As part of its membership in the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA), Lake Michigan College is required to determine and publicly disclose whether its academic programs leading to professional licensure or certification meet the educational requirements for licensure or certification in each U.S. state and territory. These public disclosure requirements apply to all programs, regardless of their modality (i.e., in-person, remote/online, and hybrid programs).

Lake Michigan College makes every effort to ensure that the information about educational requirements for licensure or certification is current; however, state and national requirements may change at any point. Separate from academic requirements, state licensure/certification boards may require applicants to complete professional examinations, background checks, years of professional experience, residence requirements, jurisprudence exams, training, etc. If you are planning to pursue professional licensure or certification in a state other than Michigan, it is strongly recommended that you contact the appropriate licensing/certifying entity in that state to seek information and guidance regarding licensure or certification requirements before beginning an academic program. Lake Michigan College will continue to update, by program, which of its programs fully meet the requirements of other states for professional licensure and/or certification.

All current and prospective students are also encouraged to connect with the applicable professional licensure/certification boards in their respective states for additional information regarding non-educational requirements for professional licensure/certification, including, but not limited to, work experience, outside agency examinations or background clearance.
The following programs of study at Lake Michigan College can lead to professional licensure, certification, or endorsement in the respective field of study. The programs listed below meet the State of Michigan’s education requirements for professional licensure or certification and prepare students for professional licensure, certification, or endorsements within the state of Michigan:
 
    •    Cisco, CERT
    •    Diagnostic Medical Sonography, AAS
    •    Nursing (Registered/RN), AAS
    •    Pharmacy Technician, AAS, CERT
    •    Radiologic Technology, AAS
    •    Surgical Technology, AAS
    •    Medical Assisting, AAS, CERT
    •    Phlebotomy Technician, CERT
    •    Sterile Processing Technician, CERT
    •    Police Academy
    •    Certified Nursing Assistant
    •    Marine Maintenance Technician
    •    CDL
 
There may be a need for additional education requirements or special authorization from the
professional licensing or certification agencies located outside the state of Michigan. Lake Michigan College has not made a determination of whether the programs or courses meet the prerequisite requirements for professional licensure, certification or endorsements in any location outside the state of Michigan. 
 
Your location status affects program licensure/certification requirements within your program, please contact the Office of Records and Registration at records@lakemichigancollege.edu or (269) 927-8107 when your location or residency status changes. 
 
If you have questions about professional licensure or certification requirements, reach out to your Program Director.