Professional Licensure and Certification Disclosures
Federal regulations require Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (MCCMS) to disclose whether its programs meet U.S. jurisdictions' educational requirements for licensure or certification.
Admission into, or completion of, MCCMS programs for professions that require licensure or certification does not guarantee that students will obtain a license or certificate. Licensure and certification requirements are set by agencies that are not controlled by or affiliated with MCCMS, and these requirements can change at any time. Changes in requirements can impact a program's ability to meet educational requirements for licensure.
Student responsibility
Students should review the specific academic requirements for licensure or certification in the occupation and state/territory in which they intend to practice. Many licensure boards have additional requirements beyond successful degree completion to obtain a license (including those related to practicum/internship as well as pre-qualifications for licensure such as the need for a criminal background check). It is the responsibility of students enrolled in programs designed to lead to licensure or certification to check with the relevant board(s) in their states/territories of residence and in the states/territories in which they intend to obtain a license or certification for the most recent information and requirements. MCCMS shall not be held liable if the student is unable to qualify for licensure or certification in any jurisdiction or cannot obtain a practicum/internship location.
34 CFR §668.43(a)(5)(v)
Professional Licensure/Certification (PLC) Education Requirements Disclosure
The curricula for programs customarily leading to licensure at Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science have been designed to meet the licensure/certification requirements in Arizona, Florida, Minnesota, or Wisconsin.
For further information
If you have questions regarding your program of interest, please contact the program director or the MCCMS Office of Continuous Accreditation, Licensure, and Compliance.
MCCMS program licensure and certification disclosures
Learn more about the degree- and certificate-granting programs available at Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science.
| Program | Accrediting body* | Training leads to eligibility for certification or licensure in all U.S. states and territories? | National, state or undetermined |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Cardiovascular Sonography Program (Minnesota) | CAAHEP | Yes | International |
| Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist Program(Minnesota) | CAAHEP | Yes | National/International |
| Clinical Neurophysiology Technology Program (Minnesota) | CAAHEP | Yes, certifications vary by field desired | Varies |
| Cytotechnology Program (Minnesota) | CAAHEP | Yes (except for the State of New York) | All states except New York |
| Dietetic Internship (Florida and Minnesota) | ACEND | Yes | National |
| M.D. Program | LCME | Yes | States |
| Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice Program (Minnesota) | COA | Yes | National |
| Physical Therapy Doctoral Program (Minnesota) | CAPTE | Yes | National |
| Echocardiography Program (Arizona and Minnesota) | CAAHEP per JRC-DMS | Yes | National credential; Some states require state licensure (NH, NM, ND, OR) |
| Emergency Medicine Paramedic Program (Minnesota) | CAAHEP per CoAEMSP | Yes | States |
| Histology Technician Program (Arizona, Florida, and Minnesota) | NAACLS | Yes | National |
| Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Program (Minnesota) | JRCERT | Yes | National credential; Some states require state licensure |
| Medical Laboratory Science Program (Florida and Minnesota) | NAACLS | Yes | National |
| Nuclear Medicine Technology Program (Minnesota) | JRCERT | Yes | National certification; licensure by state |
| Ophthalmic Assistant Training Program (Minnesota) | IJCAHPO and the ICA | Yes | International |
| Orthoptic Program (Minnesota) | AOC | Yes | National |
| Perioperative Nursing Fellowship (Arizona) | Eligible for 40 contact hours with AORN | Eligible to take CNOR Certificate Exam | National |
| Pharmacy Technician Program (Arizona, Florida, Minnesota, and Wisconsin) | ASHP | Yes | National |
| Phlebotomy Technician Certificate Program (Arizona, Florida, and Minnesota) | NAACLS | Yes | National |
| Physician Assistant Program (Minnesota) | ARC-PA | Yes | National |
| Positron Emission Tomography Program (Minnesota) | JRCNMT | Yes | National certification; licensure by state |
| Radiation Therapy Program (Minnesota) | JRCERT | Yes | States |
| Radiography Program (Florida and Minnesota) | JRCERT | Yes | National credential; some states require certification/registration through AART |
| Sonography Program (Florida and Minnesota) | CAAHEP per JRC-DMS | Yes | National/International |
| Surgical First Assistant Program (Minnesota) | CAAHEP | Yes | National |
*Accrediting bodies for these programs include:
- Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND)
- Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA)
- American Orthoptic Council (AOC)
- American Society of Health System Pharmacists (ASHP)
- Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN)
- Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
- Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)
- Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP)
- Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA)
- International Council of Accreditation (ICA)
- Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (JRC-DMS)
- Joint Review Committee on Educational Programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology (JRCNMT)
- Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT)
- Joint Commission of Allied Health Professional in Ophthalmology (IJCAHPO)
- Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME)
- National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS)