State Authorization
Ohio became an approved SARA state as of March 2, 2015. Lakeland Community College is a participate of the National Council of State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (NC-SARA) and must comply with a state's regulations before any educational activity can occur within that state. The regulations determine whether or not Lakeland Community College in Ohio may offer you a course or program. The range of educational activities regulated includes offering 100% online courses and programs to online and/or campus-based courses that include activities such as clinical placements, co-ops, field experiences, internships and student teaching.
Lakeland Community College participates in the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA).
The programs listed below are designed to meet the educational requirements for professional licensure, certification, or recognition in the state of Ohio only.
At this time, none of these programs are offered fully online. Each requires in-person classes, labs, and clinical experiences at sites in Lake County, Ohio. Therefore, these programs are intended for students who reside in Ohio.
Lakeland Community College has not determined whether completion of these programs will meet licensure, certification, or recognition requirements in any other state or U.S. territory. Students intending to pursue employment or licensure outside of Ohio should contact the appropriate state licensing or credentialing agency to confirm requirements.
Licensure / Exam Eligibility Disclosure Chart (Lakeland Community College)
Program Code | Program Name | Eligibility After Completion / Exam Prep | Notes (Ohio Exam / Licensure) |
DNHY | Dental Hygiene | Eligible to take the Ohio Dental Hygiene licensure exam | Leads to Ohio dental hygiene licensure. |
DAST | Dental Assisting | Eligible to take national/state certification exams in dental assisting | Requires in-person classes, labs, and clinicals in Ohio. |
EMTS | Emergency Medical Technology | Eligible to sit for the National Registry of EMTs (NREMT) exams, then apply for Ohio EMT certification | Ohio uses NREMT exams for EMT/Paramedic credentialing. |
NURS | Nursing (ADN – RN) | Eligible to sit for the NCLEX-RN exam | Required for Ohio Registered Nurse licensure. |
RESP | Respiratory Therapy | Eligible to take the NBRC TMC and CSE exams to become a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) | Required for Ohio respiratory care licensure. |
HIMT | Health Information Management Tech | Eligible for national certification exams (e.g., RHIT, RHIA) | No state licensure in Ohio; credentialing is national. |
MDAS | Medical Assisting | Eligible to take CMA (AAMA) or RMA (AMT) exams | Ohio does not license medical assistants, but employers expect national certification. |
SURG | Surgical Technology | Eligible to sit for NBSTSA CST or NCCT national certification exams | Required for employment; no separate Ohio licensure. |
STNA | State Tested Nursing Assistant | Eligible to take the Ohio STNA state exam (written + skills) | Required for recognition as an STNA in Ohio. |
RADT | Radiologic Technology | Eligible to take the ARRT exam and apply for an Ohio radiographer license | Required for Ohio licensure. |
FIRE | Fire Science (Degree) | Prepares for firefighter certification and advancement in Ohio | Degree supports state certification and career progression. |
PARL | Paralegal Studies | Prepares for professional paralegal credentialing | Paralegal is not a licensed profession in Ohio; program intended for recognition/employment. |