Licensure and Certification Disclosure

Certain Northeast Iowa Community College (NICC) academic programs prepare students to earn a professional license and/or certification in Iowa. In compliance with federal regulations regarding professional licensure, NICC is required to make the following disclosure with respect to professional licensure or certification outside the state of Iowa. The NICC programs provided below lead to professional licensure or certification. Use this state guide to identify whether the program meets licensure requirements or does not meet licensure requirements.

• Dental Assisting
• Health Information Technology
• John Deere TECH
• Medical Assistant
• Medical Laboratory Technician
• Paramedic
• Production and Companion Animal Veterinary Technician
• Nursing
• Radiologic Technology
• Respiratory Care
• Surgical Technology

If you do not live in Iowa and are considering one of these programs, it is highly recommended you contact the state in which you plan to practice to verify any state requirements. The US Department of Education* provides information about most licensed professions by states.

*Hyperlinks provided lead to websites of public and private organizations not associated with NICC. Such links are provided solely for the user's convenience.