Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) is a participant in the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA). In accordance with federal requirements 34 CFR § 668.43 and as a member of NC-SARA, SFCC provides public and direct Professional Licensure Disclosure Statements for all U.S. states, meeting federal regulations and preparing students for licensure or certification in their fields.
Each state has its own licensure boards responsible for setting requirements for licensure or certification. SFCC students planning for careers in any state other than New Mexico should be aware of the specific licensure or certification requirements for those states. Please be advised that state laws, regulations, and policies may change at any time. Changes in requirements can impact the program’s ability to meet educational requirements for licensure. It is the responsibility of the student completing the licensure program to check with the licensing board(s) in the state in which they intend to obtain a license for the most recent information and requirements. SFCC shall not be held liable if the student is unable to qualify for licensure or certification in any jurisdiction. SFCC makes every effort to ensure that state certification or licensure requirements are current. However, these requirements may change. Information about SFCC program licensures can be found below. The information below was updated in October 2024.
Alternative Teacher Licensure
Alternative Teacher Licensure Program- Professional Licensure Disclosure
Dental Assistant
Dental Assistant Program- Professional Licensure Disclosure
Emergency Medical Services
Emergency Medical Services Program- Professional Licensure Disclosure
Massage Therapy
Massage Therapy Program- Professional Licensure Disclosure
Nursing
Nursing Program- Professional Licensure Disclosure
Respiratory Therapy
Respiratory Therapy Program- Professional Licensure Disclosure
State Authorization regulations determine the educational activities SFCC is permitted to offer outside of New Mexico.
You may be impacted by state authorization regulations if:
- You are located outside New Mexico and are interested in taking online courses at SFCC.
- You physically relocate to any other state or territory while enrolling at SFCC.
If one of the above scenarios applies to you, or you have questions about educational activities outside New Mexico, please contact Michelle Renteria.
Attestation
In accordance with CFR 688.14(b)(32 (i) and (ii)), to accept the application and enroll a prospective student who lives in a “does not meet” state, the institution must obtain a written attestation from the prospective student indicating their intention to seek employment in a “does meet” state upon graduation. This will require the institution to “verify” that the other state is a “does meet” state. Otherwise, the institution must deny admission into the program. This new requirement is only necessary at the time of initial enrollment (not during the program term).
