Florida Georgia Guam 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 Northern Mariana Islands Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Puerto Rico Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas US Virgin Islands Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming |
Comments: Per NHA, National Healthcareers Association, the CCMA, Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, certification is recognized in all the above states and territories.
Scott Vandevander
2550 Hwy 70 SE, Hickory NC 28602
[email protected]
828-327-7000 ext.4075
Updated: 05/05/2025
| Program Meets State Educational Requirements for Licensure or Certification |
Program Does Not Meet State Educational Requirements for Licensure or Certification |
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| Alabama Alaska American Samoa Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware Florida Georgia Guam 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 Northern Mariana Islands Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Puerto Rico Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas US Virgin Islands Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming |
There is a national licensure that is taken when students complete all coursework. That exam is through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. Here is their information:
ARRT
1255 Northland Drive
St. Paul, MN 55120-1155
651.687.0048
877.560.ARRT (2778) – toll-free
https://www.arrt.org/
Nikki Hicks
2550 Hwy 70 SE, Hickory NC 28602
[email protected]
828-327-7000 ext.4631
Updated: 05/05/2025
| Program Meets State Educational Requirements for Licensure or Certification |
Program Does Not Meet State Educational Requirements for Licensure or Certification |
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| North Carolina | Alabama Alaska American Samoa Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware Florida Georgia Guam 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 Dakota Northern Mariana Islands Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Puerto Rico Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas US Virgin Islands Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming |
Nikki Hicks
2550 Hwy 70 SE, Hickory NC 28602
[email protected]
828-327-7000 ext.4631
Updated: 05/05/2025
| Program Meets State Educational Requirements for Licensure or Certification |
Program Does Not Meet State Educational Requirements for Licensure or Certification |
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| Alabama Alaska American Samoa Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware Florida Georgia Guam 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 Northern Mariana Islands Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Puerto Rico Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas US Virgin Islands Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming |
Barbara Beatty
2550 Hwy 70 SE, Hickory NC 28602
[email protected]
828-327-7000 ext.4104
Updated: 04/29/2025
| Program Meets State Educational Requirements for Licensure or Certification |
Program Does Not Meet State Educational Requirements for Licensure or Certification |
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| Alabama Alaska American Samoa Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware Florida Georgia Guam 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 Northern Mariana Islands Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Puerto Rico Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas US Virgin Islands Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming |
Comments: Professional Certification from AHIMA.
Scott Vandevander
2550 Hwy 70 SE, Hickory NC 28602
[email protected]
828-327-7000 ext.4075
Updated: 05/05/2025
| Program Meets State Educational Requirements for Licensure or Certification |
Program Does Not Meet State Educational Requirements for Licensure or Certification |
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| Alabama Alaska American Samoa Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware Florida Georgia Guam 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 Northern Mariana Islands Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Puerto Rico Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas US Virgin Islands Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming |
There is a national licensure that is taken when students complete all coursework. That exam is through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. Here is their information:
ARRT
1255 Northland Drive
St. Paul, MN 55120-1155
651.687.0048
877.560.ARRT (2778) – toll-free
https://www.arrt.org/
Brooke Kistler
2550 Hwy 70 SE, Hickory NC 28602
[email protected]
828-327-7000 ext.4206
Updated: 04/14/2025
| Program Meets State Educational Requirements for Licensure or Certification |
Program Does Not Meet State Educational Requirements for Licensure or Certification |
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| California Colorado Georgia Maryland Nevada North Carolina Pennsylvania South Carolina Washington |
Alabama Alaska American Samoa Arizona Arkansas Connecticut Delaware Florida Guam Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Dakota Northern Mariana Islands Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Puerto Rico Rhode Island South Dakota Tennessee Texas US Virgin Islands Utah Vermont Virginia West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming |
Comments: The CVCC Nurse Aide Program is in compliance with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS), providing recognized educational preparation to sit for NA I testing through Credentia and be placed on the NCDHHS registry. The North Carolina Board of Nursing (NCBON), overseas Nurse Aide II registry. Both agencies, NCBON & NCDHHS have reciprocity rules allowing students holding NA I or II credentials to apply and be recognized to practice in North Carolina. Most other states also have reciprocity agreements once a student holds NA I or II credentials. However, many states have differing educational and testing requirements from North Carolina. Therefore, students are encouraged to discuss NA I and II testing with the agency responsible for placing them on the registry within the state of interest.
Brooke Kistler
2550 Hwy 70 SE, Hickory NC 28602
[email protected]
828-327-7000 ext.4206
Updated: 04/14/2025
| Program Meets State Educational Requirements for Licensure or Certification |
Program Does Not Meet State Educational Requirements for Licensure or Certification |
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| North Carolina | Alabama Alaska American Samoa Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware Florida Georgia Guam 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 Dakota Northern Mariana Islands Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Puerto Rico Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas US Virgin Islands Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming |
Comments: The CVCC Nurse Aide Program is in compliance with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS), providing recognized educational preparation to sit for NA I testing through
Credentia and be placed on the NCDHHS registry. The North Carolina Board of Nursing (NCBON), overseas Nurse Aide II registry. Both agencies, NCBON & NCDHHS have reciprocity rules allowing students holding NA I or II
credentials to apply and be recognized to practice in North Carolina. Most other states also have reciprocity agreements once a student holds NA I or II credentials. However, many states have differing educational and
testing requirements from North Carolina. Therefore, students are encouraged to discuss NA I and II testing with the agency responsible for placing them on the registry within the state of interest.
Brooke Kistler
2550 Hwy 70 SE, Hickory NC 28602
[email protected]
828-327-7000 ext.4338
Updated: 04/14/2025
| Program Meets State Educational Requirements for Licensure or Certification |
Program Does Not Meet State Educational Requirements for Licensure or Certification |
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| Alabama Arizona Arkansas Colorado Delaware Florida Georgia Idaho Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wyoming |
Alaska American Samoa California Connecticut Guam Hawaii Illinois Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Nevada New York Northern Mariana Islands Oregon Pennsylvania Puerto Rico US Virgin Islands Washington, DC |
Pending: Alaska, Connecticut*, Hawaii, Illinois, Massachusetts*, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New York, Oregon, US Virgin Islands*, Washington DC
Partial: Guam, Pennsylvania
Comments: The CVCC Nursing Program is in compliance with Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) & the North Carolina Board of Nursing (NCBON), providing recognized educational preparation to sit for the NCLEX-RN, a national exam for Registered Nurse Licensure. The North Carolina Board of Nursing, grants licensure and participates in the Interstate Commission of Nurse Licensure (ICNL) allowing for Nurses licensed in the state of North Carolina the privilege to work in other Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC) States (as designated in this report). Regulations require a change of residency process be completed within 60 days of relocation to comply with the ICNL & State Board’s of Nursing. Other non-compact states may have pathways to licensure based on student’s academic preparation and possession of an unencumbered NC Registered Nurse License, however the nurse may not work in those states until the Board of Nursing grants licensure by endorsement or other means. Pending* States have passed compact licensure, but are awaiting implementation.
Additional information about multi-state licensure can be found here: https://nursecompact.com/
Nikki Godwin
2550 Hwy 70 SE, Hickory NC 28602
[email protected]
828-327-7000 4243
Updated: 04/14/2025
| Program Meets State Educational Requirements for Licensure or Certification |
Program Does Not Meet State Educational Requirements for Licensure or Certification |
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| North Carolina | Alabama Alaska American Samoa Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware Florida Georgia Guam 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 Dakota Northern Mariana Islands Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Puerto Rico Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas US Virgin Islands Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming |
Comments: Candidates completing the Respiratory Therapy program at CVCC are eligible to sit for the NBRC board examinations and, upon successful completion, are awarded a nationally recognized credential (CRT or RRT). However, credentialing alone does not authorize the individual to practice. State licensure—such as that issued by the North Carolina Respiratory Care Board (NCRCB)—is required to legally practice respiratory care. Each state has its own licensure board and regulations. CVCC graduates must apply for licensure in the state in which they intend to work.
The Respiratory Therapy program at CVCC meets the educational requirements for licensure in North Carolina, where the program is currently offered. Currently, the North Carolina Respiratory Care Board (NCRCB) requires in-state licensure for practice.
However, as of 2025, NCRCB has expressed interest in participating in the proposed Interstate Respiratory Therapy Licensure Compact, which, once enacted, would allow licensed respiratory therapists to practice across participating states without obtaining additional state-specific licenses. This compact is currently under development and not yet active.
CVCC will continue to monitor updates related to multi-state licensure and revise disclosures accordingly once compact participation becomes law.
North Carolina Licensing Board Contacts
Dr. William L. Croft, Ed.D., Ph.D., RRT, RCP, FAARC
Executive Director
North Carolina Respiratory Care Board
125 Edinburgh South Drive, Suite 100
Cary, NC 27511
Phone: (919) 878-5595
Fax: (919) 878-5565
E-mail: [email protected]
Scott Vandevander
2550 Hwy 70 SE, Hickory NC 28602
[email protected]
828-327-7000 ext.4075
Updated: 05/05/2025
| Program Meets State Educational Requirements for Licensure or Certification |
Program Does Not Meet State Educational Requirements for Licensure or Certification |
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| Alabama Alaska American Samoa Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware Florida Georgia Guam 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 Northern Mariana Islands Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Puerto Rico Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas US Virgin Islands Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming |
Comments: There is a national licensure that is taken when students complete all coursework. That exam is through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. Here is their information:
ARRT
1255 Northland Drive
St. Paul, MN 55120-1155
651.687.0048
877.560.ARRT (2778) – toll-free
https://www.arrt.org/
Sarah Hayes
2550 Hwy 70 SE, Hickory NC 28602
[email protected]
828-327-7000 ext.4771
Updated: 04/29/2025
| Program Meets State Educational Requirements for Licensure or Certification |
Program Does Not Meet State Educational Requirements for Licensure or Certification |
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| Alabama Alaska American Samoa Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware Florida Georgia Guam 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 |
Northern Mariana Islands Puerto Rico US Virgin Islands |
Public Services
Clyde Deal
2550 Hwy 70 SE, Hickory NC 28602
[email protected]
828-327-7000 ext 4573
Updated: 04/15/2025
| Program Meets State Educational Requirements for Licensure or Certification |
Program Does Not Meet State Educational Requirements for Licensure or Certification |
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| North Carolina | Alabama Alaska American Samoa Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware Florida Georgia Guam 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 Dakota Northern Mariana Islands Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Puerto Rico Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas US Virgin Islands Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming |
Comments: Each State has their own requirements.
