Licensure Requirements
Business
| National Licensure Requirements | Southeast Tech's curriculum meets state licensure requirements in the following states: | Southeast Tech's curriculum does not meet the state requirements for: | There has been no determination made as to if Southeast Tech's curriculum meets licensure requirements in: |
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Real Estate Pre-Licensing, Single Course
| Students completing the Real Estate Pre-Licensing course must pass the licensing exam administered in order to obtain a licensure and begin practice as a broker associate. | South Dakota | N/A | 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, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming, American Samoa, District of Columbia, Guam, The Republic of the Marshall Islands, The Federated States of Micronesia, The Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, The Republic of Palau, The Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, The Virgin Islands |
Healthcare
| National Licensure Requirements | Southeast Tech's curriculum meets state licensure requirements in the following states: | Southeast Tech's curriculum does not meet the state requirements for: | There has been no determination made as to if Southeast Tech's curriculum meets licensure requirements in: |
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Cardiovascular Sonography, AAS
| Graduates of the Associate of Applied Science in Cardiovascular Sonography must pass the Adult Echocardiography exam administered by American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography in order to obtain licensure and begin practice as a registered diagnostic cardiac sonographer and a registered vascular technologist. ARDMS credentials are recognized nationally and internationally | South Dakota, 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, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming | N/A | American Samoa, District of Columbia, Guam, The Republic of the Marshall Islands, The Federated States of Micronesia, The Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, The Republic of Palau, The Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, The Virgin Islands |
Certified Nursing Assistant, Single Course
| Students completing the Certified Nurses Aid course must pass the South Dakota Nurse's Assistant Certification exam in order to obtain a certificate to begin practice as a certified nurses assistant. | South Dakota | N/A | 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, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming, District of Columbia, American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands |
Dental Assisting, Diploma
| Approval to become a Registered or Licensed Dental Assistant is determined by each state's Department of Dentistry. Please review the Department of Dentistry's requirements for the state you wish to be employed. In South Dakota, Southeast Technical College's Dental Assisting diploma program is authorized by the South Dakota State Board of Dentistry. Graduates are eligible to apply for registration in South Dakota upon Graduation. The Dental Association National Board (DANB) has authorized graduates of STC's Dental Assisting diploma program to earn credentialing as a Certified Dental Assistant (CDA). | South Dakota, Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming, District of Columbia, The Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, The Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and The Virgin Islands | Alaska, California, Connecticut, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, American Samoa, Guam, The Republic of the Marshall Islands, The Federated States of Micronesia, The Republic of Palau, |
Diagnostic Medical Sonography, AAS
| Graduates of the Associate of Applied Science in Diagonostic Medical Sonography Technology must pass the three part exam administered by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography in order to obtain licensure and begin practice as a registered diagnostic medical sonography technologist. ARDMS credentials are recognized nationally and internationally. | South Dakota, 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, Tennessee, Texas, District of Columbia, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming | N/A | American Samoa, Guam, The Republic of the Marshall Islands, The Federated States of Micronesia, The Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, The Republic of Palau, The Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, The Virgin Islands |
Emergency Medical Technician, Single Course
| Students completing the Emergency Medical Technology course must pass the Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) exam administered by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians in order to obtain a licensure and begin practice as an emergency medical technician. | South Dakota | N/A | 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, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming, American Samoa, District of Columbia, Guam, The Republic of the Marshall Islands, The Federated States of Micronesia, The Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, The Republic of Palau, The Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, The Virgin Islands |
Invasive Cardiovascular Technology, AAS
| Graduates of the Associate of Applied Science in Invasive Cardiovascular Technology must pass the Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) exam administered by Cardiovascular Credentialing International in order to obtain licensure and begin practice as a certified invasive cardiovascular technologist. | South Dakota, 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, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Virgina, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming, American Samoa, District of Columbia, Guam, The Republic of the Marshall Islands, The Federated States of Micronesia, The Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana | N/A | N/A |
Licensed Practical Nurse, Diploma
| Graduates of the Diploma in Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) must pass the National Council Licensure Examination Registered Nurse (NCLEX-PN) in order to obtain licensure and begin practice as a licensed practical nurse. Nursing Licensure Information can be found on the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) website. | South Dakota, Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming, The Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands | California, Connecticut, Maryland, Nevada, Oregon, Pennsylvania, American Samoa, District of Columbia, The Republic of the Marshall Islands, The Federated States of Micronesia, The Republic of Palau, The Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, The Virgin Islands |
