NC-SARA: State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement

Colorado Mountain College has been approved by the Colorado Department of Higher Education to participate in State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (SARA) through the Western Interstate Commission on Higher Education. Through CMC’s voluntary participation in SARA, the institution is able to deliver educational experiences outside of Colorado.

To learn more about SARA, please visit: nc-sara.org.

CMC is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. See Colorado Mountain College Accreditation.

NC-SARA Approved Institution Seal. Colorado Mountain College has been approved to participate in the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements.
Colorado Mountain College participates in the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements.

State Authorization Student Complaint Procedure

Colorado Mountain College desires to resolve student grievances, complaints, and concerns in an expeditious, fair, and amicable manner. Students residing outside of Colorado while attending CMC who desire to resolve a grievance should first follow the college's complaint procedure found in Students Rights & Responsibilities/CMC Handbook on Your Right to Know.

Also see the Colorado Department of Higher Education’s File a Student Complaint.

The student should begin the complaint process with the institution and if resolution is not found, the student would contact the institution’s home state as listed on SARA State Portal Entity Contacts.

Professional Licensure

Professional Licensure is defined as a process of State or other governmental entities that establishes standards of practice and gives legal permission to practice a profession by providing licenses or certifications to individuals who meet those standards (SARA Policy Manual, pg. 12).

CMC programs that are accredited by discipline and may or may not lead to licensure in Colorado including: CMC's Program–Specific Accreditation and Approvals.

We encourage students to email the respective CMC academic department for guidance.

While students who successfully complete a licensure preparation program at CMC will be prepared to pursue licensure in Colorado, it has not yet been determined if those programs meet licensure requirements in states or U.S. territories beyond Colorado. Students are strongly encouraged to work with the academic department and the applicable professional licensure board in the state in which they intend to pursue licensing PRIOR TO ENROLLMENT AT CMC to ensure all licensure requirements are satisfactorily met.

CMC is a member of NC-SARA which allows the university to provide distance learning programs (both online and learning placements) and coursework to students located in states other than Colorado. Membership does not grant reciprocity or exemption from state professional licensing requirements. Licensing requirements in Colorado may not be recognized as sufficient to obtain a license in other states.

CMC shall not be held liable if a student is unable to complete educational requirements of a program.

To assist, NC-SARA has a webpage for professional licensure information for students.

CMC Licensure Programs

CERTIFIED ADDICTION TECHNICIAN (CAT)/CERTIFIED ADDICTION SPECIALIST (CAS) CERTIFICATES - CERTIFICATION DISCLOSURE

Colorado Mountain College Professional Licensure Disclosure
Certified Addiction Technician (CAT)/Certified Addiction Specialist (CAS) Certificate Programs

The Colorado Mountain College CAT and CAS Certificate Programs meet educational requirements for addiction certifications in Colorado through the Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA). Certification in the state of Colorado requires specialized training and supervised field experience in the addiction field. CMC’s programs offer the specialized training for credit college-level courses and field experience hours applicable for DORA certification.

CMC has determined that our curriculum does not meet the educational requirements for licensure or certification in states outside of Colorado. Students considering a program of study that leads to addiction certification or licensure in a state/territory other than Colorado should contact the appropriate licensing agency in the state where they plan to practice prior to enrollment at CMC.

Learn more about CMC’s Certified Addiction Specialist and Certified Addiction Technician Programs.

Colorado Law Enforcement Training Academy - Licensure Disclosure

Colorado Mountain College Professional Licensure Disclosure
Law Enforcement Training Academy (CLETA) Program

CMC’s CLETA Program meets educational requirements for the Colorado Peace Officer Basic Certification. Basic Certification in Colorado requires successful completion of the CMC Colorado Law Enforcement Training Academy education requirements, Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification examination, and a background check.
 
CMC has determined that our curriculum does not meet the educational requirements for licensure or certification in other states. Students considering a program of study that leads to peace officer certification in a state/territory other than Colorado should contact the appropriate licensing agency in the state where they plan to practice prior to enrollment at CMC. See information for each respective state/territory.

