Licensure and Disclosure

In compliance with the U.S. Department of Education and the Oregon Higher Education Coordinating Commission (HECC) for participation in the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (NC-SARA), Oregon Tech provides information regarding professional licensure and certification for programs offered through our online campus.

Graduates of the Clinical Sleep Health program are partially eligible for the Certification in Clinical Sleep Health (CCSH) offered by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT). Candidates for the CCSH can use Pathway 2 or 3 depending on their background. Additional eligibility requirements may include, but aren’t limited to, an associate degree or above and a current CPR/BLS certification.

In general, Oregon Tech's online BS in Dental Hygiene does not provide a direct pathway to state licensure as a dental hygienist. Our online degree requires all applicants have passed the National Board Dental Hygiene Examination and be eligible for state licensure in their state.

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In general, Oregon Tech's online BS in Diagnostic Medical Sonography does not provide a direct pathway to state licensure in sonography. Our online degree requires all applicants to hold their RDMS from the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers.

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In general, Oregon Tech's online BS in Echocardiography does not provide a direct pathway to state licensure as a cardiac sonographer. Our online degree requires all applicants to hold their RDCS (AE) from the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers or their RCS from Cardiovascular Credentialing International.

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Oregon Tech’s online Bachelor of Science in Geomatics, Surveying option prepares students for the Fundamentals of Surveying (FS) examination administered by the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES). Graduates of this program utilize Pathway 1: Education found at https://ncees.org/licensure-surveying/. Students are also prepared to pursue state licensure as a registered Professional Land Surveyor (PLS). State licensure requires additional industry experience in addition to passing the FS exam. The Geomatics, Surveying option holds programmatic accreditation through the Applied and Natural Science Accreditation Commission of ABET, the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology.

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Oregon Tech/OHSU Medical Lab Science Program graduates are eligible to take a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) certification examination administered through the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or the American Medical Technologists (AMT). 

Federal regulations require educational institutions to disclose whether its degree programs meet educational requirements for licensure in each state.  Oregon and Washington do not require state licensure to work as an MLS. For additional information and contacts by state, please visit The American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) website: https://www.ascp.org/content/board-of-certification/get-credentialed/#state-licensure Some state licensure boards have additional requirements beyond successful degree completion to obtain a license.  Changes in requirements can happen without notice.  We highly recommend that students contact the applicable licensure board in the state(s) where they intend to obtain a license before beginning our academic program for the most recent requirements.

As of May 2023, the following states and territories require licensure:

StateDoes this program meet requirements?
CaliforniaNo
FloridaYes
Hawai'iYes
LouisianaYes
MontanaYes
New YorkYes
NevadaYes
North DakotaYes
TennesseeYes
West VirginiaYes
Puero RicoYes

The Picture Archiving and Communication System certificate is designed to prepare graduates for the Certified Imaging Informatics Professional (CIIP) examination offered by the American Board of Imaging Informatics or the Certified PACS associate (CPAS) examination through the PACS Administrators in Radiology Certification Association.


PARCA does not have specific eligibility requirements or pathways for eligibility. They endorse a variety of training options. ABII has a qualification point system with candidates utilizing a combination of experience, CEUs, and formal education.
 

The Polysomnographic Technology certificate with Oregon Tech is designed to prepare each graduate for the Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) examination through the Board for Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT). In many cases, the RPSGT credential is what you need to begin working in the field, however, you should always verify your state or territory’s polysomnography licensing or registration requirements before beginning our program. While Oregon Tech is aware of some states having additional needs, state licensing requirements can change without our knowledge so it is on the applicant to ensure they will meet all criteria prior to enrollment.


Oregon Tech’s polysomnography certificate program is CAAHEP accredited. Graduates of Oregon Tech’s certificate program are eligible to take the PRSGT examination through RPSGT Pathway 3. The Associate of Applied Science program is not CAAHEP accredited, however all AAS graduates complete the certificate program first before continuing on to the general education classes remaining for the associate degree. Oregon Tech is regionally accredited through the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.

In general, Oregon Tech's online BS in Respiratory Care does not provide a direct pathway to state licensure in respiratory therapy. Our online degree requires all applicants to hold the RRT from the National Board for Respiratory Care.

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In general, Oregon Tech's online BS in Vascular Technology does not provide a direct pathway to state licensure in vascular sonography. Our online degree requires all applicants to hold their RVT from the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers or their RVS from Cardiovascular Credentialing International.

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Other Programs

Students of Oregon Tech’s online programs in Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Echocardiography, Respiratory Care, Vascular Technology, and more, may complete additional health care credentials or registries while enrolled at the University. Upon careful review of current eligibility requirements with relevant agencies, these students use their existing credentials and employment experience pathways for licensure rather than a degree earned at Oregon Tech.

This information is as up-to-date as possible and written in good faith.
 

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