Professional Licensure Disclosure

Professional Licensure Disclosures are required for academic programs offered by institutions of higher learning that are (1) designed to meet educational requirements for a specific professional license or certification that is required for employment in an occupation or (2) advertised as meeting such requirements. States vary in what professions they require to be licensed and how licensure functions. The licensure boards in each state are responsible for establishing the education requirements for licensure/certification for their state. The state professional licensing boards make the ultimate decision as to whether or not an individual will be eligible for licensure based on the rules and regulations in place at the time the individual submits their application for licensure.

Students from states other than Hawai‘i seeking to enroll in a University of Hawaii Maui College course or program that customarily leads to professional licensure/certification required to work in that occupation in the state of Hawaii, will be contacted via email upon submission of a completed Application for Admission to provide additional information and resources regarding program licensure. Applicants may also contact the professional licensing/certification agency in their state of residence directly to determine whether or not the Maui College course or program meets the requirements in that state. You can learn about licensing requirements in your state by visiting the U.S. Department of Labor’s Career One Stop License Finder website. 

State Authorization

Maui College is a member of the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (NC-Sara), which allows the College to provide distance learning programs and coursework to residents of states other than Hawai‘i. NC-SARA membership, however, does not grant reciprocity or exempt Maui College from state professional licensing requirements. As a result, licensing requirements in Hawai‘i may not be recognized as sufficient to obtain a license in any other state.

Relocation

Relocating during the course of a program to another state may impact whether the student can remain in the program, meet the state licensure requirements, and/or continue to receive federal funding. Before considering relocation, Maui College encourages students to contact their program coordinator to discuss authorization and licensure eligibility requirements and to research the specific requirements of the state to which they intend to relocate. One suggested website for students who want to research licensure requirements by state is License Finder.

UH Maui College Professional Licensure Disclosures

University of Hawai‘i Maui College offers the following programs that lead to professional licensure required within the State of Hawai‘i.  Licensure and or professional certification information is included below and can also be found on our program websites below:

Associate in Applied Science in Automotive Technology (AAS-AMT)

Associate of Science Degree in Dental Hygiene (AS-DH)

Associate of Science Degree in Nursing - Registered Nurse (AS-NURS)

Certificate of Achievement in Practical Nursing (CA-PRCN)

Automotive Technology Certification

The Automotive Technology program curriculum is aligned with the accrediting bodies of Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) and the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation

(NATEF). Graduates are eligible to take the ASE Certification test. The State of Hawaiʻi requires both the repair shop and the mechanic to be licensed. Additional requirements for automotive technicians include two years of on-the-job training or one year of on-the-job training and a two-year degree in automotive repair to qualify for certification. State certification information can be found at ASE Certification Tests.

Dental Hygiene Licensure

The Dental Hygiene program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation, a specialized accrediting body recognized by the Council of Postsecondary Accreditation and the United States Department of Education. Graduates are eligible to take the National Board of Dental Hygiene Exam, National Clinical Examination and apply for licensure with the Hawai‘i Board of Dental Examiners. Each State has its own requirements but they all require the NDHBE results and clinical exam.

Nursing Licensure

The Nursing program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). Graduates are deemed eligible by the State of Hawaiʻi Board of Nursing to take the Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse examination and apply for licensure in the State of Hawaiʻi.

The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) issues national, uniform requirements for licensure by exam or endorsement, renewals, and reinstatement. These include proof of completion of an approved nursing education program, successful completion of the NCLEX exam, proficiency in English, and self-disclosure of misdemeanors, felonies, and substance abuse.

However, each state’s Nursing Practice Act outlines its unique requirements. From state to state, license application fees, length of application process, renewal timelines and requirements, clinical hours served, continued education units (CEU), and temporary practice permits vary. Here is a link to certification and licensure information for all 50 States: https://nursinglicensemap.com/states/.