Alabama Information
Alabama Peace Officers Standards and Training Commission
334-242-4045
Alabama

Alaska
Alaska of Public Safety, Police Standards Council
907-465-4378
Alaska Information

Arizona
Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board
602-223-2514
Arizona Information

Arkansas
Arkansas Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Training
870-574-1810
Arkansas Information

California
California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training
916-227-3909
California Information

Colorado
Colorado Peace Officer Standards and Training
720-508-6725
Colorado Information

Connecticut
Connecticut State Police Officer Standards and Training Council
203-238-6505
Connecticut Information

Delaware
Delaware Council on Police Training
Delaware Information

District of Columbia
DC Police Officers Standards and Training Board
202-727-9099
District of Columbia Information

Florida
Florida Department of Law Enforcement
850-410-8600
Florida Information

Georgia
Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council
770-732-5974
Georgia Information

Hawaii
State of Hawaii Criminal Justice Division
Hawaii Information

Idaho
Idaho Peace Officer Standards &amp
Training
208-884-7250
Idaho Information

Illinois
Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board
217-782-4540
Illinois Information

Indiana
Indiana Law Enforcement Academy
317-839-5191
Indiana Information

Iowa
Iowa Law Enforcement Academy
515-331-5778
Iowa Information

Kansas
Kansas Commission on Peace Officers’ Standards and Training
316-832-9906
Kansas Information

Kentucky
Kentucky Law Enforcement Council
859-622-6218
Kentucky Information

Louisiana
Louisiana Peace Officer Standards and Training Council
225-342-1500
Louisiana Information

Maine
Maine Criminal Justice Academy
207-877-8000
Maine Information

Maryland
Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission
410-875-3400
Maryland Information

Massachusetts
Massachusetts Municipal Police Training Committee
781-437-0300
Massachusetts Information

Michigan
Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards
517-636-7864
Michigan Information

Minnesota
Minnesota Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training
651-643-3060
Minnesota Information

Mississippi
Mississippi Board on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Training
601-987-1212
Mississippi Information

Missouri
Missouri Peace Officer Standards and Training
573-751-3409
Missouri Information

Montana
Montana Public Safety Officer Standards & Training
Montana Information

Nebraska
Nebraska Law Enforcement Certification Standards
308-385-6030
Nebraska Information

Nevada
Nevada Peace Officer Standards and Training
775-687-7678
Nevada Information

New Hampshire
New Hampshire Police Standards &amp
Training Council
603-271-2133
New Hampshire Information

New Jersey
New Jersey Police Training Commission
609-376-2800
New jersey Information

New Mexico
NM Law Enforcement Academy
505-827-9251
New Mexico Information

New York
New York Division of Criminal Justice Services
518-457-2667
New York Information

North Carolina
NC Law Enforcement Training and Standards
919-716-6000
North Carolina Information

North Dakota
North Dakota Peace Officer Standards and Training
701-328-5529
North Dakota Information

Ohio
Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy
800-282-0515
Ohio Information

Oklahoma
Oklahoma Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training
404-239-5100
Oklahoma Information

Oregon
Oregon DPSST Criminal Justice
503-378-4411
Oregon Information

Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Municipal Police Officers’ Education and Training Commission
717-346-4086
Pennsylvania Information

Rhode Island
Rhode Island Police Officers Commission of Standards and Training
401-722-5808
Rhode Island Information

South Carolina
South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy
803-896-4399
South Carolina Information

South Dakota
South Dakota Law Enforcement Officers Standards and Training Commission
605-773-3584
South Dakota Information

Tennessee
Tennessee Peace Officer Standards &amp
Training Commission
615-741-2241
Tennessee Information

Texas
Texas Commission on Law Enforcement
512-936-7700
Texas Information

Utah
Utah Peace Officer Standards and Training
801-256-2300
Utah Information/

Vermont
Vermont Criminal Justice Training Council
802-483-6228
Vermont Information

Virginia
Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services
804-786-4000
Virginia Information

Washington
Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission
206-835-7300
Washington Information

West Virginia
West Virginia Division of Justice &amp
Community Services
304-558-8814
West Virginia Information

Wisconsin
Wisconsin Law Enforcement
608-266-1221
Wisconsin Information

Wyoming
Wyoming Peace Officers Standards and Training Commission
307-358-8213
Wyoming Information

Learn more about CMC’s CLETA Program

DENTAL HYGIENE - LICENSURE DISCLOSURE

Colorado Mountain College Professional Licensure Disclosure
Dental Hygiene Program

CMC’s Dental Hygiene Program meets educational requirements in Colorado for Dental Hygiene licensure through The Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies, Colorado Dental Board. The program prepares students to take the National Board Dental Hygiene Examination and the Central Regional Dental Testing Agency, Inc., National Clinical Board Examination, two of many requirements for Dental Hygiene. For more information about licensure in Colorado through CMC’s Dental Hygiene Program, please visit our Dental Hygiene web page.

