Professional Licensure Disclosures

Federal regulations require colleges and universities to disclose whether educational programs that are designed to lead to professional licensure or certification meet the educational requirements for licensure or certification in each U.S. state and territory.

Metropolitan Community College (MCC) provides professional licensure information to help prospective and current students understand whether an MCC program meets the educational requirements for licensure or certification in the state or territory where they intend to work.

Important: MCC may not enroll a student in a program leading to professional licensure or certification if MCC has determined that the program does not meet the educational requirements for licensure or certification in the state or territory where the student is located.

A determination that an MCC program does not meet a state's educational requirements does not necessarily mean that an individual can never obtain licensure in that state. Additional coursework, examinations, training, transcript review, or other state-specific requirements may provide another pathway to licensure. Students should contact the applicable state licensing board for information about available pathways.

Before You Enroll

If you are considering an MCC program that may lead to professional licensure or certification:

Review the professional licensure disclosure for your program.
Confirm the state or territory where you are currently located and the state or territory where you intend to seek licensure or certification.
Review the current requirements of the applicable state licensing board or agency.
Contact the MCC academic program if you have questions about the program's curriculum or licensure determination.
U.S. Department of Education - Certification Procedures: Questions and Answers

Understanding Professional Licensure Requirements

Professional licensure and certification requirements are established by individual states, territories, licensing boards, and regulatory agencies. Ultimately, only the applicable licensing or regulatory authority can determine whether an individual meets the requirements for licensure or certification.

MCC has made reasonable efforts to determine whether its programs meet the educational requirements for professional licensure or certification in each state and territory. However, completion of an MCC program does not guarantee that an individual will qualify for or receive a professional license or certification.

Additional Licensure Requirements

Completing an educational program is typically only one component of professional licensure or certification. Depending on the profession and jurisdiction, additional requirements may include examinations, additional coursework or training, supervised clinical or professional experience, work experience, fees, background checks, fingerprinting, references, minimum-age requirements, citizenship or work-authorization requirements, or certification by another organization.

Changes in Licensure Requirements

MCC reviews its professional licensure information annually; however, state and territorial requirements may change at any time. Students should periodically review the requirements of the applicable licensing board or regulatory agency, particularly if they plan to become licensed in a state or territory other than the one in which they are currently located.

MCC Professional Licensure and Location Policy

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Professional Licensure Program Disclosures

Metropolitan Community College offers academic and workforce programs that are designed, marketed, or advertised to prepare students for professional licensure or certification required for employment in certain occupations.

Professional licensure and certification requirements vary by state. Select a program below to review the professional license or certification associated with the program and MCC's state-by-state determination regarding whether the program meets applicable educational requirements.

Students who intend to seek licensure or certification outside Nebraska should review the requirements for the state in which they intend to seek employment or licensure before enrolling.

Business and Professional Programs

Business Administration (RESCC)

Professional License: Real Estate Broker

Nebraska Licensing Authority: Nebraska Real Estate Commission

MCC Determination: Meets Educational Requirements in NE

Additional Requirements: 60 clock hours (2 courses) in Pre-License Courses in addition to the hours required for the salespersons license - 6 clock hours in Professional Practice and Standards (Course 0003)* - 2 yrs full-time Salesperson Experience or part-time equivalent*

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Real Estate Workshop

Professional License: Real Estate Broker

Nebraska Licensing Authority: Nebraska Real Estate Commission (NREC)

MCC Determination:

Additional Requirements:

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Nebraska Insurance Pre-License Training: Property and Casualty (WIDX350)

Professional License: Nebraska Property and Casualty Insurance Producer

Nebraska Licensing Authority: Nebraska Department of Insurance

MCC Determination:

Additional Requirements:

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Nebraska Insurance Pre-License Training: Life and Health (WIDX351)

Professional License: Nebraska Life, Annuities, Accident, and Health Insurance Producer

Nebraska Licensing Authority: Nebraska Department of Insurance

MCC Determination:

Additional Requirements:

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Health and Human Services Programs

Alcohol and Drug Counseling

Professional License: Provisional Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor

Nebraska Licensing Authority: Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services

MCC Determination:

Additional Requirements for Licensure:

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Chemical Dependency Counseling - AA Degree (CDAA1)

Professional License: Provisional Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor

Nebraska Licensing Authority: Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services

MCC Determination:

Additional Requirements for Licensure:

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Nursing (ASNAS)

Professional License: Registered Nurse

Nebraska Licensing Authority: Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services

MCC Determination: Meets Educational Requirements in NE

Additional Requirements for Licensure: Additional Requirements for Licensure: Completion of the MCC Nursing program does not by itself result in licensure as a Registered Nurse. Applicants must satisfy additional requirements established by the applicable licensing authority, including required examination and any other eligibility, application, background, or licensing requirements established by the jurisdiction.