Donna Vann
2550 Hwy 70 SE, Hickory NC 28602
[email protected]
828-327-7000 ext.4108
Updated: 04/14/2025
| Program Meets State Educational Requirements for Licensure or Certification |
Program Does Not Meet State Educational Requirements for Licensure or Certification |
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| Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Delaware Georgia Guam 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 Puerto Rico Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas US Virgin Islands Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming |
American Samoa Colorado Connecticut Florida Northern Mariana Islands |
Comments: Military and military spouse licensees from all states may reciprocate with current licensure, ID, and military orders (see above). Please read rule 21 NCAC 14A. 0401 and Title VII of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act. Licensure exams for Cosmetologist, Nail Technologist, Esthetics and related fields vary throughout the United States and are not standardized.
Clyde Deal
2550 Hwy 70 SE, Hickory NC 28602
[email protected]
828-327-7000 ext 4573
Updated: 04/15/2025
| Program Meets State Educational Requirements for Licensure or Certification |
Program Does Not Meet State Educational Requirements for Licensure or Certification |
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| North Carolina | Alabama Alaska American Samoa Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware Florida Georgia Guam 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 Dakota Northern Mariana Islands Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Puerto Rico Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas US Virgin Islands Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming |
Comments: Each State has their own requirements.
Kendra Lowman
2550 Hwy 70 SE, Hickory NC 28602
[email protected]
828-327-7000 ext.4372
Updated: 05/06/2025
| Program Meets State Educational Requirements for Licensure or Certification |
Program Does Not Meet State Educational Requirements for Licensure or Certification |
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| Alabama Alaska American Samoa Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware Florida Georgia Guam 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 Northern Mariana Islands Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Puerto Rico Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas US Virgin Islands Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming |
Steven Rhodarmer
2550 Hwy 70 SE, Hickory NC 28602
[email protected]
828-327-7000 ext.4423
Updated: 04/14/2025
| Program Meets State Educational Requirements for Licensure or Certification |
Program Does Not Meet State Educational Requirements for Licensure or Certification |
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| Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts 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 Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming |
American Samoa Guam Michigan Northern Mariana Islands Puerto Rico South Dakota US Virgin Islands |
Kendra Lowman
2550 Hwy 70 SE, Hickory NC 28602
[email protected]
828-327-7000 ext.4372
Updated: 05/06/2025
| Program Meets State Educational Requirements for Licensure or Certification |
Program Does Not Meet State Educational Requirements for Licensure or Certification |
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| Alabama Alaska American Samoa Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware Florida Georgia Guam 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 Northern Mariana Islands Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Puerto Rico Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas US Virgin Islands Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming |
Licensing Board Contacts
CERTIFIED CLINICAL MEDICAL ASSISTANT
National Healthcareers Association (NHA)
COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
DENTAL ASSISTING–(NELDA CERTIFICATION)
Dental Assisting National Board (DANB)
DENTAL HYGIENE
HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
MAMMOGRAPHY
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
NURSE AIDE I, NURSE AIDE II
State Nurse Aide Registry Contact Information
Nurse Aid 1 Professional Licensure State Boards and Contact Information (PDF)
NURSING
National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCBON)
RESPIRATORY THERAPY
American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC)
RADIOGRAPHY
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY
The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)
BASIC LAW ENFORCeMENT TRAINING (BLET)
CVCC’s Basic Law Enforcement Training program is specifically in compliance with the law enforcement officer certification requirements in North Carolina. Students must be sponsored by an NC law enforcement agency and accepted through a specific BLET application process. CVCC’s program is not intended to transfer to or be honored by any state other than North Carolina; however, other states may honor NC training or certification. For information regarding reciprocity from North Carolina to other states, contact that state for their current rules and guidelines.
Basic Law Enforcement Professional Licensure State Boards and Contacts (PDF)
COSMETOLOGY
DETENTION OFFICER CERTIFICATION COURSE
International Association of Directors of Law Enforcement Standards and Training
EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN (EMT)
Emergency Medical Professional Licensure State Boards and Contact Information (PDF)
FIRE RESCUE CERTIFICATION
Fire Rescue Certification (PDF)
PARAMEDIC
Paramedic Professional Licensure State Boards and Contact Informatiom (PDF)
» Professional Licensing Board Disclaimer and Contacts (License/Licensure Information)
Although we strive to connect you with the best information possible, Catawba Valley Community College cannot confirm whether a particular program meets the requirements for professional licensure and/or certification outside of the State of North Carolina.
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