Medical Assistant, Diploma
| Graduates of the Diploma in Medical Assisting must pass the Certified Medical Assessment (AAMA) exam administered by the American Association of Medical Assistants in order to obtain licensure and begin practice as a certified medical assistant. | South Dakota, 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, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Virgina, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming | N/A | American Samoa, District of Columbia, Guam, The Republic of the Marshall Islands, The Federated States of Micronesia, The Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, The Republic of Palau, The Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, The Virgin Islands |
Paramedic Science, AAS
| Graduates of the Associate of Applied Science in Paramedic Science must pass the National Registry Paramedic cognitive (knowledge) examination and psychomotor (skills) exam administered by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) in order to practice as a certified paramedic. | Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, 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, Wisconsin, West Virginia, Wyoming | N/A | American Samoa, Guam, The Republic of the Marshall Islands, The Federated States of Micronesia, The Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, The Republic of Palau, The Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, The Virgin Islands |
Phlebotomy Technician, Certificate
| Graduates of the Diploma in Phlebotomy must pass the National Health Care Association Exam (NHA) exam in order to obtain a certificate to begin practice as a certified phlebotomy technician. | South Dakota, Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming | California, Hawaii, Illinois, Louisiana, Nevada, Washington | American Samoa, District of Columbia, Guam, The Republic of the Marshall Islands, The Federated States of Micronesia, The Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, The Republic of Palau, The Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, The Virgin Islands |
Registered Nurse, AAS
| Graduates of the Associate of Applied Science in Registered Nursing (RN) must pass the National Council Licensure Examination Registered Nurse (NCLEX-RN) in order to obtain licensure and begin practice as a registered nurse. Nursing Licensure Information can be found on the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) website. | South Dakota, Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming, The Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands | California, Connecticut, Maryland, Nevada, Oregon, Pennsylvania, American Samoa, District of Columbia, The Republic of the Marshall Islands, The Federated States of Micronesia, The Republic of Palau, The Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, The Virgin Islands |
Surgical Technology, AAS
| Graduates of the Associate of Applied Science in Surgical Technology must pass the National Certification Exam for Surgical Technologist exam administered by National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) in order to obtain licensure and begin practice as a certified surgical technologist. | 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, Washington, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming | N/A | American Samoa, District of Columbia, Guam, The Republic of the Marshall Islands, The Federated States of Micronesia, The Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, The Republic of Palau, The Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, The Virgin Islands |
Veterinary Technician, AAS
| Graduates of the Associate of Applied Science in Veterinary Technician must pass the Veterinary Technician National Examination (VTNE) exam administered by American Association of Veterinary State Boards in order to obtain registration and begin practice as a certified veterinary technician. | South Dakota, 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, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming, District of Columbia, American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands | N/A | N/A |
Industrial Technology
| National Licensure Requirements | Southeast Tech's curriculum meets state licensure requirements in the following states: | Southeast Tech's curriculum does not meet the state requirements for: | There has been no determination made as to if Southeast Tech's curriculum meets licensure requirements in: |
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Electrician, AAS
| Most states require electricians to be licensed through a combination of hours of experience, exams, and training. Incoming SoutheastTech students are licensed as apprentice electricians in South Dakota. Upon completion of the Electrician program, a Southeast Tech graduate receives 2,000 hours towards their journeyman license in South Dakota. | South Dakota | Alaska, California | Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, 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, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming, American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands |
Plumbing, Diploma
| "Most states require plumbers to be licensed through a combination of hours of experience,
exams, and training. Incoming Southeast Technical College students are licensed as
apprentice plumbers in South Dakota. Upon completion of the Plumbing program, a Southeast
Technical College graduate receives 1900 hours towards their journeyman license in
South Dakota. Southeast Technical College graduates can receive additional hours towards their South Dakota Journeyman License while working in different states. Those individuals can apply for and successfully test to receive their SD Journeyman License which is effective in SD, ND, Iowa and Minnesota. South Dakota has reciprocity with other states as long as they are on the Uniform Plumbing Code or International Plumbing Code." |
Iowa, Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota | N/A | Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming, American Samoa, District of Columbia, Guam, The Republic of the Marshall Islands, The Federated States of Micronesia, The Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, The Republic of Palau, The Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, The Virgin Islands |
* Note: This chart represents states where our curriculum meets the states' requirements; however, it is not intended to imply that Southeast Technical College enrolls all students from all states. For specific information regarding enrolling, please contact our admissions office.
