National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (NC-SARA)

State Authorization and Compliance Professional Licensure Disclosure

In compliance with the U.S. Department of Education for participation in the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (NC-SARA), Northeastern Junior College (NJC) provides information pertaining to professional licensure and certification in correlation with programs offered at NJC that may lead to state licensure.

Students are advised to review the following information BEFORE beginning a program at NJC that leads to professional licensure with the intent to be licensed outside of the state of Colorado:

• Review the licensing information provided for the applicable program(s) below
• Contact the appropriate licensing agency in the U.S. states and territories where licensure is intended. This will enable you to obtain the most up-to-date information about licensure requirements and confirm how an NJC program facilitates those requirements.

Only a select few of NJC’s programs are formally approved for professional licensure. However, while a program may not be formally approved in states outside of Colorado, it may still meet all or a portion of the “educational” requirements for licensure in other states and territories. Therefore, it may be necessary for you to contact the licensing agency directly to find out if an NJC program will meet educational requirements in states other than Colorado.

Additionally, while progressing through any of these programs, NJC recommends that you check licensing agency requirements regularly to monitor whether they have changed in a manner that impacts your licensure plans.

• To file a complaint or report related to NC SARA and online classes go to (click here).

To learn more, please review the licensure information provided below.  There are contact names and information for different programs.  If you need general assistance or guidance pertaining to professional licensing compliance, please contact Sam Soliman, Vice President for Academic Affairs at sam.soliman@njc.edu or at 970-521-6606.

Barbering (BAR)

Completion of the Barbering certificate prepares students to take the State of Colorado licensure boards/exams and has determined that the program meets the requirements for cosmetology licensing in the following states: Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Virginia

The Barbering program has determined that the program does not meet the requirements for licensing in the following states: Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming.

Many states allow individuals who hold barbering and cosmetology licenses from other states to apply for licensure by reciprocity. Each state has different requirements for licensure by reciprocity, and students are encouraged to visit the Department of Regulator Affairs (DORA) for the state they want to practice in to get further specifics.

Licensing Board

• Colorado Office of Barber and Cosmetology: https://dpo.colorado.gov/BarberCosmetology/LawsRulesPolicies
• Cosmetology Requirements by State: https://www.beautyinsuranceplus.com/cosmetologist-state-requirements/#ca

Students considering enrolling in the BAR program should contact Martha Conner at martha.conner@njc.edu or 970-521-6734 for further clarification.

Cosmetology (COS)

As a student applying for or attending the Cosmetology Program, you have the right to know the program meets the applicable state prerequisites for licensure or certification in Colorado.

Completion of the Cosmetology Certificate prepares students to take the State of Colorado licensure boards/exams, and the program meets the requirements for cosmetology licensing in the following states: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, and Virginia.

The Cosmetology program does not meet the requirements for licensing in the following states: Alaska, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming.

Many states allow individuals who hold cosmetology licenses from other states to apply for licensure by reciprocity. Each state has different requirements for licensure by reciprocity, and students are encouraged to visit the Department of Regulator Affairs (DORA) for the state they want to practice in to get further specifics.

Licensing Board

• Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies: Office of Barber and Cosmetology Licensure | 303.894.7800
• PSI Services, LLC PSI Exams website | 1.800.773.9267
• Cosmetology Requirements by State: https://www.beautyinsuranceplus.com/cosmetologist-state-requirements/#co

Students considering enrolling in the Northeastern's COS program should contact Martha Conner at martha.conner@njc.edu or 970-521-6734 for further clarification.

Early Childhood Education (Level 1) (ECE)

The Early Childhood Education Level I teacher program gives students their first step by completing the educational requirements. You must also complete 3,185 hours of verified experience in the care and supervision of four (4) or more children less than eight (8) years of age who are not related to the individual before you can obtain a certification in Colorado.

The Early Childhood Education Level I teacher program does not prepare you to teach in: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, 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, Washington D.C., American Samoa, Federated States of Micronesia, Guam, Marshall Islands, Northern Marianas, Palau, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands.

Licensing Board

• Qualifications for Colorado are outlined below. Colleges falls under qualification pathway rule 2.216.A.1.g on the Early Childhood Teacher Qualification Pathway | 303.866.5948

Students considering enrolling in Northeastern's ECE program should contact Donna Brady-Lawler at donna.bradylawler@njc.edu or 970-521-6725 for further clarification.

Early Childhood Education (ECE) Director

The Early Childhood Education Director program gives students their first step by completing its educational requirements. You must also complete 910 hours of on-the-job training before you can obtain a certification in Colorado.

The Early Childhood Education Director program does not prepare you to teach in: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, 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, Washington D.C., American Samoa, Federated States of Micronesia, Guam, Marshall Islands, Northern Marianas, Palau, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands.

Licensing Board

• Qualifications for Colorado are outlined below. Colleges fall under qualification pathway rule 2.214.C.4: on the Early Childhood Teacher Qualification Pathway | 303.866.5948

Students considering enrolling in Northeastern's ECE program should contact Donna Brady-Lawler at donna.bradylawler@njc.edu or 970-521-6725 for further clarification.

Emergency Medical Technician

Successful completion of the EMT program makes the students eligible to sit for the National Registry of EMTs (NREMT). Successful completion of the NREMT, at the specific provider level, makes the students eligible for certification in the states or U.S. Territories listed below. Other certification requirements may exist for a state. If a student is considering seeking certification in a state other than Colorado, the student is encouraged to contact that state EMS office directly by clicking the link for the state or U.S. Territory below.

Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming and U.S. Territories of Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and U.S. Virgin Islands.

