Professional Licensure and Certification Information

Overview

Santa Fe College has made the determination that our degree programs or curricula meet educational requirements for professional licensure in Florida only. Students should use the links listed below to access national and other state requirements and agencies to investigate licensure for those areas.

Please note that some programs have more than one type of licensure or certification that can be obtained, so multiple links are listed for them.

Licensure vs. Certification

Licensure is a legal requirement issued by a state government. You must hold a valid state license to legally practice that profession in the state where you work.
Certification is usually a voluntary credential offered by a national professional organization. It shows you’ve met that organization’s standards and is often required or preferred by employers (and sometimes by states), but it is not always legally required to practice.

The links below direct you to the appropriate state licensing boards and/or national certifying organizations for each program.

Cardiovascular Sonography

Dental Programs

Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Emergency Medical Technician and Paramedic Training

For additional details on certification pathways, exams, and out-of-state reciprocity for Emergency Medical Technician, Paramedic, Law Enforcement Officer Basic Recruit, and Correctional Officer Basic Recruit programs, please visit the Institute of Public Safety Licensure and Certification page here.

Invasive Cardiovascular Technology