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Practical Nursing (LPNCE)

Professional License: Licensed Practical Nurse

Nebraska Licensing Authority: Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services

MCC Determination: Meets Educational Requirements in NE

Additional Requirements for Licensure:

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Medication Aide (HLTH 1300)

Professional License: Registered Medication Aide

Nebraska Licensing Authority: Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services

MCC Determination: Meets Educational Requirements in NE

Additional Requirements for Licensure:

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Certified Nursing Assistant (HLTH 1200)

Professional License: Certified Nursing Assistant

Nebraska Licensing Authority: Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services

MCC Determination: Meets Educational Requirements in NE

Additional Requirements for Licensure:

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Emergency Medical Technician (EMSP 1100)

Professional License/Certification: Emergency Medical Technician

Nebraska Licensing Authority: Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services

MCC Determination: Meets Educational Requirements in NE

Additional Requirements for Licensure:

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Paramedicine (PHPMO & PMPMC)

Professional License: Paramedic

Nebraska Licensing Authority: Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services

MCC Determination: Meets Educational Requirements in NE

Additional Requirements for Licensure:

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Respiratory Therapy (RPTAS)

Professional License: Respiratory Care Practitioner

Nebraska Licensing Authority: Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services

MCC Determination: Meets Educational Requirements in NE

Additional Requirements for Licensure:

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Certified Pharmacy Technician (Workforce Development Program)

Professional Credential: Certified Pharmacy Technician Registration

Nebraska Licensing Authority: Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services

MCC Determination: Meets Educational Requirements in NE

Additional Requirements for Licensure:

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Public Safety Programs

Basic Firefighter Operations (FSBCC)

Professional Certification: Firefighter I or II

Nebraska Authority: Nebraska State Fire Marshal

MCC Determination: Meets Educational Requirements in NE

Additional Requirements for Licensure: The program is associated with IFSAC/PRO-BOARD national certification for Firefighter I and IFSAC/PRO-BOARD Hazmat at the Operations level.

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Fire Science Technology (FSAAS)

Professional Certification: Firefighter I or II

Nebraska Authority: Nebraska State Fire Marshal

MCC Determination: Meets Educational Requirements in NE

Additional Requirements for Licensure: Students complete the applicable coursework, after which the Nebraska State Fire Marshal conducts testing on campus. The program is associated with IFSAC/PRO-BOARD national certification for Firefighter I and IFSAC/PRO-BOARD Hazmat at the Operations level.

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Transportation and Skilled Trades

Truck Driving (CDL)

Professional Certification: Commercial Driver's License

Nebraska Licensing Authority: Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles

MCC Determination: Meets Educational Requirements in NE

Additional Requirements for Licensure:

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Electrical Apprentice (AREAO)

Professional Certification: Apprentice Electrician

Nebraska Authority: Nebraska Electrical Board

MCC Determination: Meets Educational Requirements in NE

Additional Requirements for Licensure:

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Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVACR)

Nebraska State License: None

Local Licensing: City of Omaha

MCC Determination:

Additional Requirements for Licensure: Nebraska does not have statewide HVAC licensure. MCC's HVAC program meets the educational requirements identified for City of Omaha licensure and the educational requirements identified for Iowa state licensure. Iowa licensure also requires documented HVAC work experience.

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Plumbing - PLAP (ARPAO)

Nebraska State License: None

Local Licensing: City of Omaha

MCC Determination:

Additional Requirements for Licensure: Nebraska does not have statewide plumbing licensure. The MCC program addresses City of Omaha requirements. MCC has determined that this program does not meet the educational requirements for Iowa state licensure.

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Horticulture

Horticulture (HRTAS) - Pesticide Applicator Certification and Licensing

Professional Certification/License: Pesticide Applicator Certification and Licensing

Nebraska Licensing Authority: Nebraska Department of Agriculture

The Nebraska Department of Agriculture is responsible for certification and licensing of pesticide applicators in Nebraska.

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Licensing Resources

National Organizations

Organization	Descriptions
NC-SARA Professional Licensure Directory	NC-Sara maintains a directory of various licensing and regulatory boards. Contact information for these entities is available by program.
CareerOne Stop - License Finder	Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment, and Training Administration, provides a survey tool for locating regulatory bodies associated with licensed professions in each state.
CLEAR - Association of Regulatory Boards	The Council on Licensure, Enforcement, and Regulation (CLEAR) maintains a listing of various licensing and regulatory boards in North America.

National Licensing Associations

Information about various licensures for all states can be located through the following sites:

Industry	Association
Accounting	National Association of State Boards of Accounting - State Boards
Education	U.S. Department of Education - State Contacts
Engineering and Surveying	National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) - Boards
Nursing	National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) Board of Nursing Professional Licensure Requirements by State Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) State Members