Alaska, New York, and American Samoa have identified 'alternative methods' of certification, so our program does not meet requirements. Students should contact the state or U.S. territory for additional information.

Additional information about transferability of EMS certifications can be found on the EMS Compact page.

For students interested in Northeastern's EMT program, please contact Brady Ring at brady.ring@njc.edu or at 970-521-6708.

Fire Science (Firefighter I and Hazardous Materials Operations)

The Pro Qual Board and The International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) are the two main certifying bodies in the United State for the fire service. Only two states, South Dakota and Michigan, do not recognize either Pro Board or IFSAC. Those states need to be contacted individually for their reciprocity processes. Fire science programs are recognized by the other forty-eight states.

Licensing Board

• Colorado Division Fire Prevention and Control | 303.239.4600

For students interested in Northeastern's EMT program, please contact Brady Ring at brady.ring@njc.edu or at 970-521-6708.

Paramedic

Students enrolling or continuing at the institutions above have a right to certain information that the colleges are required by law to provide. As a student applying for or attending the Paramedic program, you have the right to know that this program meets the applicable state prerequisites for licensure or certification in Colorado.

Successful completion of Paramedic program makes the students eligible to sit for the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT). Successful completion of the NREMT, at the specific provider level, makes the students eligible for certification in the following states and U.S. Territories: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming and U.S. Territories of Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and U.S. Virgin Islands.

Alaska, New York, and American Samoa have identified 'alternative methods' of certification, so our program does not meet requirements. Students should contact the state or U.S. territory for additional information.

Licensing Board

• Additional information about transferability of EMS certifications can be found on the EMS Compact page.
• Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment: EMS Provider Certification | 303.692.2000
• National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT)

For students interested in the paramedic program, contact Lisa Werts at lisa.werts@njc.edu or at 970-521-6871.

Nurse Aide (NUA)

The Nurse Aide program qualifies graduates to sit for the National Nurse Aide Assessment Exam in the following states and territories: Alabama, Alaska, California, Colorado, Washington D.C., Georgia, Guam, Mariana Islands, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Virginia, Virgin Islands, and Washington.

The Nurse Aide program does not qualify graduates in the following states and territories: Arizona, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming, American Samoa, Federated States of Micronesia, Marshall Islands, Palau, Puerto Rico.

Licensing Board

• The National Nurse Aide Assessment Program: Exam | 312.525.3600
• Colorado Board of Nursing Certification Site: Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) | 303.894.7800

Students considering enrolling in Northeastern's NUA program should contact Julie Brower at Julie.brower@njc.edu or 970-521-6707 for further clarification.

Nursing (NUR)

Colorado participates in the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) meaning Nurses can practice in other NLC states. The NUR program trains nursing students to obtain a Colorado State Nursing License. Once a graduate receives the Colorado State license they may then practice in the following states: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, 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, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. (NCSBN, 2024)

Connecticut and the U.S. Virgin Islands are awaiting NLC implementation. Students may practice in these states once the compact has been implemented.

The Nursing program does not meet the state licensure requirements for the states below, as graduates cannot practice in these states and U.S. territories without obtaining additional licenses. Alaska, California, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Illinois, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New York, Oregon, American Samoa, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico. Pennsylvania and Guam have partial implementation of the NLC (NCSBN, 2024).

Students considering enrolling in Northeastern's NUR program should contact Julie Brower at Julie.brower@njc.edu or 970-521-6707 for further clarification.

Practical Nurse

A practical nurse must take, and pass, the NCLEX-PN exam in the state in which they plan to practice. The CCD practical nursing program qualifies students to sit for the NCLEX-PN in these states and territories: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, 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, Washington D.C., American Samoa, Federated States of Micronesia, Guam, Marshall Islands, Northern Marianas, Palau, Puerto Rico, and Virgin Islands.

Licensing Board

• NCSBN Regulatory Exam - Practical Nurse | 866.293.9600

For more information, please contact Julie Brower at Julie.brower@njc.edu or 970-521-6707 for further clarification.

Real Estate (REE)

Real Estate courses prepare the student to take the Colorado Real Estate Broker Licensure Exam. Each state has its own requirements, and the student is advised to seek clarification from the state in which they intend to practice.

The Real Estate courses do not meet the state requirements for the following states: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, 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, Washington D.C., American Samoa, Federated States of Micronesia, Guam, Marshall Islands, Northern Marianas, Palau, Puerto Rico, and Virgin Islands.

Licensing Board

• Colorado Division of Real Estate. https://dre.colorado.gov/

For more information, please contact Sam Soliman at sam.soliman@njc.edu or at 970-521-6606.

Unmanned Drone (AVT)

The Drone Technology Program prepares students to sit for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Part 107 exam to earn their Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) pilot certificate and become an FAA-Certified Drone Pilot. This certification is required to fly drones commercially* in the United States. This is a nationally recognized certification and, as such, it is not state-specific**

FAA Website

*Please note that even recreational drone usage is expected to follow certain rules. The Exception for Limited Recreational Operations of Unmanned Aircraft (USC 44809) is the law that describes how, when, and where you can fly drones for recreational purposes.

**It is important to note that states may have specific laws and regulations regarding drones that can supersede the FAA regulations. Some states require you to register your drone or obtain permits to fly in certain areas or in the state entirely.

Connecticut, Indiana, Louisiana, Minnesota, and North Carolina require additional licenses. Louisianas additional license is required specifically for agriculture drone usage.

Licensing Board

• All drone pilots must complete the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requirements for certification as a remote pilot. If you fly drones only as a recreational activity, you must still pass the Federal Aviation Administration Recreational UAS Safety Test (TRUST) test.

For more information, please contact Sam Soliman at sam.soliman@njc.edu or at 970-521-6606.

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