Successful completion of the National Board Dental Hygiene Examination and the Central Regional Dental Testing Agency, Inc., National Clinical Board Examination, makes the students eligible for certification in the states listed below. Other certification requirements may exist for a state. Students considering a program of study that leads to Dental Hygiene Licensure in a state/territory other than Colorado should contact the appropriate licensing agency in the state where they plan to practice prior to enrollment at CMC by clicking the link below for the state.

All graduated dental hygiene students take the National Board Dental Hygiene Exam and then a state/regional clinical examination. This qualifies dental hygienists to practice in: 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, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming, Washington D.C., American Samoa, Federated States of Micronesia, Guam, Marshall Islands, Northern Marianas, Palau, Puerto Rico, and Virgin Islands.

CMC has determined that its Dental Hygiene Program meets licensure requirements in the following states:

Licensing Boards

Learn more about CMC’s Dental Hygiene AAS Program.

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION - LICENSURE DISCLOSURE

Colorado Mountain College Professional Licensure Disclosure
Early Childhood Education Program

In Colorado, the Early Childhood Program at CMC meets the requirements for Early Childhood Teacher/Director Licensing or Early Childhood Educator Licensure Endorsement.

CMC has determined that our curriculum does not meets the educational requirements for licensure or certification in other states. Students seeking licensure in any other state should contact the appropriate licensing entity in the state where they plan to seek employment. Licensing regulations can be found on National Database of Child Care Licensing Regulations webpage.

Learn more about CMC’s Early Childhood Education program.

Education, Bachelor of Arts - Licensure Disclosure

Colorado Mountain College Professional Licensure Disclosure
Bachelor of Arts in Education

The BA in Education at CMC does not prepare candidates for licensure exams in states other than Colorado. If you are seeking licensure in any other state it is strongly recommended you contact the appropriate licensing entity in the state you wish to seek employment. You can find contact information for your state’s licensing authority in the NC-SARA Professional Licensure Directory > Teacher Education.

Learn more about the Bachelor of Arts in Education at CMC.

Emergency Medical Services - LICENSURE DISCLOSURE

Colorado Mountain College Professional Licensure Disclosure
Emergency Medical Services Program (to include EMR, EMT-Basic, Advanced EMT, and EMT-Paramedic)

CMC’s Emergency Medical Technician Services Programs meet educational requirements in Colorado for EMT certification through the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE). The program prepares students to take the National Registry CBT (computer based testing) test, one of many requirements for EMS certifications. For more information about the CMC EMS certifications, please visit the Emergency Medical Technician - EMT Certificate, Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) Certificate, or Paramedic (AAS) pages.

Successful completion of the National Registry for Emergency Medication Technicians makes the students eligible for certification in the states listed below. Other certification requirements may exist for a state. Students considering a program of study that leads to Emergency Medical Services licensure in a state/territory other than Colorado should contact the appropriate licensing agency in the state where they plan to practice prior to enrollment at CMC by clicking the link below for the state.

New York and Alaska have identified ‘alternative methods’ of certification. Students should contact the state for additional information.

CMC has not determined if the EMT-Basic Program meets educational requirements of licensure or certification in the following territories American Samoa, and Northern Mariana Islands. Students are encouraged to contact the EMS office for the territory of interest.

Additional information about transferability of EMS certifications can be found on the EMS Compact page. EMS practitioners with a valid, unrestricted EMS license in one Compact Member State have a Privilege to Practice recognized in all Compact Member States. As of June 2024, the following states are Compact members: Alabama, Colorado, Georgia, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Nevada, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wyoming.

