Some St. Louis Community College programs prepare students for careers that may require professional licensure or certification.
Licensure requirements vary by state and may change over time. This page helps students see whether STLCC has determined if a program meets educational requirements for licensure or certification in each state.
Students who plan to seek licensure or certification outside Missouri should contact the licensing board in the state where they plan to work before enrolling or relocating.
Licensure boards make the final decision about whether a student is eligible for licensure or certification. Requirements may include exams, background checks, applications, fees, work experience, clinical hours, continuing education or other steps beyond completing an STLCC program.
Moving to another state while enrolled in a licensure program may affect a student’s ability to complete the program, meet licensure requirements or continue clinical, practicum or fieldwork placements.
Students who plan to move outside Missouri should contact their program before relocating.
Students who plan to work outside the United States should contact the appropriate licensing or certifying agency in the country where they plan to seek employment. STLCC may not be able to determine whether a program meets requirements in every country or jurisdiction.
For this page, “state” may include the District of Columbia, U.S. territories and other jurisdictions with separate licensure or certification requirements.
Each program includes one of three determinations:
Some STLCC programs are accredited by industry-specific accrediting bodies. Accreditation may help prepare students for licensure or certification, but it does not guarantee licensure.
Licensing boards and certifying agencies make final decisions about eligibility. Students should review both program accreditation information and state licensure requirements.
Credential: Associate in Applied Science
Licensure or certification: Clinical laboratory technician licensure
Primary licensing board or agency: National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences
Program contact: Minini Numbere, mnumbere@stlcc.edu
Last reviewed: June 2026
| Licensure status | States |
|---|---|
| Meets educational requirements | Illinois |
| Does not meet educational requirements | None determined at this time |
| Determination not made | All other states and U.S. territories |
Learn more about the clinical laboratory technology program.
Credential: Associate in Applied Science
Licensure or certification: Interpreter certification
Primary licensing board or agency: Missouri Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Program contact: Daniel J. Betzler, dbetzler@stlcc.edu
Last reviewed: June 2026
| Licensure status | States |
|---|---|
| Meets educational requirements | Illinois, Missouri |
| Does not meet educational requirements | None determined at this time |
| Determination not made | All other states and U.S. territories |
Learn more about the deaf communication studies: interpreter education program.
Credential: Associate in Applied Science
Licensure or certification: Dental hygienist licensure
Primary licensing board or agency: State dental board varies by state
Program contact: Maggie Malench, stlcc-dentalhygiene@stlcc.edu
Last reviewed: June 2026
| Licensure status | States |
|---|---|
| Meets educational requirements | Alaska, Illinois, Missouri, South Dakota |
| Does not meet educational requirements | None determined at this time |
| Determination not made | All other states and U.S. territories |
Credential: Certificate of Proficiency
Licensure or certification: Sonography certification or licensure, depending on state requirements and specialty area
Primary licensing board or agency: State licensing board varies by state
Program contact: Lauren Pellegrini, dmsprogram@stlcc.edu
Last reviewed: June 2026
| Licensure status | States |
|---|---|
| Meets educational requirements | Illinois, Missouri |
| Does not meet educational requirements | None determined at this time |
| Determination not made | All other states and U.S. territories |
Credential: Associate in Applied Science
Licensure or certification: Funeral director and/or embalmer licensure
Primary licensing board or agency: State funeral board varies by state
Program contact: David Coughran, STLCC-FuneralServices@stlcc.edu
Last reviewed: June 2026
| Licensure status | States |
|---|---|
| Meets educational requirements | Illinois, Missouri |
| Does not meet educational requirements | None determined at this time |
| Determination not made | All other states and U.S. territories |
Credential: Certificate of Proficiency
Licensure or certification: MRI certification requirements vary by state
Primary licensing board or agency: State medical imaging licensing board or agency varies by state
Program contact: Austin Turner, mriprogram@stlcc.edu
Last reviewed: June 2026
| Licensure status | States |
|---|---|
| Meets educational requirements | North Dakota, New Hampshire, New Mexico, Oregon, West Virginia |
| Does not meet educational requirements | None determined at this time |
| Determination not made | All other states and U.S. territories |
Credential: Associate in Applied Science
Licensure or certification: Registered nurse licensure
Primary licensing board or agency: Missouri State Board of Nursing
Program contact: STLCC-Nursing@stlcc.edu, 314-644-9358
Last reviewed: June 2026
| Licensure status | States |
|---|---|
| Meets educational requirements | Illinois, Missouri |
| Does not meet educational requirements | None determined at this time |
| Determination not made | All other states and U.S. territories |
Credential: Associate in Applied Science
Licensure or certification: Occupational therapy assistant licensure/certification
Primary licensing board or agency: State occupational therapy board varies by state; NBCOT exam may apply
Program contact: Rose McAndrew, rmcandrew@stlcc.edu
Last reviewed: June 2026
| Licensure status | States |
|---|---|
| Meets educational requirements | Illinois, Missouri |
| Does not meet educational requirements | None determined at this time |
| Determination not made | All other states and U.S. territories |
Learn more about the occupational therapy assistant program.
