The following states require licensure to work as an auctioneer.

Most states require individuals to have a license to practice auctioneering.

For Pennsylvania requirements, please contact:
Pennsylvania State Board of Auctioneer Examiners
2525 N 7th Street
PO Box 2649
Harrisburg, PA, 17105-2649
Phone: 1-833-DOS-BPOA
Email: ST-AUCTIONEER@PA.GOV

The requirements for an auctioneering license vary by state. To find state requirements outside of Pennsylvania, please view the document here.

HACC’s Municipal Police Academy is certified in Pennsylvania through the Municipal Police Officers' Education and Training Commission (MPOETC). The Act 120 course is required training for all Pennsylvania municipal police officers. Standards for police officers are not uniform; different states have different requirements.

For additional information, refer to this document. To find information for state specific requirements, please visit https://golawenforcement.com/police-officer-requirements/.

There are no national certification requirements to work as a cardiology technician; however, employers prefer certification. For information, please visit Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI), an independent credentialing agency.

Pennsylvania requires training and certification for both certified recovery specialist (CRS) and certified family recovery specialist (CFRS). For information on state requirements, please visit the Pennsylvania Certification Board website. To find certification and license disclosure by state, please visit Center for the Application of Substance Abuse Technologies.

To obtain a Class A or Class B commercial driving license (CDL), you must successfully complete driver training from training providers approved by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA); be at least 18 years old to drive intrastate (within the state); and possess a valid noncommercial driver’s license within the state you reside.

Please visit Department of Motor Vehicle for Pennsylvania requirements. National regulations and training requirements can be found here.

Please review this document and any other pertinent information you may need to know to work as a Dental Hygienist in the U.S.

This document provides the requirements for licensure/certification in all states as well as other pertinent information you may need to know to work as a dental assistant in the U.S.

There are no national certification requirements for firefighters; however, individual municipalities may require that minimum educational and training requirements to obtain entry-level positions.

For Pennsylvania requirements, please visit Office of State Fire Commission. Please visit National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) for information on 1001 Firefighter I and II training standards.

This document provides the requirements for licensure/certification in all states as well as other pertinent information you may need to know.

Most states require individuals to have a license to practice massage therapy.

For Pennsylvania requirements, please contact:
Pennsylvania State Board of Massage Therapy
P.O. Box 2649
Harrisburg, PA 17105-2649
Phone: 717-783-7155
Fax: 717-787-7769
Email: RA-Massagetherapy@state.pa.us

The requirements for massage therapist licensing vary by state. Other states may require additional training, such as CPR certification or completing a first aid class. Upon completing education, prospective massage therapists take their state’s exam to get licensed. To find state requirements outside of Pennsylvania, please visit American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA).

There are no national certification requirements for medical assistant; however, many states require some type of nationally recognized credential for employment. For information on becoming a certified medial assistant, please visit National Healthcare Association, an allied health certification agency.

No industry certification is required for medical coding specialist; however, certification may be required by employers. For more information, please visit American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC).

To be eligible for permanent employment as a nurse aide and to have your name enrolled on the PA Nurse Aide Registry, you must successfully complete a PA Department of Education (PDE)-approved nurse aide training program and pass the National Nurse Aide Assessment Program Examination (NNAAP®) administered by Credentia (https://credentia.com/) within 24 months of program completion.

For information on certification and licensing guidelines in other states, please visit Registered Nursing.Org.

You must be a licensed registered nurse to work within the United States.

Initial Licensure
Upon graduation from HACC’s Associate in Science degree in nursing, you are eligible to obtain a license by examination in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

The Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing (PASBON) requires:

• You have received our Board-approved and accredited Associate in Science degree in nursing
• You have passed the NCLEX-RN (National Council Licensure Examination) examination
• You have met all additional requirements for licensure (clearances, mandated reporter training, etc).
• You apply to the PASBON for licensure.
• You obtain verification from HACC’s Nursing Department that you completed all the nursing degree program requirements.

Once your application has been reviewed by the PASBON, you are notified of your eligibility to test, and you are sent an Authorization to Test (ATT). You then schedule a time to take the NCLEX-RN examination. Once the PASBON receives notification that you have passed the NCLEX-RN licensure examination, you will be granted licensure.