Learn more about the Emergency Medical Services Programs:

Nursing, Bachelor of Science - Licensure Disclosure

Colorado Mountain College Professional Licensure Disclosure
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program

CMC’s Bachelor of Science Nursing (BSN) Program meets educational requirements in Colorado for the National Council Licensing Exam for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) through The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN). The program prepares students to take the NCLEX-RN, one of many requirements for licensure as a Registered Nurse. For more information about eligibility for licensure as a registered nurse in Colorado through CMC’s BSN Program, please visit the Bachelor of Science in Nursing page.

Successful completion of the CMC BSN program and the NCLEX-RN, makes the students eligible for certification in the states listed below. Other certification requirements may exist for a state. Students considering a program of study that leads to Registered Nurse licensure in a state/territory other than Colorado should contact the appropriate licensing agency in the state where they plan to practice prior to enrollment at CMC by clicking the link below for the state.

CMC has determined that the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program meets licensure requirements in the following states:

  1. All states currently participating in the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) share Uniform Licensure Requirements. The NLC is a nursing licensing process within the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) that increases access to care by allowing nurses to practice seamlessly in other NLC states, without obtaining additional licenses. This multi-state license grants the licensee the privilege to practice nursing in all participating compact states if they remain a resident of the issuing state. Currently, there are 43 Nurse Licensure Compact States in which CMC’s program meets licensing requirements.
  2. CMC’s program meets licensure requirements for all states not participating in the NLC: Alaska (with CMC nursing program completion of the Nursing Program Verification), California, Hawaii (with a letter from CMC certifying successful completion of the program), Illinois (with CMC nursing program completion of the Certificate of Education), Michigan, Nevada, and Oregon.

Learn more about the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program at CMC.

REAL ESTATE CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPATIONAL PROFICIENCY - LICENSURE DISCLOSURE

Colorado Mountain College Professional Licensure Disclosure
Real Estate Certificate of Occupational Proficiency Program

CMC’s Real Estate Certificate of Occupational Proficiency Program meets educational requirements in Colorado for Colorado Broker Associate License certification through DORA Colorado Real Estate Commission. The program prepares students to take the Colorado Real Estate Broker’s Exam, one of many requirements for Colorado Broker Associate License certification. For more information about Colorado Broker Associate License certification in Colorado through CMC’s Real Estate Certificate of Occupational Proficiency Program, please visit Real Estate Associate Broker Certificate | Colorado Mountain College.

Successful completion of the Colorado Division of Real Estate (.gov), makes the students eligible for certification in the states listed below. Other certification requirements may exist for a state. Students considering a program of study that leads to the Real Estate Certificate in a state/territory other than Colorado should contact the appropriate licensing agency in the state where they plan to practice prior to enrollment at CMC by clicking the link below for the state.

CMC has determined that the Real Estate Certificate of Occupational Proficiency Program meets licensure requirements in the following states: Colorado Only

CMC has determined the Real Estate Certificate of Occupational Proficiency Program does not meet educational requirements of licensure or certification in the following territories. Students are encouraged to contact the Real Estate Commission for the territory of interest.

Learn more about CMC’s Real Estate Certificate Program.

VETERINARY TECHNOLOGY AAS - LICENSURE DISCLOSURE

Colorado Mountain College Professional Licensure Disclosure
Veterinary Technology Associate of Applied Science Program

The Colorado Mountain College Veterinary Technology Associate of Applied Science Program meets educational requirements dictated by the American Veterinary Medication Association (AVMA) for veterinary technician certification in Colorado. The program prepares students to take the Veterinary Technician National Examination (VTNE) test. For more information, please visit FAQ - Vet Tech Program - Colorado Mountain College.

CMC has determined that Veterinary Technology Associate of Applied Science Program does not meet educational requirements for licensure or certification in other states. Each state has its own specific requirements for credentialing as a veterinary technician. These requirements could include additional testing, background checks, or specific educational prerequisites, as well as varying application processes. Students considering a program of study that leads to veterinary technician licensure in a state/territory other than Colorado should contact the appropriate licensing agency in the state where they plan to practice prior to enrollment at CMC.

Learn more about CMC’s Veterinary Technology Program.