Credential: Associate in Applied Science
Licensure or certification: Paramedic certification/licensure
Primary licensing board or agency: State EMS licensing board varies by state; National Registry certification may apply
Program contact: Steve Newcomb, snewcomb@stlcc.edu
Last reviewed: June 2026
| Licensure status | States |
|---|---|
| Meets educational requirements | Illinois, Missouri |
| Does not meet educational requirements | None determined at this time |
| Determination not made | All other states and U.S. territories |
Credential: Certificate of Proficiency
Licensure or certification: Paramedic certification/licensure
Primary licensing board or agency: State EMS licensing board varies by state; National Registry certification may apply
Program contact: Steve Newcomb, snewcomb@stlcc.edu
Last reviewed: June 2026
| Licensure status | States |
|---|---|
| Meets educational requirements | Illinois, Missouri |
| Does not meet educational requirements | None determined at this time |
| Determination not made | All other states and U.S. territories |
Credential: Associate in Applied Science
Licensure or certification: Physical Therapist Assistant licensure
Primary licensing board or agency: Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
Program contact: Christie Cohoon, ccohoon1@stlcc.edu
Last reviewed: June 2026
| Licensure status | States |
|---|---|
| Meets educational requirements | California, Illinois, Missouri |
| Does not meet educational requirements | None determined at this time |
| Determination not made | All other states and U.S. territories |
Credential: Certificate of Proficiency
Licensure or certification: Licensed Practical Nurse licensure
Primary licensing board or agency: Missouri State Board of Nursing
Program contact: stlcc-lpn@stlcc.edu
Last reviewed: June 2026
| Licensure status | States |
|---|---|
| Meets educational requirements | Missouri |
| Does not meet educational requirements | None determined at this time |
| Determination not made | All other states and U.S. territories |
Credential: Associate in Applied Science
Licensure or certification: Radiographer certification/licensure
Primary licensing board or agency: State radiologic technology licensing board varies by state; ARRT certification may apply
Program contact: Dr. Larry Swafford, STLCC-RadTech@stlcc.edu
Last reviewed: June 2026
| Licensure status | States |
|---|---|
| Meets educational requirements | Illinois, Missouri |
| Does not meet educational requirements | None determined at this time |
| Determination not made | All other states and U.S. territories |
Credential: Associate in Applied Science
Licensure or certification: Respiratory therapist licensure; Registered Respiratory Therapist credential
Primary licensing board or agency: State respiratory care board varies by state; NBRC credentialing may apply
Program contact: Lindsay Fox, STLCC-RespiratoryCare@stlcc.edu
Last reviewed: June 2026
| Licensure status | States |
|---|---|
| Meets educational requirements | Illinois, Missouri |
| Does not meet educational requirements | None determined at this time |
| Determination not made | All other states and U.S. territories |
Credential: Bachelor of Science
Licensure or certification: Respiratory therapist licensure; Registered Respiratory Therapist credential
Primary licensing board or agency: State respiratory care board varies by state; NBRC credentialing may apply
Program contact: Lindsay Fox, STLCC-RespiratoryCare@stlcc.edu
Last reviewed: June 2026
| Licensure status | States |
|---|---|
| Meets educational requirements | Illinois, Missouri |
| Does not meet educational requirements | None determined at this time |
| Determination not made | All other states and U.S. territories |
STLCC reviews professional licensure information periodically. If STLCC determines that a program’s licensure status has changed, the College will update this page and provide student notifications as required.
Contact the program listed in each section before enrolling, relocating or seeking licensure outside Missouri.