Professional Licensure Disclosure

Students who receive a bachelor of science degree in clinical laboratory science are eligible to sit for the national certification exam. If a student plans to locate in a state with licensure, that state should be contacted for specific information relative to that state's laboratory practice act. This contact should be made as early as possible after the location decision has been made. Check with the state regarding trainee licenses or other requirements for new graduates without a valid license in that state.

The states listed under "Meets Requirements" do not require licensure. The states listed under "Does Not Meet Requirements" do require licensure and additional steps to acquire a license beyond education and the certification exam. See the ASCP Board of Certification for state contact information.

*These states do not require licensure.

The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Nuclear Medicine Technology program is accredited by the JRCNMT. Upon successful completion of the internship, graduates are eligible to take certification examinations from the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) and the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists® (ARRT). Some states require licensure to practice as a nuclear medicine technologists. Requirements by state can be found on the Society of Nuclear Medicine & Molecular Imagining (SNMMI) website.

The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Radiologic Science Program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). A national registry exam is offered by American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. Some states require licensure to practice. Individual state licensure information can be found on the ARRT website.

All teacher education programs offered at UWL that lead to endorsement for a teaching license have been approved by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. Graduates who have successfully completed an approved program and have been recommended by UWL are eligible for a Wisconsin certificate to teach. Teacher education programs enrolling new students have been revised according to the new WI educator preparation code (PI 34), have been approved at UWL by the appropriate bodies. These programs have been approved by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction and lead to endorsement for educator licenses in WI.

For certification in other states please refer to the Out-of-state licensure information found here.

The University of Wisconsin - La Crosse Department of Recreation Management and Recreational Therapy is accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Parks, Recreation, Tourism, and Related Professions (COAPRT).

Individuals seeking certification apply to NCTRC and must meet established standards that include education, experience, and continuing professional development. The Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) credential is granted by NCTRC after the specific educational and experiential qualifications are met, eligibility to take the exam is established, and testing is successfully completed.

The University of Wisconsin - La Crosse Athletic Training program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE). Students graduating from the program are eligible to sit for the national certification examination administered by the Board of Certification (BOC).  

See National Athletic Trainers' Association for state licensure requirements.

The Doctor of Nursing practice and clinical credits from the School of Anesthesia are required to sit for the national board certification exam to be licensed as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA).

The School of Anesthesia is accredited by the Council on Accreditation (COA) of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs.

Requirements to practice as a Nurse Anesthetist in the United States

The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Medical Dosimetry Program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). After successful completion of the medical dosimetry program and several months of work experience, students are eligible to apply to take the medical dosimetry certification exam.  The exam is held in various locations throughout the United States annually. 

The Medical Dosimetry Certification Board (MDCB) is the credentialing body for the certification exam.  Currently the requirements to be eligible to sit for the certification exam from MDCB include holding a bachelor's degree in any field and be a graduate of a JCERT accredited Medical Dosimetry education program of at least 12 months. Currently, this credential is recognized in all U.S. states and territories.

Licensure is not required to work as a medical dosimetrist in the United States, but many employers require their medical dosimetrists to be certified.  Regulations may change over time. It is encouraged for any potential student to research the regulations of the state in which they plan to work. 

Students who complete the program can go on to receive American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) certification in Microbiology or Molecular Biology. For those pursuing ASCP certification, the states listed under "Meets Requirements" do not require licensure. The states listed under "Does Not Meet Requirements" may require licensure with additional requirements beyond education and the ASCP certification. See the ASCP Board of Certification for more details and state contact information.

*These states do not require licensure.

The University of Wisconsin - La Crosse Occupational Therapy program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA). Students graduating from the program are eligible to sit for the national certification examination administered by the NBCOT. For more information please reach out to the appropriate state regulatory authority.

The University of Wisconsin - La Crosse Physical Therapy program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE). Students graduating from the program are eligible to sit for the National Physical therapy Examination (NPTE) through the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT).

See the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy for state licensure requirements.

The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Physician Assistant Studies Program is accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA). UWL PA graduates are eligible to sit for the Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam (PANCE) administered by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. Successful passage of this examination is required for physician assistant state licensure in the United States.

To learn more about additional state licensure requirements, visit The National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.

All educator preparation programs offered at UWL that lead to endorsement for an educator license have been approved by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. Graduates who have successfully completed an approved program and have been recommended by UWL are eligible for a Wisconsin educator license. Educator preparation programs enrolling new students have been revised according to the new WI educator preparation code (PI 34), have been approved at UWL by the appropriate bodies. These programs have been approved by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction and lead to endorsement for educator and administrator licenses in WI.

For certification in other states please refer to the Out-of-state licensure information found here.

See the National Association of School Psychologists for state licensure requirements.

The University of Wisconsin - La Crosse Department of Recreation Management and Recreational Therapy is accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Parks, Recreation, Tourism, and Related Professions (COAPRT).

Individuals seeking certification apply to NCTRC and must meet established standards that include education, experience, and continuing professional development. The Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) credential is granted by NCTRC after the specific educational and experiential qualifications are met, eligibility to take the exam is established, and testing is successfully completed.