Additionally, you may choose to apply for initial licensure in another U.S. state or territory. If you are interested in this process, please contact the director of programs at your home campus. The director will work with you to start the process. All necessary documentation for licensure is ultimately sent to the Nursing Department chair for completion.

Reciprocity of Licensure
If you have obtained initial licensure in any U.S. state or territory and are now seeking to obtain licensure in another U.S. State or territory or international licensure, you may do so by contacting the Board of Nursing within the U.S. state you wish to pursue reciprocity of licensure.

All 50 states require nursing home administrators to be licensed, although requirements vary by state. For information regarding Pennsylvania licensing requirements, please visit this document. For information on requirements in other states, please visit the National Association of Long-Term Care Administration Board.

Find licensing requirements for paramedic certification in Pennsylvania here. Find licensing requirements in other states here.

There is no state certification requirement for personal trainers. However, many employers may require certification from a recognized national organization, such as:

• American Council on Exercise (ACE)
• American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)
• International Sports Science Association (ISSA)
• National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)
• National Exercise Trainers Association (NETA)
• National Federation of Personal Trainers (NFPT)
• National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)

Please visit National Personal Training Association (NPTA) for more information on personal trainer certification requirements.

Currently, only Pennsylvania and Wisconsin do not require certification for employment. For information on requirements by state, please visit Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB).

Currently, only California, Colorado, Louisiana and Nevada are the only states that require certification to become a phlebotomist. However, you may be required to meet certain education criteria. Certification is highly recommended for employment. For more information, please visit National Healthcare Association. To review requirements by state, please visit Phlebotomy Near You.

No industry certification is required to become a physician’s office assistant. However, according to National Healthcare Association (NHA), 75% of employers require or encourage certification.

There currently is no required certification or licensing requirements for employment in any state within the United States. 

However, credentialing will make you a more viable applicant for job placement. HACC prepares Informatics graduates to take all three levels of certification exam through the PACS Administrators Registry and Certification Association (PARCA).

• Graduates with a minimum three years’ previous experience in healthcare imaging or imaging informatics, will also meet the educational and continuing education requirements for the American Board of Imaging Informatics (ABII) certification.

You must be a licensed practical nurse to work within the United States.

Initial Licensure
Upon graduating from HACC’s Practical Nursing Certificate Program, you are eligible to obtain a license by examination in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing (PASBON) requires:

• You have received our Board-approved and accredited Practical Nursing certificate;
• You pass the NCLEX-PN examination;
• You have met all additional requirements for licensure (clearances, mandated reporter training, etc). You apply to the PASBON for licensure;
• You obtain verification from HACC’s Nursing Department that you completed all of the program requirements.

Once your application has been reviewed by the PASBON, you are notified of your eligibility to test and are sent an Authorization to Test (ATT). You then schedule a time to take the NCLEX-PN examination. Once the PASBON receives notification of your passing the NCLEX-PN licensure examination, you will be granted licensure.

Additionally, you may choose to apply for initial licensure in another U.S. State or territory. If you are interested in this process, please contact the director of programs at your respective home campus. The director will work with you to start the process. All necessary documentation for licensure is ultimately sent to the Nursing Department chair for completion.

Reciprocity of Licensure
If you have obtained initial licensure in any U.S. state or territory and are now seeking to obtain licensure in another U.S. state or territory or international licensure, you may do so by contacting the Board of Nursing within the U.S. state you wish to pursue reciprocity of licensure.

Find specific information (pdf) about which states require licensure/certification to work in their states, as well as any other pertinent information you may need to know to work as a respiratory therapist in the U.S. 

The following states have passed laws related to the education and certification of surgical technologists to work in their states:

• Connecticut
• Indiana
• Idaho – This state has an administrative rule that requires surgical technologists (referred to as “operating room technicians”) either complete a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)-accredited program or satisfy the The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) requirements for Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)/Certification
• Massachusetts
• Nevada
• New Jersey
• New York
• Oregon
• Pennsylvania
• South Carolina
• Tennessee
• Virginia
• Texas

The following states required that surgical technologists register to work in their state. However, CST certification is not required to register:

• Arkansas
• Colorado
• Illinois
• North Dakota – (“Unlicensed Assistive Person” registry)
• Washington

The following states offer optional registration/title protection for surgical technologists. CST certification is required to qualify for the registry/title protection:

• Arkansas
• Illinois
• Virginia

For more information, please view this document. There is no information available for the remaining states.