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 (NC-SARA) through the Western Interstate Commission on Higher Education. Through CMC’s voluntary participation in NC-SARA, the institution is able to deliver educational experiences outside of Colorado.
To learn more about NC-SARA, please visit: nc-sara.org.
CMC is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. See Colorado Mountain College Accreditation.

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
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 Mountain College Professional Licensure Disclosure
Colorado Law Enforcement Training Academy (CLETA) Program
Alabama
Alabama Peace Officers Standards and Training Commission
334-242-4045
www.apostc.alabama.gov/
Alaska
Alaska of Public Safety, Police Standards Council
907-465-4378
dps.alaska.gov/APSC/Home
Arizona
Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board
602-223-2514
post.az.gov/
Arkansas
Arkansas Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Training
870-574-1810
www.clest.org/
California
California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training
916-227-3909
post.ca.gov/
Colorado
Colorado Peace Officer Standards and Training
720-508-6725
portal.ct.gov/post
Connecticut
Connecticut State Police Officer Standards and Training Council
203-238-6505
portal.ct.gov/post
Delaware
Delaware Council on Police Training
regulations.delaware.gov/AdminCode/title1/800/801.shtml
District of Columbia
DC Police Officers Standards and Training Board
202-727-9099
mpdc.dc.gov/page/dc-post-board-police-officers-standards-and-training-board
Florida
Florida Department of Law Enforcement
850-410-8600
www.fdle.state.fl.us/CJSTC/Officer-Requirements/How-to-Become-an-Officer.aspx
Georgia
Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council
770-732-5974
www.gapost.org/
Hawaii
State of Hawaii Criminal Justice Division
ag.hawaii.gov/cjd/law-enforcement-index-page/
Idaho
Idaho Peace Officer Standards &
Training
208-884-7250
post.idaho.gov/
Illinois
Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board
217-782-4540
www.ptb.illinois.gov/
Indiana
Indiana Law Enforcement Academy
317-839-5191
www.in.gov/ilea/
Iowa
Iowa Law Enforcement Academy
515-331-5778
ilea.iowa.gov/
Kansas
Kansas Commission on Peace Officers’ Standards and Training
316-832-9906
www.kscpost.org/
Kentucky
Kentucky Law Enforcement Council
859-622-6218
justice.ky.gov/Boards-Commissions/Pages/klec.aspx
Louisiana
Louisiana Peace Officer Standards and Training Council
225-342-1500
lcle.la.gov/programs/post/
Maine
Maine Criminal Justice Academy
207-877-8000
www.maine.gov/dps/mcja
Maryland
Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission
410-875-3400
mpctc.dpscs.maryland.gov
Massachusetts
Massachusetts Municipal Police Training Committee
781-437-0300
www.mass.gov/orgs/municipal-police-training-committee
Michigan
Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards
517-636-7864
www.michigan.gov/mcoles/
Minnesota
Minnesota Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training
651-643-3060
dps.mn.gov
Mississippi
Mississippi Board on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Training
601-987-1212
www.dps.ms.gov/public-safety-planning/standards-and-training/BLEOST
Missouri
Missouri Peace Officer Standards and Training
573-751-3409
dps.mo.gov/dir/programs/post/
Montana
Montana Public Safety Officer Standards & Training
dojmt.gov/post/post-certification-requirements/
Nebraska
Nebraska Law Enforcement Certification Standards
308-385-6030
ncc.nebraska.gov/
Nevada
Nevada Peace Officer Standards and Training
775-687-7678
post.nv.gov/
New Hampshire
New Hampshire Police Standards &
Training Council
603-271-2133
www.pstc.nh.gov/
New Jersey
New Jersey Police Training Commission
609-376-2800
www.njoag.gov/about/divisions-and-offices/office-of-public-integrity-and-accountability-home/police-training-commission/
New Mexico
NM Law Enforcement Academy
505-827-9251
www.lea.nm.gov/
New York
New York Division of Criminal Justice Services
518-457-2667
www.criminaljustice.ny.gov/ops/training/
North Carolina
NC Law Enforcement Training and Standards
919-716-6000
ncdoj.gov/law-enforcement-training/
North Dakota
North Dakota Peace Officer Standards and Training
701-328-5529
www.post.nd.gov/
Ohio
Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy
800-282-0515
www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/Law-Enforcement/Ohio-Peace-Officer-Training-Academy
Oklahoma
Oklahoma Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training
404-239-5100
www.ok.gov/cleet/
Oregon
Oregon DPSST Criminal Justice
503-378-4411
www.oregon.gov/dpsst/cj/Pages/default.aspx
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Municipal Police Officers’ Education and Training Commission
717-346-4086
mpoetc.psp.pa.gov/Pages/mpoetc.aspx
Rhode Island
Rhode Island Police Officers Commission of Standards and Training
401-722-5808
