Professional Licensure Disclosure

If you live outside of Arkansas and plan to complete an academic program that leads to a professional license, it is critical that you understand the regulations and requirements for licensure in your home state prior to enrollment.

Whenever possible, the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences will provide information regarding whether our program curriculum aligns with the requirements of your state licensing body.  We recommend you contact the appropriate licensing board for your intended profession and your UAMS program advisor before you begin a program.  If you experience any difficulty finding the licensure requirements for your state, please contact your program advisor.

UAMS determines student location according to this policy.

Program Program meets federal requirements for licensure in these states Does not meet
Doctor of Medicine Requirements met for licensure in all 50 US states due to Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) accreditation.
Doctor of Pharmacy Requirements met for licensure in all 50 US states due to Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) accreditation.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing To determine what states that the curriculum meets, please visit this site and search for education requirements by state.
Doctor of Nursing Practice To determine what states that the curriculum meets, please visit this site and search for education requirements by state.
BSN-Doctor of Nursing Practice To determine what states that the curriculum meets, please visit this site and search for education requirements by state.
Acute Care Pediatric Nurse-MNSc To determine what states that the curriculum meets, please visit this site and search for education requirements by state.
Adult-Gero Acute Care-MNSc To determine what states that the curriculum meets, please visit this site and search for education requirements by state.
Adult-Gero Primary Care-MNSc To determine what states that the curriculum meets, please visit this site and search for education requirements by state.
Family Nurse Practitioner-MNSc To determine what states that the curriculum meets, please visit this site and search for education requirements by state.
Primary Care Pediatric Nurse-MNSc To determine what states that the curriculum meets, please visit this site and search for education requirements by state.
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse-MNSc To determine what states that the curriculum meets, please visit this site and search for education requirements by state.
Doctor of Audiology-AuD Students who complete the Doctor of Audiology program at UAMS will meet the academic and clinical education requirements to sit for the nationally recognized exam, the Praxis Exam in Audiology (5343). A passing score on the Praxis is required for  Arkansas state licensure in audiology and state licensure in most other states, as well to obtain the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology (CCC-A). To determine if additional requirements are needed in a particular state, visit ASHA’s list of state requirements (ASHA State-by-State).
Cardio-Respiratory Care-BS, MS Curriculum allows students to sit for national board exam which is honored in all 50 US states.
Communication Sciences & Disorders-MS Students who complete the master’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders at UAMS will meet the academic and clinical education requirements for Arkansas state licensure in speech-language pathology and state licensure in most other states, as well as the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP). A passing score on the nationally recognized exam, the Praxis Examination in Speech-Language Pathology, is required for licensure in Arkansas and most other states. To determine if additional requirements are needed in a particular state, visit ASHA’s list of state requirements (ASHA State-by-State).
Cytology-BS AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA*, CO, CT, DE, FL*, GA*, HI*, ID, IN, IL, IA, KS, KY, LA*, MD, ME, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT*, NE, NV*, NH, NJ, NM, NC, ND*, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR* RI*, SC, SD, TN*, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV*, WI, WY
*these states require licensure along with education		 NY
Dental Hygiene-BS Curriculum prepares students to take the NBDHE national exam and the CDCA WREB CITA (regional) clinical exam administered by UAMS.  The CDCA WREB CITA (regional) clinical exam is accepted in all states except DE and GA, where students would need to take an additional clinical board exam.
Dietetics-MS Program completion allows students to sit for national board exam which is honored in all 50 US states.
Diagnostic Medical Sonography-BS Program meets federal requirements for education in all 50 US states.  NH, NM, ND, and OR require licensure along with education for employment.
Genetic Counseling-MS Curriculum allows students to sit for national board exam which is honored in all 50 US states.  State licensure requires board exam eligibility which completing the UAMS accredited program confers.
Medical Laboratory Science-BS AL, AK, AZ, AR, CO, CT, DE, FL*, GA*,  HI*, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA*, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT*, NE, NV*, NH, NJ, NM, NY*, NC, ND*, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR*, RI, SC, SD, TN*, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV*, WI, WY
*these states require licensure along with education		 CA
Nuclear Medicine Imaging Sciences Curriculum allows students to sit for NMTCB exam and with several additional clinical requirements meets requirements for the ARRT exam. Both certifications are nationally recognized. In states requiring state licensure, certification by either NMTCB or ARRT is required.
Occupational Therapy Curriculum allows students to sit for national board exam which is honored in all 50 US states.
Physician Assistant-MPAS Curriculum allows students to sit for national board exam which is honored in all 50 US states and Puerto Rico.
Doctor of Physical Therapy Curriculum allows students to sit for national board exam which is honored in all 50 US states.
Radiologic Imaging Sciences-BS Meets federal requirements in all 50 states for national certification exam and licensure.  Most states require a state license also.  Georgia requires six hours of on the job radiation safety education but no state license.

Updated December 5, 2024