Disclosure
Federal regulations require the University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton (UACCM) to disclose whether its degree programs meet U.S. jurisdictions’ educational requirements for licensure (34 CFR 668.43(a)(6) & 34 CFR 668.72(n)).
The UACCM academic programs listed below are designed to prepare students for a career in a licensed profession upon completion of the program. A professional license is typically required for graduates of these programs to practice and/or gain employment in these fields. UACCM delivers all programs that lead to professional licensure in a classroom and/or lab setting. None of these programs are delivered online.
Each state and territory have different professional licensure and certification requirements. Other licensure requirements may include professional examinations, background checks, years of work experience, fingerprinting requirements, etc.
Prospective and current students should also keep in mind that licensing and authorization requirements vary by state and that relocating during the course of a program to another state could impact whether they can continue in the course, meet the eligibility requirements of that state, and/or receive financial aid funding.
Specific Practical and Registered Nursing Disclosure
The Technical Certificate in Practical Nursing and the Associate Degree of Nursing at the University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton are approved as meeting the Arkansas State Board of Nursing educational requirements for licensure as a nurse to prepare the graduate to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination – Practical Nursing (NCLEX-PN) or the National Council Licensure Examination-Registered Nurse licensing exam (NCLEX-RN). Arkansas is also part of the Enhanced Nursing Licensure Compact (eNLC). Under this agreement, students who successfully pass the NCLEX exam meet the eligibility requirements for nursing practice in the agreement states. Students must apply for a state license in order to practice in a state other than Arkansas. States in the eNLC are as follows: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Guam, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio (starting in January of 2023), Oklahoma, Pennsylvania (Law passed and awaiting implementation), South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Virgin Islands, West Virginia (Law passed and awaiting implementation), Wisconsin, Wyoming.
Although the University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton (UACCM) makes every effort to disclose and provide resources for licensure requirements for each state, it is important that students also inquire with their state licensing board where they intend to apply for licensure to determine the requirements for licensure.
States that UACCM is aware that the nursing program will not accept Arkansas licensure: Alaska
If you are considering relocating, please check licensure eligibility requirements. State Board of Nursing contacts and resources can be found at State Board of Nursing external site.
Specific Emergency Medical Technician Disclosure
The UACCM Certificate of Proficiency in Emergency Medical Technician program is accredited by the Arkansas Department of Health, Section of Emergency Medical Services (ADH EMS). All qualified EMT students must pass the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT) cognitive exam and the ADH EMS practical exam in order to obtain an Arkansas state license and NREMT certification to practice. Each state accepts the NREMT certification and Arkansas licensure as proof that the EMT has the appropriate levels of knowledge to apply for reciprocity within other states. Each state regulates the requirements to obtain licensure/certification reciprocity. Students who want to practice in another state after obtaining Arkansas licensure and NREMT certification are encouraged to contact the Office of EMS in the state you desire to work to discuss if there are additional requirements for Arkansas licensure reciprocity such psychomotor exam, applications, fees, background checks, etc. that could be required for licensure/certification reciprocity. Each state has the ultimate authority to grant licensure/certification reciprocity to practice. Questions about specific state reciprocity should be directed to the specific EMS offices where future reciprocity is desired prior to enrolling in the program. This information can be located on the NREMT webpage.