rimpa.ri.gov/post/index.php
South Carolina
South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy
803-896-4399
sccja.sc.gov/training-support/out-state-transfers
South Dakota
South Dakota Law Enforcement Officers Standards and Training Commission
605-773-3584
atg.sd.gov/LawEnforcement/training/commission.aspx
Tennessee
Tennessee Peace Officer Standards &
Training Commission
615-741-2241
www.tn.gov/commerce/post.html
Texas
Texas Commission on Law Enforcement
512-936-7700
www.tcole.texas.gov/content/out-state-peace-officers
Utah
Utah Peace Officer Standards and Training
801-256-2300
post.utah.gov/prospective-officers/requirements-to-become-certified/
Vermont
Vermont Criminal Justice Training Council
802-483-6228
vcjtc.vermont.gov/
Virginia
Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services
804-786-4000
www.dcjs.virginia.gov/
Washington
Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission
206-835-7300
cjtc.wa.gov/
West Virginia
West Virginia Division of Justice &
Community Services
304-558-8814
das.wv.gov/JCS/Pages/default.aspx
Wisconsin
Wisconsin Law Enforcement
608-266-1221
www.doj.state.wi.us/dles/training-and-standards-bureau/training-and-standards-bureau
Wyoming
Wyoming Peace Officers Standards and Training Commission
307-358-8213
post.wyo.gov/
Learn more about CMC’s CLETA Program
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
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Puerto Rico
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
- American Samoa
- Northern Mariana Islands
- US Virgin Islands
Learn more about CMC’s Dental Hygiene AAS Program.
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.
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.
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:
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:
- 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.
- 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.
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.
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Puerto Rico
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
- American Samoa
- Northern Mariana Islands
- US Virgin Islands
Learn more about CMC’s Real Estate Certificate Program.
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.
- Alabama State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners
- Alaska Board of Veterinary Examiners
- Arizona State Veterinary Medical Examining Board
- Arkansas Veterinary Medical Examining Board
- California Veterinary Medical Board
- Colorado State Board of Veterinary Medicine
- Connecticut State Board of Veterinary Medicine
- Delaware Board of Veterinary Medicine
- District of Columbia Board of Veterinary Medicine
- Florida Board of Veterinary Medicine
- Georgia State Board of Veterinary Medicine
- Hawaii Board of Veterinary Medicine
- Idaho Board of Veterinary Medicine
- Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation
- Indiana Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners
- Iowa Board of Veterinary Medicine
- Kansas Board of Veterinary Examiners
- Kentucky Board of Veterinary Examiners
- Louisiana Board of Veterinary Medicine
- Maine Department of Professional and Financial Regulation
- Maryland State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners
- Massachusetts Division of Professional Licensure
- Michigan Board of Veterinary Medicine
- Minnesota Board of Veterinary Medicine
- Mississippi Board of Veterinary Medicine
- Missouri Division of Professional Registration
- Montana Board of Veterinary Medicine
- Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services
- Nevada State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners
- New Hampshire Board of Veterinary Medicine
- New Jersey State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners
- New Mexico Board of Veterinary Medicine
- New York State Education Department
- North Carolina Veterinary Medical Board
- North Dakota Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners
- Ohio Veterinary Medical Licensing Board
- Oklahoma Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners
- Oregon Veterinary Medical Examining Board
- Pennsylvania State Board of Veterinary Medicine
- Rhode Island Department of Health
- South Carolina Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners
- South Dakota Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners
- Tennessee Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners
- Texas State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners
- Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing
- Vermont Secretary of State
- Virginia Board of Veterinary Medicine
- Washington Veterinary Board of Governors
- West Virginia Board of Veterinary Medicine
- Wisconsin Veterinary Examining Board
- Wyoming Board of Veterinary Medicine
Learn more about CMC’s Veterinary Technology Program.